Being a commercial property owner means keeping everything in tip-top shape in order for things to run smoothly at all times. This includes routine upkeep, emergency repairs, and future improvements to keep your tenants happy. With routine maintenance alone this can mean roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and additional issues that pop up from tenants on […]
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Do Gutter Guards Cause Ice Dams?
Wintertime brings around the holidays, cozy fires, as well as snow and ice that can lead to problems for homeowners. Winter weather, especially the amount of snow that we get in northern Illinois, brings about snow build-up that can lead to dreaded ice dam. What is an Ice Dam? Ice dams form on your roof […]
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How to Handle Flooding in the Chicago Area
Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Libertyville are areas of the Midwest where flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow are regular occurrences. In the most extreme cases, flooding can have a profound effect on properties, leaving basements, homes, businesses, and schools flooded without an easy way for property owners to clean up the mess. Here […]
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How to Spot a Failing Sump Pump
According to industry experts, 98% of homes will experience some sort of water damage during their lifespans. This can be from a variety of reasons like rain, broken appliances, cracked pipes, or a broken sump pump – all culprits that can lead to a flooded basement and costly repairs. Install a Sump Pump Most homes […]
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The 5 Best Battery Powered Water Pumps
If you are dealing with water damage in your home due to flooding or a burst pipe, but don’t have a power source to run a water pump, knowing which battery-operated pump is best will help you keep your basement and home intact. Here is a list of the top five battery operated water pumps […]
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When the Power Goes Out – How to Remove Water from Your Basement Without a Sump Pump
The purpose of a sump pump is to keep water from flooding your basement. When a sump pump decides to break down, or when electricity is knocked out by a storm, the machine cannot complete the one task it’s built for. You are then stuck with a flood in your basement and no way to […]
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Supplies Necessary to Clean Up After a Flood
Flooding is something that many homeowners and commercial property managers will occasionally encounter. Once the water has stopped flowing and it’s time to start cleaning up the mess of excess, it’s human nature to want to hurry up and get your property back to normal as quickly as possible. However, it’s important to pause and […]
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How to Prevent Washing Machine Water Damage
Recently, a homeowner mentioned that she left her home with her washing machine running and returned 30 minutes later to find the machine still filling up with water. This issue turned out to be a broken water supply line which caused extensive water damage to her laundry room, not to mention the ceiling and wall […]
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How to Handle Water Damage from Automatic Sprinkler Systems
If you are the owner of a commercial building, protecting your property from fire damage is a number one priority. An automatic sprinkler system is a great safeguard against fires. What happens to the standing water that’s leftover after the flames are extinguished? While a sprinkler system saves millions of dollars in tax deductions, code […]
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A Guide to When You Should Replace Common Household Appliances
When you purchase a home or manage a property of apartments or condos, it is important to monitor appliances closely and keep track of the age of each machine – especially the ones that you and tenants use on a daily basis. Keeping a log of when appliances are purchased and serviced will help you […]
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