There’s plenty of reason to celebrate the DIY spirit. But when you’re buying a home or getting your property ready to sell, it’s important to remember that “do it yourself” methods won’t ever be able to replace a professional home inspection. Let’s explore what goes into a standard home inspection — and why a DIY approach will never be a substitute for the knowledge and experience of a licensed and certified home inspector. [...]
If you’ve ever spent a summer day at home sweating away the hours, or had your heater fail in the middle of a tough winter snowstorm, you know the incredible importance of protecting your home’s HVAC systems. Short for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning,” your home’s HVAC system includes many critical components that work together to keep you safe and comfortable, including the home’s furnace or boiler, air conditioning system, vents and ducts, [...]
Owning a home is an exciting opportunity, and an incredible way to make an investment in your future. Purchasing a home is a step toward enjoying the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, helping your children get into the best schools, or living in a neighborhood that puts you close to work or family. For many of us, buying a home will be one of the biggest financial decisions that we ever make. As a [...]
Whether you’re buying or selling a Chicago home, or looking to better protect the property you already own, a home inspection is an important part of your real estate journey. A home inspection is a visual examination of the readily accessible systems and components of a home. During an inspection, the inspector looks for structural and mechanical concerns, as well as potential safety hazards. Your inspector will also try to determine the age [...]
Whether you’re buying a property, selling a property, or looking to maintain the special spot you already call home, Windy City Home Inspection, Inc. has an inspection for you — including services and inspections for mold, radon, and pests. What’s Hiding In Your Home? From the city to the suburbs, the Chicago area has a rich history — and the unique homes in our region all have character and stories of their own. [...]
We hope this message finds you and your family well during this trying time. The uncertainty and continuing evolution of our new "normal" has been challenging for all of us, to say the least. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, we wanted to take a moment to answer some questions. We also have an important question for you: How can we help? As you know, per Governor Pritzker's "Shelter in Place" order, [...]
Where would we be without safe, reliable plumbing? From the minute you wake up in the morning until just before you go to bed, odds are good that you’re using your plumbing in one way or another — whether you’re washing your hands, brushing your teeth, filling up a pot to boil pasta at dinnertime, watering your outdoor plants, flushing your toilets, or taking a nice, relaxing shower. Here in Chicagoland, it’s easy [...]
One day, the weather outside is frightful; the next, it’s comfortable, sunny, and oh so delightful. Welcome to wintertime in Chicagoland! This winter has been an unpredictable one here in Chicago, with temperatures fluctuating wildly and winter storms passing through in quick fits and spurts. It can be hard to know exactly how to care for your home in such extremes. In particular, it can often prove tricky to monitor your home’s energy [...]
The start of a new year is a great time to start thinking about what you’d like to achieve in the months ahead. Every January, people here in Chicago and across the country start setting down their biggest resolutions for the year. In fact, studies show that roughly 60 percent of all Americans set down New Year’s resolutions each year. For some people, this list of resolutions may include exercising more, starting up [...]
It’s December 2019. The beginnings of both a new year and a new decade are just on the horizon — and winter has decided to settle in early here in Illinois. This year, the Chicago area got a thick dusting of snow as far back as Halloween, and temperatures in early November rang in at record lows. Monday, November 11 saw temperatures descend to a record-shattering low of 13 degrees. Just a day [...]
