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Your Fall Home Exterior To-Do List
Temperatures are beginning to fall to a slightly more comfortable temperature, which means one thing – autumn is coming. This means a few things. First, apple-picking season is almost here. Second, the leaves will begin to change soon. Third, you need to make sure you...
Signs of Roof Wear and Tear
Every season can cause damage to your roof, but summer provides a great opportunity to inspect and evaluate whether you may need repairs or a replacement. Don’t wait until next season, particularly if you notice common evidence of disrepair. It’s important to be aware...
Unique Garage Storage Solutions
The garage is one of your property’s greatest resources for extra storage, but is it utilized as well as it could be in your home? This often-neglected space can quickly become a dumping ground for a variety of items, but if you maximize the space and functionality,...
Upgrade Your Home’s Value with a Well Designed Garage
Gone are the days when a garage is just a place to park your car or store your seasonal decorations. Homeowners are now utilizing every square inch in their homes for entertaining and living, including the garage. Not only can a fully functioning garage give you more...
Common Spring Storm Roof Damage
The weather during the spring and summer seasons here in the Midwest can change quite quickly, going from sunny to severe storms in minutes. Heavy winds and torrential downpours can wreak havoc on your roof and can even lead to some costly repairs if not dealt with...
Unique Hobby-Friendly Upgrades to Add to Your Garage
If you aren’t using your garage for something more than just parking your car, you are missing out on an opportunity. Today, garages are considered another entertainment space, organizational area, or hobby shop. In fact, spending money on upgrading your garage can...
5 best insurance companies to have when filing a homeowner’s claim for hail and wind damage.
When I bought my house, I may have been ignorant, but I honestly thought all insurance coverages were the same. Unfortunately, that is not true. Now that I deal with insurance claims regularly, I have learned that some insurance companies are better to deal with when...
Window Inspiration for Your Garage
Now is the time to begin planning your springtime home improvement projects. Sprucing up your garage can improve your home’s resale value as well as give you another space on your property to entertain. Fortunately, you don’t have to completely remodel your garage to...
Prepare Your Home for a Spring Sale Now
If you are planning on putting your home on the market for the spring season, you may be wondering what you can do now to make that process go more smoothly. Winter is a great time to prepare your home for sale, giving you plenty of time to objectively look at the...
Is Your House Exterior Making You Colder This Winter?
The winter season is officially here in Chicagoland which means we are all preparing for many cold months ahead. Plummeting temperatures, ice, and snow, along with shorter days mean many of us are retreating to our homes to stay cozy and warm for the duration of the...
