There are so many circumstances, and none of them are easy to face. An unattended death might be from natural causes. It could be a suicide or the aftermath of a crime scene. When it happens to someone you care for, the results can seem overwhelming. No one is ever really ready to deal with […]
When your furnace suddenly stops working, the temperature in your home seems to drop by the minute. You’re on the phone trying to line up help, but you know HVAC technicians stay extra busy this time of year. The whole situation leaves you cold and frustrated. Is it enough to make you think about trying […]
In the United States, the average population will spend nearly 87% of their life indoors. For individuals with respiratory health concerns or sensitivities to allergens such as seasonal pollen, dust, and pet dander, their home needs to be a place of refuge. Indoor air contaminants are continuously re-circulated via foot traffic and HVAC equipment, meaning […]
It’s hard to get started when you’re not sure where to start. You look around your home and know you have to do something. It wasn’t always like this, but every room is a mess from floor to ceiling. You keep telling yourself, “I can’t get motivated to clean my house.” How do you break […]
It happens most often with the loss of a loved one. It can become your responsibility when family leaves a home behind. The house might have been empty for a long time, or it’s only now in need of your attention. Regardless of the circumstances, handling an estate cleanout can be a very challenging job. […]
Selling your home is a big, life-changing step. You’re in a good neighborhood, and you’ve set a fair price. You’ve done all you can to make the process as smooth as possible. You’ve done your home-selling homework, invested in repairs and hired a great realtor. Still, prospective buyers just aren’t giving your home that important second […]
They’re our fur babies and our four-legged besties. We love our pets for their sweet devotion and their silly antics. If you share space with a dog or cat, you know the special rewards that come with pet ownership. You also know the aggravation of trying to remove set stains and unpleasant odors. When DIY […]
Buying your first house is a wonderful experience you’ll always remember. That two-story in Northbrook or three-bedroom in Evanston is finally going to be your home. You want it to be perfect from foundation to roof. You don’t expect to move in and discover moldy basement walls or water damage cleanup from leaky pipes. How […]
Between work and home, things never slow down. Even finding a little free time for relaxing seems like a job. Housework doesn’t get done by itself, so you dust and vacuum around a busy professional and personal schedule. Have you every daydreamed and wondered, “What do house cleaners clean, and how can they make my […]
You never expect it to happen on your property. When it does, the aftermath becomes your responsibility. It can be a murder, suicide or terrible accident. Once the authorities have come and gone, you’re on your own. How do you take care of biohazard cleanup at your business or home? Where do you start? You […]