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Aug 20, 2026
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Fall Prep Starts Outside
Prevent fall damage before it starts. Chicago homeowners: check these 4 exterior tasks now while weather permits. 10 minutes of prep stops costly winter repairs.
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Aug 20, 2026
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Meet the Expert: Mark Schmitt of Schmitt's Landscape Company
Featured Service Spotlight: Mark Schmitt of Schmitt's Landscape Company
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Aug 6, 2026
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Meet the Expert: StoneCraft Outdoor Living
Featured Service Spotlight: StoneCraft Outdoor Living
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Aug 6, 2026
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Back-to-School Prep Starts at Home
The 4 things most Chicago-area homeowners forget to check before school starts — and why 10 minutes now could prevent a much bigger headache later.
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Aug 4, 2026
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The Complaint That Wasn't About the AC
Tenants filed the same complaint. The thermostat said everything was fine — it was the air, not the AC. Here's what actually caused it, and the four things worth checking before your next comfort complaint call.
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Jul 23, 2026
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The Replacement Cost Gap Nobody Notices Until It's Too Late
How a 20-minute policy check that most DuPage County homeowners have never made can save you thousands before the next storm hits.
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Jul 23, 2026
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Meet the Expert: Guardian Pest Solutions
Featured Service Spotlight: Guardian Pest Solutions
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Jul 21, 2026
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The Property That Lost a Lease Tour in the Parking Lot
A dirty parking lot and stained entrance cost an Elmhurst retail center a lease tour. Learn why first impressions and exterior maintenance matter.
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Jun 25, 2026
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The Sprinkler Schedule Nobody Ever Adjusts
How a 30-second fix — one that most DuPage County homeowners have never made — can cut your outdoor water bill before the 94°F week arrives.
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Jun 25, 2026
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Meet the Expert: Green Horizon Landscape Design & Build
Featured Service Spotlight: Green Horizon Landscape Design & Build
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Jun 23, 2026
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The Renewal That Almost Didn't Happen
Lose a tenant renewal over neglected pavement. See how one DuPage County office avoided $40K+ in losses with timely exterior maintenance and strategic upkeep.
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Jun 11, 2026
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Real Estate Insights with Mark Plunkett of @ Properties
Featured Service Spotlight: A conversation with Mark Plunkett of @ Properties
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Jun 8, 2026
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The Parking Lot Problem That Was Fine in November
Why Deferred Pavement Maintenance Always Costs More Than You Think
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May 25, 2026
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Spring HVAC Startup Checklist for Commercial Buildings (Avoid Costly Summer Breakdowns)
Spring startup checklist for RTUs, cooling towers, and avoiding costly breakdowns—plus Legionella prevention tips.
