How Do I Know if I Need Mold Remediation? How can you tell if you have mold? And how do you know if you can get rid of mold yourself versus hiring a professional? When dealing with mold, it’s important to understand when and where it can pop up and your role once it is … Read more
How to Repair a Water Damaged Cabinet With water damage in your kitchen and bathroom, it’s not just enough to fix the leaking, but you also need to fix the water-damaged cabinets — including unattractive staining, warping and weakened structure. These issues are common and, if the damage is mostly cosmetic and minimal structural issues, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more