In your busy day as a property or facility manager, you cannot afford to let plumbing problems slow your company down. You can’t prevent all plumbing problems, but you can be proactive about planning your responses to these issues. It is important to have a list of emergency contacts to reach out to and call […]
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How to Prepare Your Outdoor Plumbing for Winter
Here in Illinois, fall is almost upon us! The leaves are changing colors, the temperature is dropping, and we can feel the change in the seasons. While we start preparing our homes for cooler weather, it is important to add winterizing the outdoor plumbing to your fall task list. What is Outdoor Plumbing When you […]
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Why Acting Fast to Clean Up Water Damage is Important
Water damage is common and can sneak up on home or business owners, causing serious problems if not treated quickly. In Northern Illinois, we see our share of severe weather that can cause flooding, plumbing failures, and other events which can lead to large amounts of water damage at your property incredibly quick. Acting fast […]
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What Insurance Should Illinois Contractors Have?
When you are working on a disaster restoration project or a home or business improvement, it’s important to guarantee that your contractor has the proper insurance coverage before they begin working on your home. In Illinois, it is not a legal requirement for contractors to have liability insurance. However, there are factors that contractors should […]
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Colleges and Universities: Why You Should Know Your Local Disaster Restoration Company
Colleges are home to all types of facilities. Beyond classrooms, you can find several different types of spaces like community workspaces, resident halls, restaurants, science labs, administrative offices, and more on any given campus. While this can be extremely convenient for those on campus, it leaves room for different problems. Problems Can Arise at Any […]
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How to Protect Your Property from Springtime Flooding
The weather is finally getting warmer and snow is melting. Rainstorms are increasing, and with all of this extra water, springtime flooding is on the rise. Floodwater can cause extreme damage to your home if you don’t prepare for the excess water – but don’t worry! As long as you’re prepared and take the necessary […]
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How to Keep Your Sump Pump Running During a Power Outage
Regardless of what kind of property you own, they all have one thing in common – water under the ground. It doesn’t matter if you have a full basement or not, water can find a way inside the lower level of your home through small cracks in the foundation. Moisture can cause problems like mold […]
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Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Home Exterior
Now that winter has passed, you may start thinking about spring cleaning the inside of your home. With warm weather becoming more frequent, spending more time outdoors is common – you may spot some areas on the exterior of your home that need some TLC. In the Lake County, Illinois area our winters bring on […]
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Work With a Team to Help Maintain Your Commercial Property
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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