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Flooded Bathroom? Here Are 10 Essential Steps to Recovery

Clogged toilets can happen in the best-kept homes, apartments, or condos. Busy families can forget someone’s filling up the tub. A pipe can freeze during the night and burst before you’re awake. From faulty plumbing to a sewage backup, it doesn’t take much to flood the bathroom. Are you wondering how to clean up a […]

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“I Am a Hoarder and I Need Help” – 10 Steps to Self-Help

It can feel as though you’re completely isolated and on your own. Even with the help of friends and family, dealing with hoarding can become overwhelming. It consumes the space in your home while it drains your ability to cope. As you look in the mirror, you say, “I am a hoarder. How do I […]

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A Pipe Burst and Flooded My House in Chicago – What Do I Do?

Some years, it seems like Chicago winters are the coldest in the nation. We break records, shovel snow and shiver through historic polar vortexes. Residents across the city take it all in stride, but we never get used to the freezing effect it has on our plumbing. Are you ready to deal with frozen pipes […]

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How to Dry a Concrete Floor After Water Damage: 3 Fast Steps

Wondering how to dry a concrete floor after water damage? If so, you’re not alone.   Each year, many homeowners across the country suffer water damage in their basements, crawl spaces, or garages, and figuring out how to dry the concrete is one of the most pressing repair questions. While many people believe that cement […]

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8 Effective Steps for Repairing a Water-Damaged Subfloor

It only takes a minute to wipe up spilled coffee on the kitchen floor. It can take days to recover from water damage after a burst pipe or storm flooding. As you work through the job of cleaning carpets and fixing hardwood floors, you have to be concerned about your home’s subflooring. Can you dry a […]

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Don’t Buy a House That Caught on Fire Before You Read This

If you’re in the market for a real estate bargain, it’s hard to resist buying a house that caught on fire. Low selling prices make you wonder just how undervalued these properties might be. Whether you’re buying to flip or scouting a new home, saving money always makes sense. When you’re looking at fire-damaged homes, […]

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Water Damage due to Air Conditioner: What to Do When It Happens to You

You’re ready for another warm summer. As the temperature outside climbs, you turn the thermostat inside down. The AC circulates cool air through the house keeping everyone comfortable. Suddenly, you realize the walls are wet. Why is the air conditioner leaking water? How do you fix the damage and keep it from happening again? Leaky […]

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How to Clean Sewage Backup in the Basement: 15 Critical Steps

Whether it comes up through floor drains or backs up into sinks, you smell it first. The stench of sewage in the basement is unmistakable. Once you figure out the cause and address repairs, you’re still facing an unhealthy mess. Do you know how to clean sewage backup in the basement? You need to be […]

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Did Your Water Pipe Burst in the Summer? 7 Surprising Causes

Can pipes burst in warm weather? Yes, and it happens more often than you might think. This plumbing disaster isn’t restricted to our cold Chicago winters. Homeowners are usually caught off guard by burst pipes in the summer. You expect plumbing problems when the temperatures plummet. You don’t expect ruptured pipes to flood the house […]

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How To Repair Kitchen Cabinets with Water Damage: 3 Easy Steps

Do you have water damaged kitchen cabinets? If so, acting quickly is essential. Over time, water can destroy the outer shell of your kitchen cabinets, damaging the finishing and darkening the wood. In some cases, water damage can also render your cabinets useless, especially in cases where you’re dealing with a water leak in the […]

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Rashes From Mold and 5 Other Surprising Symptoms of Mold Poisoning

That aggravating rash seems to come and go, so you think about changing bath soap or laundry detergent. The kids blow their runny noses and rub their itchy eyes, but you blame the high pollen count. It’s easy to mistake mold symptoms in adults and children as simple allergies. Are you overlooking possible toxic mold […]

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