A fire is one of the fastest ways to lose control of a home. Flooring can char, ceilings can collapse, and smoke can spread throughout the building in a matter of minutes. Appliances are a common cause of domestic fires and affect thousands of properties in the U.S....
Keeping your home dry during a storm is important which is why people invest in sump pumps. The main purpose of a sump pump is to pump the water away from your home and keep your basement dry. Basements are below water table level, and during a storm, water rises and...
Homeowners can anticipate possible water damage during heavy rainstorms. Savvy homeowners, however, are also vigilant during the season’s snowmelt. Snow that melts on the property can lead to a worrisome case of water damage—if the snow is improperly handled. Snow...
Winter storm damage can be costly for homeowners to repair. Storms that raged across the country in 2020 caused more than $1.1 billion in insured losses. Since snow, ice storms, sleet, freezing, and flooding are common during the cold season, homeowners should be...
Does your home in the Chicago, IL area need a humidifier in the winter? Will owning and using one during the months of living and working in a colder climate be beneficial to you and your home? With the extremely cold weather in the Chicago, IL area during the...
All four seasons demand a functional sump pump. Spring, summer, and autumn rains force the sump pump into action. The thaws of snow and ice in winter, too, require that a sump pump be in optimal working condition. In short, a homeowner needs a functional sump pump...
