How to stay warm in freezing temperatures!
Want to know how to stay warm in freezing temperatures? Well, we will be seeing windchills upwards of -30+ degrees this week! Your home will struggle to maintain temperatures, if not completely fail all together. As your water damage experts, we commonly see this issue cause many broken pipes! Just a simple 1/8…
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Spring Showers: The Do’s & Don’ts When Your Home Has Water Damage
Oh, the infamous spring showers. They can be cool and refreshing or your worst nightmare. A soothing light rain between the hours of 1:00am and 5:00am is just what the doctor ordered for greening grass and growing flowers. The hypnotizing sound can induce a great night’s sleep as you dream of flowers opening up as the…
Read MoreSafety Tip – Fire Extinguishers in the Home
You just finished dinner and are stuffed full from a wonderful home cooked meal. But wait! What’s that smell? Smells like… like… like something is burning. FIRE! You forgot about the rolls that were left in the oven and now there is an inferno of dancing flames coming from the oven door! WHAT TO DO?!…
Read MoreHaving A Plan Can Save Your Life
The weather radio buzzes to life—-another thunderstorm watch—-or maybe today it’s a tornado warning. The sky outside is turning the grey-green of pea soup and storms. As the winds pick up, the dogs start pacing in front of the front picture window and raindrops start to pelt your roof. Where do you go? What do…
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Did Your Pipes Burst? Call Restoration Companies in Illinois ASAP!
Winter has been uncharacteristically cold for Illinois this year. As a result, it was not only slippery driveways, blustering snowstorms, and jagged ice dams that residents had to contend with; they had to worry about burst water pipes, too. Such was the dilemma faced by one business owner, chronicled in an article from Pantagraph.com:
Read MoreIllinois Mold Removal Companies: Ridding Schools of Dangerous Fungi
Schools in America get only 180 days each year to teach kids. Unfortunately, students are rarely present for each and every one of these days. If illness or family emergencies occur, they may need to take a few days off from school. The same goes if inclement weather like storms, hurricanes, and heavy snowfall arrive.
Read MoreCarpet Cleaning in Springfield, IL: Care for Carpets with Pets Around
Carpets make your home look stylish, warm and comfortable, and having a clean carpet can even help improve your home’s value. Pets are invaluable companions, helpers, and precious members of the family. Unfortunately, these two must-haves in your home don’t always go well together, and most of the time, having a pet means calling Springfield…
Read MoreImportance of Illinois Air Duct Cleaning: Dangers Lurking in Ductwork
The air ducts in your home’s HVAC system delivers cooled or heated air into rooms, or simply facilitates a safe air circulation within your house. In all of these scenarios, you can see how the air that passes through your ductwork needs to be as clean and free of harmful microorganisms as possible. Unfortunately, even…
Read MoreDirty Effects of Flooding Fixed by Restoration Companies in Illinois
The aftermath of flood is often as damaging, if not worse, as the flood, itself. Inundated pipe and septic systems lead to water contamination that can take its toll on human health. In Bloomington, IL where there is enough annual rain to trigger flooding in its low-lying neighborhoods, people have to be aware of the…
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