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Preparing Your Home for the Cold: The Fall Maintenance Checklist

The leaves on the trees are starting to turn, and the temperatures are beginning to dip. We will soon be in the grips of fall, and surrounded by all things pumpkin spice. For your home, this means some further preparations are necessary in preparation of winter weather. Below is our fall maintenance checklist. Continue reading “Preparing Your Home for the Cold: The Fall Maintenance Checklist”

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Proven Ways to Maintain An Energy Efficient Home

As the chilly Chicago-area temperatures linger into March, it’s a good time to talk about the steps you can take to create an energy efficient home.

As residents of northern Illinois, we are no strangers to extreme temperatures. It requires a significant amount of energy to maintain a comfortable interior during these weather extremes. At times, you may be using more energy than necessary.

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