Home repair and maintenance guides

Guides on repairs, maintenance and rental turnovers, written for homeowners, landlords and property managers in the Northwest Suburbs.

Is that wall crack just cosmetic? Here's how to tell.

How to tell normal seasonal movement from a crack a structural engineer should see first.

The steps a full rental turnover covers, why photo records matter for security deposits, and what affects how long a turnover takes.

What to check each season to stay ahead of Chicago's freeze-thaw cycle.