5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Patio Cozy for Winter
With summer behind us, most homes in Schaumburg start to close up their patios for the winter. With the world being different in 2020 and social distancing rules in place, having an outdoor space to gather with friends and family is important, even in the cold months....
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...
Checklist for Tenants to Prevent Apartment Fires
As the owner of an apartment building or a property manager, it is your job to ensure the safety of your tenants. While you cannot be physically present in the units of each apartment dweller every second of the day, laying down some apartment fire prevention...
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?...
Fire Prevention Apartment Checklist for Common Areas of Your Building
Fire safety is important in every setting, but in an apartment building or condo complex, there are specific safety precautions to consider. Fire can spread quickly throughout the entire building, affecting the safety of all occupants. As the property owner or...
Fireplace Maintenance 101 – Keeping Your Home Safe from Mishaps
Most homeowners don’t give a thought to how their chimney and fireplace actually work. You know that lighting a fire can keep your home warm and your energy costs down, but understanding how the units work and how to keep them regularly maintained is a great way to...