Chicago Home Inspection’s smart tips to prepare the kitchen and dining room for holiday entertaining. As the year winds down, social calendars fill up with merriment-filled gatherings among friends and family. When hosting a seasonal gathering at home, being proactive can help streamline tasks and reduce stress. From whipping up a feast to toasting in…
Was that a squeak you just heard? A thump? What could possibly be making those noises inside your house, and what can you do to help get rid of whatever pest has decided to move in? The experts at Chicago Home Inspection have some information on what might be going bump in your attic. Birds…
Thinking of adding a deck? How about replacing the tired, worn siding on your house? Now that the weather is colder, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a hot beverage and start planning. Here are Chicago Home Inspections’ 2019 home projects that you can nail the budget and settle on the look you’re…
Chicago Home Inspector Identifies several myths and misconceptions that exist when it comes to insurance. For example, true or false? It costs more to insure red cars. The answer is false. Car color has no impact on insurance premiums; however, factors like your driving history, annual mileage driven, the cost of your vehicle and other…
Short, chilly days mean more time spent indoors with family and friends. This is the perfect time to focus on home improvement, starting with finding the right door hardware. Chicago Home Inspection tells us on how to make sure your door hardware makes the grade. Home security is typically top-of-mind. Door hardware such as locksets and…
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly established World Habitat Day, an important step in acknowledging that everyone deserves a safe place to live. Chicago Home Inspection tells us why our world needs wood. However, housing availability in many cities is at a crisis level, where families have to choose between daily…
Chicago Home Inspection tells how to prevent these 4 winter home problems. When you start feeling those first hints of winter, the instinct to get ready kicks in. You may dig out your car’s snow brush, blanket, shovel, and winter survival kit and place them in the trunk of your car. The winter coats and boots…
Your kitchen may look clean, but here’s the dirt on what’s really happening. Chicago Home Inspector identifies 3 alarming places where germs are hiding in your kitchen. Although a quick daily clean might keep some of the bacteria at bay, it’s important to remember that germs are lurking in the dark corners often overlooked! Since…
Did you know that many police departments have a community affairs officer whose primary goal is to build a strong working relationship with the community? That means you have access to a trained safety expert who wants to give you ideas to keep your home and neighborhood safe. Read on Chicago Home Inspection’s eight simple…
The experts at Chicago Home Inspection have some great advice for orchestrating a move that won’t waste your time or money. Consider the following 13 Moving hacks that could save time, money and sustainability. Changing households can be a time for new beginnings, fresh perspectives, and boundless opportunities. But those good things tend to come after…
As colder weather approaches, you may decide to store some of your summer clothes. Chicago Home Inspection tells you how to properly store summer clothes to avoid pest infestation. However, when warmer temperatures roll around again, you might not find those shorts and tank tops exactly as you left them. Certain insects that feed on…
Saving up for a new home can take many people years and to most, it can seem like there is no easy answer to achieving their dream. Chicago Home Inspection’s tips on how you can use land in Lieu of a mortgage down payment. According to the U.S Census Bureau as of July 2018, just 64%…
New home? Chicago Home Inspection 6 steps for preventing pests from moving in Moving into a new home is chaotic. You’ve got decorating to do, a neighborhood to explore, and a house to keep in tiptop shape. The last thing you need in the midst of all that commotion is the added headache of…
Home Inspection Chicago: 3 Reasons Fall Is A Great Time For Roofing Cool breezes and falling leaves are around the corner and for many parts of the country those telltale signs of fall signal the best possible season for roofing. So what makes fall a great time for roof repairs or a full replacement? 1.…