Many people commonly refer to various building molds found in the Chicago area as “mildew”, and numerous mold cleanup products use the words “mildew” or “mildewcide” in their name and instructions. Although interchanging the words mold and mildew is acceptable by many, what’s the truth of the matter? What is… Read More »Is it Mold or Mildew?
Although most Chicagoland homeowners rarely think about it, the fact remains: your water heater will eventually fail. And when it does, you may experience catastrophic water damage. The average tank-style water heater has a typical lifespan of about eight to 12 years. Like any appliance, wear and tear and the… Read More »How to Avoid Water Damage From Your Water Heater
The word “mites” may conjure up in our minds the thought of dust mites. But if you’re having a mold problem in your Chicago area home, then you probably also have mold mites, which, as the name suggests, feed upon mold. As mold needs darkness, dampness, and organic material to… Read More »What Are Mold Mites & How to Get Rid of Them
A frosty Chicago winter evening spent next to a roaring fireplace can be very enjoyable. But that occasion can become a disaster if your fireplace begins spewing smoke into your home’s interior. When that occurs, it may be the result of a puff back. This could occur only once per… Read More »How to Prevent Puff Backs From Your Fireplace
Many times a plumbing problem is noticeable, like when it’s raining from the ceiling or a small river begins flowing from under your bathroom door. But sometimes, broken or damaged pipes aren’t that obvious in your Chicagoland home or business. But they may still let you know there’s a… Read More »The 3 Warning Signs Indicating a Broken Pipe
There’s no denying a fire could cause terrible damage to your Chicagoland commercial property. And without a way to extinguish the flames quickly, your employees and customers could be critically injured or killed. That’s why installing a commercial fire sprinkler system is so important. According to the National… Read More »Exposing Fire Sprinkler Myths
You’re probably already aware that water damage is more than a nuisance. It may also elicit severe damage to your Chicagoland home or business. But there’s another side effect of water damage you might not know about. It also attracts insects – both the kind that can cause disease and… Read More »Water Damage Invites Termites Into Your Chicagoland Property
Once upon a time if you couldn’t see something you generally weren’t worried about it. Today, with the advances in science and technology, we now understand that gases and micro-pollutants in the air – even those that can’t be seen or smelled – can affect our health and well-being. So,… Read More »How Environmental Hygienists Find Mold You Can’t See
Ah, the pleasures of fall in the Chicagoland area. The cooler weather, the bonfires, watching the colorful leaves on the trees as they flutter into your gutters and clog them up… Okay, so it’s not all pleasant. Having to totter on a ladder while digging rotting leaves and gunk out… Read More »Clogged Gutters Can Cause These 5 Problems
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