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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Driving on Icy Roads
Living in the Midwest, we are no strangers to snow and how it can make driving in the winter difficult. Icy roads are one of the top causes of car accidents in the United States and cause hundreds of deaths each year. The state of Illinois ranked fifth for winter weather-related driving fatalities, with an […]
Read MoreProtect 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 MoreBedtime Phone Eyesight Scare
Your smartphone could cause temporary blindness. This scare sounds a bit far fetch but, according to two reports, viewing a phone at night under certain circumstances can cause what is being called “transient smartphone blindness”. However, there is a simple solution. The victims were two women who had been repeatedly checking their phones in the […]
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 MoreTips For Teens To Be A Better Passenger
Having a driver’s license is a right of passage from childhood to becoming an adult. While teens may enjoy the freedoms of getting a ride with a friend instead of relying on mom or dad, it’s important that teens understand that their behavior as a passenger may help contribute to a safe car ride with […]
Read MoreReal-Life Situations Where Business Insurance is a Must
Owning a business, you may be eminently cost-conscious and looking for any way to keep your cost down, but a successful and seasoned business person have learned, cutting costs by nixing business insurance is a bad idea. Business insurance is a vital and critical component in building a successful and sustainable business. Having the right […]
Read MoreThe Cost of Distracted Driving
In the time it takes you to read this blog post, between five and ten autos will be involved in a crash because the driver was using a cell phone. The NHTSA defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to […]
Read More9 Tips To Prevent Dryer Fires
I’m sure some of you reading this are doing laundry right now, if not, I’m sure you did some laundry earlier this week. Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. Each year there are 2,900 dryer fires reported that cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. January, being the […]
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