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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Umbrella Insurance for Additional Protection for Your Business
R.C. Keller & Company understands that a serious loss can impact your business drastically. Having umbrella coverage can help protect you from the unexpected so you can focus on what really matters: your business. Purchasing the higher liability limits through an umbrella policy is smart business and it will provide a greater peace of mind […]
Read MoreDriving 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 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 MoreKeep Your Kids Screen-Free With These Fall Fun Ideas
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the days are getting shorter. Pumpkin spice flavored everything means fall has arrived. Yes the kids have started school again; but there is still plenty of time to have fun outdoors before the winter weather rolls in. We came up with 25 screen-free activities you can […]
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, […]
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