These 5 Things Will Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season started June 1 — is your home prepared? Get ready to withstand the storm with this five-step guide to hurricane preparedness.
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Let’s face it: Homeowners insurance is overwhelming. People spend hours researching and selecting a carrier and plan but still don’t fully understand their coverage.
Thinking About Solar Panel Installation? Read This First
People often question whether or not installation is a good move for their household, but it can be hard to find a clear answer. Media, marketing and advertising sometimes contain myths that make it almost impossible to discern the real pros and cons of solar panel installation. ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons has you covered, with our tell-all guide to the advantages and disadvantages of installing solar panels and making the sun work for you!
Guide to Grill Safety
Long summer afternoons are around the corner, and you’re probably looking forward to cookouts. There’s nothing better than enjoying burgers, dogs and veggies fresh off the grill…but if you aren’t careful, your grill could pose a serious fire hazard. These tips will help you keep your grill safe and your home flame-free.
Prepare Your Commercial Property for Tornado Season
Tornadoes take a toll on many US states, especially in the Midwest. With all the rain Chicago’s been weathering this spring, we at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons know many people probably aren’t thinking of tornadoes as the real threat.
Home Flooding and Your Health
Home flooding can cause more than just structural damage — it can also have detrimental effects on a homeowner’s health. Are you prepared to identify and clean up standing water in your home? Do you know the difference between whitewater, greywater and blackwater? Read our guide to get informed and avoid health issues after home flooding.
Flood Damage Restoration Tips and Info for the Chicago Area
With Spring in full swing and the beginning of flood season here, Chicagoland property owners and managers need to get serious about the threat of flooding, the Flood Damage Restoration process.
How to Reduce Condensation in Your Home
Have you ever noticed a thin layer of water droplets on the inside of your home’s windows? In-home moisture problems caused by condensation are especially noticeable on the chilly spring days that break up the warmer weather, and while those droplets may seem innocent, they could mean that you have a major problem on your hands.
5 Home Improvement Gifts for Aging Mothers
Up next in Holidays-You-Probably-Forgot-About is Mother’s Day, and if you’re anything like us here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, you’ll be searching for something nice for Mom.