It’s always humid in Chicago, but it’s during the summer that we really feel it. Nothing new there. Some think it’s because we live so near Lake Michigan. But the lake makes little or no significant contribution to those processes. According to Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist at WGN-TV, Chicago’s high… Read More »How to Shield Your Chicagoland Home from Moisture and Humidity
Winter will (hopefully) soon be over in the Chicagoland area. But with warmer weather comes a whole new set of concerns and projects for property managers. It’s spring cleaning time! Since there’s so much to do, this time of year can feel daunting. But by creating a checklist, you’ll have… Read More »A Spring Cleaning Checklist For Property Managers
The recent cold and snow that permeated the Chicagoland area certainly has made winter feel longer. Some like it, while others agree with comedian Carl Reiner who once stated, “A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.” Some inanimate items that don’t… Read More »Cleaning Chemicals and Extreme Temperatures Don’t Mix
With the popularity of reality TV shows in recent years like Hoarders and American Pickers, it’s easy to see that hoarding is a bigger problem than most of us ever thought about. When this is an issue with family or friends, we may feel the need to help them. But… Read More »Why Hoarding Cleanup Should Only be Done by Professionals
About the only time you want to hear the sounds of snap, crackle and pop is from a fireplace or your breakfast cereal, but never from the water pipes in your Chicagoland home or business. And once one ruptures, it can release hundreds of gallons per hour, causing extensive… Read More »Why Pipes Freeze and How to Stop it From Happening to You
One of your worst nightmares has occurred. You’ve experienced a fire at your Chicagoland home or business. So, once the firemen leave, your first inclination may be to go inside the structure to see what you can salvage and start the cleaning process. But cleaning up after a fire… Read More »Fire Dangers Don’t End When the Flames are Dowsed
Throughout life, there are many things you plan for. You try to structure your education so you’ll have a fulfilling and well-paying job. You may plan for a vacation weeks or even months ahead. Maybe you designed the type of home you wanted, gathering blueprints, getting contractors lined up, choosing… Read More »The Importance of Storm “Four” Knowledge
Property damage from water, fire, mold, and storms can feel devastating. While experiencing a disaster, it’s hard to find an upside. But a disaster could increase your Chicagoland property value in the long run if you have the right homeowner’s coverage and restoration professionals working on the job. You see,… Read More »How a Disaster May Add Value to Your Chicagoland Property
What Does Biohazard Mean? When you hear the word “Biohazard”, what comes to mind? You may think of situations like the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, biohazards also emanate from traumatic events where blood, human or animal residues, chemical spills, and more are involved. Biohazard Scenarios: Crime or homicide scenes Suicide… Read More »Biohazard Cleanup – What, When and Why?
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