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Chicago Mold Emergencies: When to Safely DIY and When to Call an Expert

Chicago Mold Emergencies: When to Safely DIY and When to Call an Expert

Mold is every Chicago property owner’s bête noire.

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How to Get Rid of Lingering Cooking Odors in Your Home
How to Get Rid of Lingering Cooking Odors in Your Home

Cooking at home brings warmth, flavor, and comfort to family life… but let’s be honest, some meals leave behind smells that seem to hang around far too long.

10 Warning Signs of Mold Growth in Your Home or Business
10 Warning Signs of Mold Growth in Your Home or Business

Mold: it’s a word that can make any property owner cringe.

Your Top FAQ About Property Restoration Services
Your Top FAQ About Property Restoration Services

Whether you’re a Chicago homeowner faced with a flooded basement, a business owner managing fire aftermath, or a landlord battling mold, one of the FAQs we hear most is: Where [...]

Real-Life Home Restorations: Stunning Before-and-After Photos from Local Projects
Real-Life Home Restorations: Stunning Before-and-After Photos from Local Projects

Mold and water damage can quickly transform your comfortable living spaces into hazardous zones.

What to Expect During a Biohazard Cleanup: FAQs for Chicagoland Property Owners
What to Expect During a Biohazard Cleanup: FAQs for Chicagoland Property Owners

Discovering a biohazard on your property is a deeply unsettling experience.

How Do I Know if My Air at Home Is Clean to Breathe?
How Do I Know if My Air at Home Is Clean to Breathe?

In the bustling communities of Chicagoland, where the city’s vibrant energy meets the idyllic lakeside, the quality of the air you breathe indoors often goes unnoticed.

5 Leaky Time Bombs Waiting to Flood Your Home
5 Leaky Time Bombs Waiting to Flood Your Home

Water damage is one of the most common and costly issues property owners face.

New Certification Requirements for Mold Remediators in Illinois
New Certification Requirements for Mold Remediators in Illinois

Under the newly enacted Mold Remediation Registration Act (SB 1087), all mold remediation professionals in the state are now required to obtain third-party certification and register with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Disaster Recovery Essentials for Chicagoland Business Owners
Disaster Recovery Essentials for Chicagoland Business Owners

Running a business in Chicagoland comes with many challenges, including the unpredictable nature of the region’s legendary wild weather.

Spring Check Up: How to Detect Early Signs Of Mold
Spring Check Up: How to Detect Early Signs Of Mold

As winter’s chill gives way to warmer weather and spring showers in the Chicagoland area, the increasing humidity creates the perfect breeding ground for an unwelcome guest: mold.

Tackling Toxic Particulates: Dealing with PM2.5 in Your Chicago Home
Tackling Toxic Particulates: Dealing with PM2.5 in Your Chicago Home

Chicagoland’s residents are no strangers to air quality concerns, but one invisible threat often goes unnoticed: airborne particulate matter only 1/40th the width of a human hair, or PM2.

Power Outages in Chicagoland: What to Do Before, During, and After
Power Outages in Chicagoland: What to Do Before, During, and After

Power outages are a common occurrence in Chicagoland, especially during severe weather events like thunderstorms, blizzards, and high winds (we’re not called the Windy City for nothing).