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Electrical Safety Tips for Installing Christmas Lighting Outside

It’s that time of year again. The turkey has been stuffed, cooked, and digested and everyone’s belly is asking them why did they go for that 2ndhelping of pumpkin pie. You turn on the classic “Christmas Vacation” and watch Clarke Griswold…

Why LLCs Are the Best Choice for Rental Business in Illinois

Real Estate

The limited liability company (LLC) structure has been gaining traction because it offers similar benefits that the other structures do. If you have a real estate business or are planning to establish one, registering as an LLC could be one of the best decisions you could ever make. Here are some of the reasons why

Podcast: How Having a Good Handyman Can Save You A Lot of Money

Podcast

In this episode, Stephen Tinney owner of Creative Home Maintenance joined Tim to discuss why having a good go-to handyman is a must for every homeowner. Topics discussed include What makes a good handyman, What kind of jobs should a good handyman be able to do, and When you should call a specialist to handle a job?

Podcast: How to Reduce Your Property Taxes

Real Estate

In this episode Charles Hutchinson, Esp. stopped by the podcast to talk about property taxes and what every homeowner can do to reduce them.

[Podcast] Why Getting your Sewer Checked Can Save you a Crap Ton of Money

Podcast

Will from Sewerviewer LLC stopped by the podcast to talk about why it is important to have a sewer inspection completed prior to purchasing any property.

Podcast: When You Purchase a Condo, What are You Actually Buying?

Podcast

In this episode, Matt Douglas, a Partner at the law firm Zelechowski & Douglas, and Tim discuss the intricacies of buying a condo from a legal standpoint and how the process can be more complicated than buying a single-family home or even a multi-unit building.

Podcast: Making Sure Your Home is Adequately Insured

Podcast

Angelica Garcilazo, an insurance agent with State Farm, stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about what it means to have proper coverage. Topics covered include What goes into ensuring your home is adequately insured and What is Gap coverage and why you may what it?

Podcast: How to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes and Paint Like A Pro

Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy and Bekah Miller from The Miller’s House Painting stop by to talk about common mistakes most DIY painters make and some tips on getting the best painting results efficiently.

Why Won’t My Window Stay Open?

Taking Care of Your Home

Sometimes a window not staying open is just an annoyance. Occasionally, it’s a bigger inconvenience if you want to air out your bedroom or kitchen. In an emergency, it can be a significant safety issue if the window is needed for emergency egress out of a bedroom.

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Electrical Safety Tips for Installing Christmas Lighting Outside

Why LLCs Are the Best Choice for Rental Business in Illinois

Podcast: How Having a Good Handyman Can Save You A Lot of Money

Podcast: How to Reduce Your Property Taxes

[Podcast] Why Getting your Sewer Checked Can Save you a Crap Ton of Money

Podcast: When You Purchase a Condo, What are You Actually Buying?

Podcast: Making Sure Your Home is Adequately Insured

Podcast: How to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes and Paint Like A Pro

Why Won’t My Window Stay Open?

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