What’s your favorite ghost story? We all have them, whether we believe ghosts are real or not. Do any tales spread chills down your spine? Maybe you have a friend who will swear up and down that their house is haunted. They’ll speak of the creaky floorboards, the spontaneous opening and shutting of doors, maybe […]
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Finding mold in your attic or basement can be unbelievably frustrating. Many assume that they can take care of their own mold problems without hiring a professional. This is usually not the case. Check out these tips on what not to do in the event of a mold infestation.
There are flood alerts this week along parts of the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash rivers. Remember: Flooded roadways are never okay to drive across. Instead, turn around and find a new route. Currents over flooded roadways are often much faster than they appear. In addition, water is often much deeper than it appears, […]
Have you noticed your allergies acting up this past fall? Many Chicagoland residents have experienced allergies on a whole new level – even on a dangerous level – as a result of the humidity that flourished as Chicago and all surrounding suburbs made the transfer from sunny to snowy. Clogged sinuses, coughing, and sneezing were […]
Mold is typically thought of as a visible problem. But what happens when there’s mold or mold spores that you can’t see? Just because there isn’t any visible danger doesn’t mean that you and your home aren’t at risk!
Too few homeowners pay attention to the systems that allow your home to function . . . until they stop functioning completely. Sewage backup, for example, is pretty hard not to notice. If your sewage is constantly (or even occasionally) backing up into your home, it could be exposing you and your family to hazardous […]
A significant number of our clients worry about mold growth in their bathrooms, and their fears are not unfounded. In addition to attics and basements, restrooms are most prime for growing mold. Big or small, a moisture situation is going to lead to a mold situation – and bathrooms and moisture problems go together like peas […]
Moisture is a naturally occurring problem for many homeowners. Whether you live in a hot climate, cool climate, humid climate or merely a climate that sees frequent rain, moisture can begin to cause chaos and require expensive repairs. The climate isn’t the only cause of moisture in a home; areas such as the kitchen and […]
With the unusual amount of summer storms working their way across Chicago and the northwest suburbs, many homeowners are unprepared for the repercussions they may have on their home. Flash flooding and high winds can cause substantial damage to a home, and it isn’t always entirely visible. Preparing yourself for the possibility that problems may […]