Renters’ Rights to Water Damage in Chicago, IL Renting a home or apartment offers benefits like not having to keep up with expensive renovations or making costly repairs, but there can be fuzzy lines between who is responsible for water damage in a rental unit — the renter or the landlord? It depends on factors …
How to Fix Water Damage Under the Kitchen Sink Updated: June 21, 2024 Water damage under the kitchen sink is a common problem for homeowners. Fortunately, fixing the damage is easier than you think. Slight damage can be fixed at home quickly on a weekend afternoon. With the right tools — that you can commonly find in your …
How to Prevent Water Damage to the Exterior of Your Home Damage caused by water is one of the most costly expenses a homeowner can encounter. If you want to save yourself — and your house — from incurring a hefty expense due to a water disaster, double down on safety precautions to ensure your …
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A Guide to Chicago in the Winter Whip out your pom-pom hats and bundle yourself in layers of thermals, scarves, and jackets — winter is here! Whether you’re a self-proclaimed winter fanatic or have a little bit of difficulty stepping foot outside in any temperature below 70°F, there’s no shortage of adventures and activities in …
Guide to Frozen Pipes During the chillier winter weather, many homeowners and landlords dread the effects that come with colder climates. A frozen water line not only means an inability to access water, but also a colossal mess that can initiate the formation of mold and mildew, flooding and architectural damage. Need an answer …
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How To Clean out Your Air Ducts: Just in Time to Turn on the Heat Are you planning on escaping Chicago’s cold winter weather by cranking up your heat? When is the last time your air ducts were cleaned out? During autumn’s refreshing days, you may have been content without any additional heating or cooling. However, …
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Fire Safety Tips for Halloween Halloween is a time for many fun experiences and delights, but it’s not for going to the emergency room or dealing with a fire. That’s why people across Chicago and the rest of the country need to focus on fire prevention to make the season happier, healthier and safer. Below …
What to do In Ukrainian Village Chicago Are you visiting Chicago’s Ukrainian Village? It’s a neighborhood that feels more like a European community. From a historical perspective, it’s a location where Ukrainian immigrants settled after coming to the United States to pursue the American Dream. Today, it’s an area that houses plenty of opportunities, events, …
How to Clean Smoke Off Of Glass and Mirrors Carpets and furniture aren’t the only household items to succumb to smoke damage. Mirrors and other glass objects can become smeared with greasy soot, too. At first glance, you might think that regular cleaning methods will get them clean, but they simply don’t. The issue is …
Steps to Fix a Water Damaged Attic It’s safe to assume that you probably don’t head up to your attic on an everyday basis. Most homeowners don’t. In fact, the attic is a space that might be ignored for weeks or even months. This is one of the reasons that an attic water leak can …
