As the Governor, JB Pritzker announced that we would be reopening the state, a lot of questions may come up. And we’re guessing the most important question was… “How would this affect me?” As the restrictions on social distancing are still part of our daily process, it’s time to accept the reality of this new norm, as our economy is under very bad risk, we all need to get back to work and continue our [...]
The simple answer is… That's not important to them. Your home serves as collateral to the bank so they are safe if anything happens to you. Now if there is a fire or some kind of unprecedented event that causes your property damage, the bank makes sure to require you to have homeowners insurance as they would like to protect this asset. We believe the most valuable asset is YOU. That's why it's important to [...]
Lintel? Isn’t that a type of soup? Actually, it is a very important part of your homes structure that not many homeowners know or think about. In this blog post, we will learn what a lintel’s true purpose is and what is your responsibility is as a homeowner to ensure your lintels are kept in good condition? So, what is a lintel? A lintel is a beam placed across openings like doors, windows etc. in [...]
Are you insured correctly? Illinois state minimum auto insurance requires you to carry 25/50/20 BI/PD limits. BI/PD stands for Bodily injury and Property damage.. The first number, 25, stands for $25,000 for bodily injury liability in case you get into an at fault accident and there is ONE person in the car. $25,000 seems like a lot right? Not really.. If you think about it the average cost of any ambulance ride is [...]
Host a Themed Movie Night: Having a princess or avengers movie night with your children, sounds easier that you think! Just relaxing on the bed with your kids, oh and of course popcorn! Play Games: Jenga, Monopoly, twister, you name it! Enjoying time with your family. Have a Karaoke Night: 80’s & 90’s classic hits! Stay at home enjoy some cocktails, just you and the microphone what else can you ask for? Make Jewelry: Learning [...]
COVID-19 is pulling the rug from under the feet of small businesses across the nation. some government institutions, as well as lenders and private institutions offer the possibility of a loan to help us keep our businesses afloat. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now offering a rang of beneficial loans to the businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However keep in mind that these loans will only be available [...]
Since the World Health Organization elevated the coronavirus outbreak from an epidemic to a pandemic, more and more businesses are choosing to manage a completely remote workforce. #Winmoreknows that working from home is just… So much better! To help get your mind off of all the chaos, here are 10 things we like about the setup our company has. 10 Advantages of Working from Home Flexible schedule. You can take breaks at any moment, feel [...]
I have put these rules in place for our communal spaces (which are bathroom and kitchen)! 1) removed EVERYTHING from my fridge so it's easy to disinfect daily (the handles, multiple times a day) 2) no kitchen towels hanging 3) if you use rags to clean, clean and throw into hamper 4) disinfect sink knobs, door knobs, light switches, and phones 5) no towels hanging in bathroom 6) nothing except soap on sink counters (for easy [...]
Congratulations! You finally purchased your dream home!... Ok... Now What? After a few years, things tend to get out dated. Maybe your bachelor(ette) pad no longer matches the demands of your ever-flowing lifestyle, aka time for a grown up house. It's time to add an addition or build a coach house where you can have your own space and not have to worry about hearing your in-laws snoring or making other funny noises you would rather [...]
Employees need to prove that their illnesses are work-related to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits due to the coronavirus. The coronavirus continues spreading across the United States. Therefore many companies are deciding to shut down operations for a few weeks and deciding between sending their employees home. However, many employees are still being asked to report to work amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, consequences of this have led to several reported cases of employees getting the [...]
