House fires are a devastating experience for home owners. All the possessions a person acquired throughout their life goes up in flames. In order to help prevent a home fire happening to you, today we’ll look at the top causes of home fires and how they can be prevented. Electrical Equipment One of the top […]
When you are considering to update your home with remodeling there are a lot of considerations. What rooms do you want remodeled? What appliances do you need added? But most importantly, you want to consider what style you want when remodeling your home. Style will impact most everything about a remodel. The stylistic choices you […]
The Chicagoland area has seen its fair share of rain, especially for the months of May and June. This excessive rain can lead to damage to your home. Today, we’ll look at the common damages to your home from flooding. Foundation Cracks If your basement floods, built up water can damage the foundation of your […]
With spring just around the corner, home remodeling projects are about to take off. There are things you can do to beautify your house, while increasing the value of your home and saving on your utility bills. Here are some remodeling ideas for you to take up this season: Siding improvements. The first thing people […]
There are times you may not be able to take on a large-scale home renovation project yourself. It may make more sense to hire a professional than to do it yourself. You want a contractor who will do the best job in an efficient manner. However, there are many horror stories out there about contractors […]
It doesn’t feel like it, but spring is just around the corner. It’s time to think about home improvements you have been putting off. Your house is possibly the biggest asset you will ever own. There are several projects you can start to improve and maintain your home that won’t break your wallet, and will […]
Homes can suffer from water damage after major storms. A certified professional will need to get rid of serious health or structural threats, but there are many things you can do to begin repairing the damage. Flooding can become a breeding ground for mold. Mold spores can spread and become a challenge to remove. In […]
Next to the entire scope of the house, your front door and entrance is your guests’ first impression of your home. Here are some tips you can use to make your front door more inviting: Enhance Your Walkway The walkway up to your front door should be wide enough so two people can walk next […]
Many homeowners get in over their heads when it comes to do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. There’s nothing more frightening than getting halfway finished with a job and realizing that you bit off more than you could chew. At that point, calling in professionals is the only option. Besides feeling like you wasted your time and […]
For all the homeowners who like to do their own minor repair work, and for apartment dwellers who don’t like to wait for a maintenance visit, we have compiled a list of the 11 essential tools for any respectable do-it-yourself kit. Depending what retail stores you have access to, and whether you can get […]
