Posts from 2025 Dec 16, 2025 The Invisible Damage: IICRC Master Restorer Approach to Smoke Odor in Barrington & Glencoe Homes When a fire strikes your home in Lake Forest, Winnetka, or Barrington, the physical damage is obvious. What often goes overlooked is the invisible, pervasive threat of smoke residue and odor —a threat that can silently devalue your property and make it unlivable if ... Continue Reading Dec 16, 2025 Protect Your Northwest Cook County Home: Master Restorer Guide to Burst Pipes & Sewer Backups Water damage is not just an inconvenience—it’s a direct threat to the financial value and structural integrity of your home. For affluent homeowners in the North Shore, Lake County, and Northwest Cook County, a burst pipe or a sudden sewer backup is a critical event that ... Continue Reading Jan 22, 2025 Freezing Pipes in the Chicagoland area Frozen Pipes in Chicago: Problems and Prevention Anyone who has ever lived in the Chicago area understands how unrelenting the cold winters can be. The average daytime temperature is in the mid-30s, but at night the typical temperature is in the mid to low 20s. And we ... Continue Reading