Posts from 2025 Dec 15, 2025 Fire and Smoke Damage Explained: What Chicagoland Homeowners Need to Know Before Damage Gets Worse A fire doesn’t have to destroy a home to cause serious damage. Across the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and Lake County, we regularly see homes where the flames were contained quickly — but smoke, soot, and odor caused far more damage than expected. This guide is written ... Continue Reading Dec 15, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Burst Pipes During Extreme Cold What North Shore, Northwest Suburb & Lake County Homeowners Need to Do Right Now When temperatures drop fast and stay there, burst pipes aren’t a possibility — they’re an expectation. Right now, across the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and Lake County, we’re seeing a sharp ... Continue Reading Dec 15, 2025 Ice Dams Explained: Why They Form, Why They’re Dangerous, and How Chicagoland Homeowners Can Prevent Water Damage Ice dams are one of the most misunderstood winter problems homeowners face — especially across the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and Lake County, where snow, wind, and temperature swings hit older homes particularly hard. Most people assume ice dams are a roofing issue. ... Continue Reading Page 1 of 2
