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Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

    In rain and bad weather, your home’s windows are the first line of defense. Taking care of them not only improves your home’s looks but also helps to keep its structural integrity, decreases water damage, and makes it energy efficient. In this article, we’ll look at seven of the best ways to protect your windows from rain and rotten weather, making sure your home is a secure and peaceful sanctuary.

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    6 Ways Flooding Can Occur in Your Chicagoland Home

      If your Chicagoland home isn’t near a lake or river or built on a floodplain, you may think it’s safe from flood damage. But unfortunately, that’s far from accurate. Every home that’s ever been built can experience flooding.
      On average, only one inch of water can cause about $25,000 in damage to your property. So, if you don’t take proactive measures to stop flooding, you put your house in danger of long-term harm from water damage that can lead to big costs later. Here are some examples of how flooding can happen at home.

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      How Water Damage Can Ruin Your Chicagoland Business

        Water damage to a business is more than a nuisance. There can be serious implications involved – damage to a building and equipment can be severe and costly which can shut a business down for long periods, threatening its existence and the livelihoods of its employees or tenants. It can also endanger their health.

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        Be a Hero: Make Your Home Resistant to Natural Disasters

          Natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes, and tornadoes are common in certain areas. Regardless of where you live, FEMA advises creating a preparedness plan for your household to protect yourself and your home. While no way of doing things is perfect, there are steps you can take to make your Chicagoland home more resilient to disasters.