Owning a home is a huge undertaking. New homeowners may find it difficult to understand the nuances happening in their homes, and signs of moisture or flooding can happen when you least expect it. Living in Chicago climate, our homes must withstand extreme stress,...
How to Handle Frozen Pipes That Have Burst
In Chicago and the surrounding areas, we deal with our share of cold weather during the winter. Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, and if not insulated properly, frozen pipes can burst. When water freezes, it expands, causing extra pressure to build...
Sump Pumps and Homeowners Insurance FAQ
It happens all the time. You head down to your basement for one reason or another and suddenly you’re standing in a puddle of water that definitely does not belong inside your home. The sump pump you installed to handle this type of damage is silent. Now you suddenly...
Avoiding After-Storm Contractors
Mother nature can cause a lot of damage with heavy rains, lightning, hail, heavy winds, and all the other weather she likes to throw at us. When storms hit, there are some contractors that follow - ready to jump in and take advantage of the disaster situation and...
Top 3 Causes of Winter Water Damage and How to Prevent Them
Winter in Illinois can be beautiful, but it can also bring about freezing temperatures and major ice storms. With such severe weather, frozen pipes can happen quickly, leading to water damage in your commercial building. Roof damage is also a cause for concern during...
10 Tips to Avoid Household Fires
In 2018 alone, over 1.5 million house fires were recorded according to the National Fire Protection Association. Approximately 3,655 civilian deaths were reported due to these fires, 15,000 injuries, and over $25 billion dollars in property loss. Fire can destroy a...






