Very strong storms caused some widespread flooding, as well as prompted tornado warnings, across the Chicago metro and surrounding areas on Monday night. The Riverwalk, a newly opened attraction in the downtown area completely flooded out last night due to the Chicago River, and the water made it difficult for residents of the area as […]
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Cold New Years Ahead for Illinois
The Upper Midwest and northern Plains will find themselves with a chill as they ring in the New Year and say goodbye to 2014, as some of the coldest temperatures since the big chill last year will settle over the areas. Even though the core of this cold air will stay centered over the northern […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Frozen and broken pipes can become a real hassle in the winter months. This is because water has a unique property; it expands as it freezes. This puts a large amount of pressure on whatever is being used to hold this water. Expanding water can cause pipes to break, no matter the material being used. […]
Always Call a Professional When Dealing with Mold
In recent times, mold removal kits are now being bought by many customers that are looking to eradicate their homes of mold, and mold exposure, at a low cost. However, many professional restorers in the field are actually advising against these kits and state that the risks are much too high for homeowners to be […]
How Weeping Tiles Remove Excess Water From Your Home Foundation
When one hears the name weeping tile, it could evoke the image of flooring or even roofing in one’s mind. Interestingly enough, weeping tile is actually an intricate drainage system that removes moisture from the foundation of a home so that the basement does not flood. Weeping tile systems are good investments for homeowners that […]
More Cold Weather In the Forecast for United States
Another winter storm is upon us and this one is called Titan. Titan will bring heavy snow from California all the way to New England and sleet and freezing rain from the Plains to the Mid Atlantic States. There will be two different storm systems coming across the county in these next coming days. The […]
Subzero Temperatures and Heavy Accumulations Terrorize Midwest
Over the past week, a “polar vortex” has taken hold of the Midwestern and Northeastern states. Over a foot of snow and frigid temperatures have been making their way across the country, and even the Deep South is feeling the cold as well. These brutal temperatures have shattered records in many states that have stood […]
Time to Get out the Warm Clothing – Frigid Temperatures on their Way
There’s a cold snap on it’s way to the US and in some places like Minnesota’s Twin Cities, it’s going to be very, very cold. Along the border to Canada, the temperatures are expected to start dipping Saturday. By the start of the Monday’s work week, it could be the first time in four years […]
Winter Storm Draco Causing Headaches Across Midwest as it Heads East
The first major winter storm of the season named Draco slammed into the Midwest this week, dumping heavy snow and causing all types of problems. Portions of the Great Lakes got a foot and a half of snow by Friday morning coupled with high winds that brought down trees and power lines. The storm was […]
Inspecting a Home for Winter
Inspection of a home for winter includes investigating areas where energy may be lost. Energy loss is the primary reason why utility bills rise to an almost unmanageable level. Despite high utility costs in the winter, there is a lot that can be done to help lower energy loss, and, therefore, utility bills. It begins […]