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How to Repair Winter Storm Damage
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...

Should I Use a Humidifier During the Winter in Chicago?
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...

Do I Need My Sump Pump in the Winter?
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...

Top 10 Things to Do This Winter in Illinois
The Prairie State offers an abundance of diverse winter activities that will put a smile on any Midwesterner’s face. Winter in Illinois can be brutally cold. Nevertheless, residents and tourists alike are warmed up by the thought of participating in any of these top...

What Should I Do About Water Damage to my Ceiling?
Ceiling water damage should be swiftly repaired. Even a minor water leak can cause damage that is comparable to ruin from a major leak. Homeowners who promptly stop ceiling water damage will avoid spending thousands of dollars in repairs. Follow these steps to repair...