Winters in the Chicago suburbs can turn your driveway into an ice rink. We wanted to share five of the most effective ways to de-ice your driveway and walkways. We will also share tips on how to prevent ice from accumulating in the first place. Rock Salt: This is the most common way to de-ice […]
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Protect Your Home This Winter
Living in the Midwest, especially in Schaumburg and the rest of the Chicagoland area, extreme winter weather can lead to serious damage to your home. A frozen water pipe could burst and cause a flood in your home and basement. An ice dam within your gutter can divert the water to your interior walls, creating […]
Read More3 Things to Keep in Mind When You Host a Holiday Party
Whether you are prepping your family’s homemade, traditional recipes, cleaning your home for guests or decorating for the perfect holiday festivity, hosting a holiday party is a lot work. At the same time, it can be fun, and your guests may look forward to your party for weeks. We wish parties could be all fun […]
Read MoreSix Fun Family Dinner Ideas
Are your family dinners starting to feel like a chore? Poor planning, picky eaters and crazy schedules, are you feeling like you are eating the same meal over and over again? Having a little creativity, family meals can be an opportunity for both parents and children to build stronger relationships while trying something new. Meals […]
Read MoreProtect Your Home Against Sewer Backups
A sewer backup issue can be one of the most distressing problems for a homeowner to encounter. At this time of year, homes are at high risk, causing hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to them. The United States has more than half a million miles of sewer lines, which means there […]
Read MoreIllinois Home Insurance and Dog Bites
Everyone has had run ins with animals and pets, whether they’re your own or a friend’s. I’m specifically talking about dogs here, they can be lovable furry friends for anyone, but unfortunately, they can also be a liability for homeowners as well. Almost half of all homes in America have a dog as a pet, […]
Read MoreWhy Having Renters Insurance is a Necessity
It is a misconception that renters insurance isn’t necessary. Many renters think that their belongings aren’t worth enough for coverage, or that renters insurance is super expensive. If renters were to take the time to asses the value of their belongings versus the cost of insurance, they may start thinking differently. Your “stuff” is worth […]
Read MoreWant To Have The Best Life Insurance Exam? Follow These Tips
You have applied for life insurance and your agent says you need an insurance medical exam. You may be apprehensive, there is no need to be. Life insurance companies send someone out to visit you at your home or office rather than requiring you to take the time to go into a medical facility. The […]
Read MoreTree Roots in Your Sewer Line? Does Insurance Cover That?
I would like to talk about a very important coverage that I feel that all homeowners should have on their policies: Service Line Coverage Most homeowners do not know that the repair or replacement of service lines on their property is their responsibility and most homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover damage to these […]
Read MoreLife Events That Might Affect Your Auto Insurance Premium
When you get married, put your teen behind the wheel for the first time, or buy your first home, a big life change can have a ripple effect on your finances. While it might not be at the top of your list, one of the effects could be your auto insurance. There is a lot […]
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