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May is Deck Safety Month

Make sure your family's summer fun spot is safe and sound. Our decks and patios are like our homes’ fun-loving cousins, always ready for a good time. But to keep the good times rolling, you need to...
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Updated Illinois Smoke Detector Laws – What Every Illinois Homeowner Should Know

In 1988, the state of Illinois passed the Smoke Detector Act. This law required all dwellings to have working smoke alarms. In order to be compliant, the alarms could to be either battery-operated...
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Water Heater Maintenance is More Important Than You Think

Your gas-powered water heater is probably not at the top of your list of homeowner concerns. For most of us, water heaters seem to work fine, until they don’t. And, when they fail, oftentimes the...
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Post-Close Home Inspection – It’s a Thing!

Buying a house has become more difficult in the last few years. There’s a shortage of available properties, making bidding wars all too common. Although most real estate agents advise against it,...
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How a successful home purchase is like your favorite cocktail

Have you ever wondered why you can order the same cocktail from several bartenders, and none of them taste the same? Even when it’s something as simple as scotch and water or gin and tonic, the end...
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What Can I Do About Lead in My Water?

Do you own an older home? If so, you may be aware that builders used lead pipes and solder to plumb older homes. These materials can transfer lead particles to the water that passes through them....
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Smart-Home Tips for Buyers and Sellers

More smart homes hit the market every day. Read on to get smart home tips for buyers and sellers that will help your home transaction go better for both parties. What is a smart home? A smart home...
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HVAC Filters

What is an HVAC filter? An HVAC filter, or furnace filter, allows air to flow through while collecting particles or contaminates such as dust, dirt, dander, allergens, and other pollutants. The type...
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GFCI 101 – How They Work and What You Need to Know

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are safety devices used to protect people from shock and electrocution. There are two types of devices. One is a a receptacle, commonly called an outlet,...
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Home Inspection Information for Realtors – A Home Inspector’s Perspective

From time to time, I'll be writing posts including home inspection information for Realtors®. I'm hoping to help Realtors understand why home inspectors call out certain things during an inspection....
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  • May is Deck Safety Month
  • Updated Illinois Smoke Detector Laws – What Every Illinois Homeowner Should Know
  • Water Heater Maintenance is More Important Than You Think
  • Post-Close Home Inspection – It’s a Thing!
  • How a successful home purchase is like your favorite cocktail

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