You don’t give mold much thought. When you do, it’s probably because the stuff suddenly shows up under a sink or on the basement walls. You grab some cleaning supplies, address the problem, and hope it doesn’t come back. Would you be surprised to learn that mold facts could make up their own entertaining category […]
White mold doesn’t look like other fungi in its species, but it thrives in the same environments. The fuzzy stuff can show up just about anywhere around the house. It isn’t toxic, but it can make you sick. Once it spreads, it damages wallboard, wood and fabrics. Do you know how to get rid of […]
Cooking at home can turn into a disaster in just a few minutes. A small grease splatter ignites, and you’re suddenly facing a kitchen fire. Once the flames are extinguished, you’re out of danger. Take a good look around. Everything is covered with soot. Smoke damage stains walls, and overpowering odors hang in the air. […]
Whether you call a high-rise home or live in an older courtyard building, you eventually have to deal with faulty apartment plumbing. From leaky fixtures to clogged drains, these problems need attention right away. When water starts to flood across floors, saturate walls and soak your belongings, do you wait on management for help or […]
The aftereffects of a residential fire can linger for weeks. Smoke damage, layers of soot and heavy odors create an environment that’s very difficult to clean up. It takes the expertise of fire damage restoration specialists to get everything back to normal. During the recovery process, you might ask yourself, “Can soot cause health problems?” […]
The first snow of the season catches everybody off guard. We keep up with weather reports, take all the right precautions and get ready to dig in. Somehow, we’re always amazed at how severe our winter storms can be. As the city’s leading storm cleanup contractors, we stay busy this time of year helping property owners recover […]
It was only a couple of years ago that winter weather hit us hard and put Chicagoland into a deep freeze. That sub-zero temperature blast caused extensive residential and commercial damage. Frozen pipes ruptured and flooded homes and businesses all across the city. You don’t want to be caught off guard by this kind of […]
You’re looking at soaked floors, saturated sheetrock and a potential mold outbreak. Whether your home’s water damage is the result of rain dripping through a leaky roof or a plumbing failure inside the walls, you need to move fast. Where do you start when you take on water cleanup and restoration by yourself? As Chicago’s leading cleaning […]
It might be a flickering lamp or an odd odor around the wall outlet. Either one can indicate a hidden danger that easily leads to property destruction and fire damage repair. The electricity humming through your home is a powerful energy source and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, one of the leading causes of […]
Dampness in the basement sets up a perfect stage for mold growth. It can turn the downstairs into a breeding ground for fungal colonies that permeate sheetrock and ruin wood framing. Airborne mold spores invade ductwork and compromise your home’s healthy air quality. Do you know how to check for mold and wet walls in […]