Is Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter?

  Homeowners everywhere need to change their home maintenance as the seasons change, especially in a city of extremes like Chicago. We’ve compiled a list of projects that need to be taken care of this summer so you’re ready when autumn and winter roll around.    Program thermostat Thermostats should be set to automatically maintain […]

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Bauer Construction’s Exterior Paint Guide

If you’re looking to repaint the exterior of your home, garage, or business, first you’ve got to know some basic about exterior paint. We’ll tell you the kinds of exterior paint, what to look for in a quality paint, how to choose the right finish, and throw in a few pro tips as well. Types […]

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Is Your Insulation Losing You Money?

    Did you know that you could be losing money every minute of every day if you have poor insulation? You lose money during the winter when heated air slips through the cracks into the cold, and during the summer when cool, fresh air is replaced by hot, muggy air from outside. It happens […]

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Complete Porch and Deck Care

  Rain, sunshine, snow, and sleet take a toll year after year. To stay ahead of the weather, deck owners must know how to test, clean, stain, and seal their decks. If you’ve already fallen behind in deck care, the information below will help you bring your deck back to its original beauty. Tools and […]

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Home Repair Scams and How to Spot Them

As the warm weather approaches, it brings with it more than sunny skies and comfortable breezes. As sure as May flowers follow April showers, amateur construction scammers will no doubt be knocking on your door. Con artists, flim-flam men, whatever they’re called in your neighborhood, should be reported to the authorities immediately. Here, thanks to […]

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Is Your Home Ready for Summer?

  Here comes summer. In many parts of the U.S., that means extreme heat. Even in more temperate climes, home owners will experience a thawing of the ground and record the warmest temperatures of the year. Houses and their foundations respond to the ebb and flow of the seasons in many ways. It pays to […]

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