I Found Mold in My House — What Should I Do Next?
Found mold in your home? Don’t panic. Learn the safe steps to take immediately—and how ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons can help with professional mold removal.
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The Ultimate Guide to Mold Remediation in Glencoe IL
Mold is a hidden threat in many Glencoe homes, especially older properties near the lake. Learn how ServiceMaster By Simons – North Shore provides expert, white-glove mold remediation services that protect your home’s structure and your family’s health.
The Ultimate Guide to Recognizing Water Damage in Homes You’re About to Buy
Don’t let hidden water damage ruin your dream home. This ultimate guide shows you exactly how to recognize water damage before buying a house—from warped floors to musty basements—so you can avoid costly surprises and protect your investment.
Emergency Water Shutoff Guide for Homeowners [2025]
Learn how to shut off water to your home’s fixtures and appliances in an emergency. Quick steps, expert tips, and a printable checklist to help prevent serious damage.
How to Check for “Black Mold”
Types of Mold Many kinds of mold exist and although none have the official name “black mold,” various molds can appear black. Often when individuals say, “black mold,” they might mean a specific variety known as Stachybotrys chartarum, also called Stachybotrys atra. This is a type of mold that grows… Read More »How to Check for “Black Mold”
Options For Keeping Your Basement Dry
Experts tell us that one of the best precautions you can take to protect your Chicagoland home from a flooded basement is to install a sump pump. But sometimes during storms, you may lose power which also kills your sump pump, making it useless when it’s needed. So it may… Read More »Options For Keeping Your Basement Dry
How Long Does Mold Remediation Take?
If your Chicagoland home needs mold remediation, you may put it off because A) you don’t believe there’s really any harm or B) you’re concerned about how much your life will be disrupted during the remediation process. Removing mold from a home can indeed be a big job. But… Read More »How Long Does Mold Remediation Take?
Understanding Why Basements Leak
Basements are extremely common in the Chicagoland area; it’s rarer to find a home without one. But, sorry to say, finding a leak in a basement is also a frequent occurrence. Insurance claims show that 98% of these spaces encounter water damage at some point. This problem must be addressed… Read More »Understanding Why Basements Leak
The Need For Content Cleaning After Water Damage
When your Chicagoland home experiences water damage, it can be traumatic. You may need to replace furniture, electronics, flooring, or even structural parts of your house. But what can make it more painful is the loss or damage of items that have sentimental value. Those can’t be replaced by a… Read More »The Need For Content Cleaning After Water Damage