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 The Benefits of Content Cleaning and How It’s Done

    After fire or water damage, restoring your home’s contents is just as important as fixing the structure. Learn how ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons handles content cleaning and what you can expect throughout the process.

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    10 Affordable Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

      Looking to boost your property’s value before you sell? These 10 budget-friendly upgrades—from deep cleaning to smart kitchen updates—can dramatically increase your home’s resale value without draining your wallet. Discover which simple changes offer the biggest payoff, straight from the restoration experts at ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons.

      Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

      Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

        In rain and bad weather, your home’s windows are the first line of defense. Taking care of them not only improves your home’s looks but also helps to keep its structural integrity, decreases water damage, and makes it energy efficient. In this article, we’ll look at seven of the best ways to protect your windows from rain and rotten weather, making sure your home is a secure and peaceful sanctuary.

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        6 Ways Flooding Can Occur in Your Chicagoland Home

          If your Chicagoland home isn’t near a lake or river or built on a floodplain, you may think it’s safe from flood damage. But unfortunately, that’s far from accurate. Every home that’s ever been built can experience flooding.
          On average, only one inch of water can cause about $25,000 in damage to your property. So, if you don’t take proactive measures to stop flooding, you put your house in danger of long-term harm from water damage that can lead to big costs later. Here are some examples of how flooding can happen at home.

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          After a Fire in Your Chicago Home: What to Save, What to Toss

            One of the hardest tasks to deal with after a fire is deciding what you can keep and what to toss. You want to save money yet you also need to stay safe. So, the following are some tips on how to handle some of the more questionable items that may have been exposed to fire and smoke.

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            Should You Buy a Fire Damaged Home?

              House-flipping and restoring shows on TV make it look fun, quick, and lucrative. But the reality is that houses with fire and water damage can be a lot of work and may become a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before buying a fire-damaged home, you will first need to know the answers to the following 3 questions.

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              How Water Damage Can Ruin Your Chicagoland Business

                Water damage to a business is more than a nuisance. There can be serious implications involved – damage to a building and equipment can be severe and costly which can shut a business down for long periods, threatening its existence and the livelihoods of its employees or tenants. It can also endanger their health.

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                Be a Hero: Make Your Home Resistant to Natural Disasters

                  Natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes, and tornadoes are common in certain areas. Regardless of where you live, FEMA advises creating a preparedness plan for your household to protect yourself and your home. While no way of doing things is perfect, there are steps you can take to make your Chicagoland home more resilient to disasters.