Compass Renovation Services is a professional Residential & Commercial improvement service in the Chicagoland area. We have many years of experience in the industry, so we understand how important it is to treat you and your property with the respect it deserves.
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Let Compass turn your pesky To-Do List into a Ta-Da List. Just hand us your list and we’ll take it from there. Sit back, relax and spend time with your friends and family.
Selling your home is already a stressful event. Make it easier by letting Compass take care of your punch list. We will knock it out in a timely, professional manner.
Keep your tenants happy and your properties rent roll high, by having a well maintained property. One time, Weekly or whenever you need us.
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You can save by the bundle when you have a complete list of projects needed to be done. The more projects we do at the same time the more you save.
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Compass Renovation Services
2045 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Before you can make your home more energy efficient, you need to know where you currently stand. A so-called energy audit, in which an energy professional inspects your home to determine where efficiency can be improved, is a great way for homeowners to figure out which parts of their property need attention.
Plugging up the leaks that allow cold air to slip into your house—and drive up your heating bills—is an important first step in creating an energy-efficient home. Such leaks are often found around doors and windows, but they also can be in your basement or attic.
Adding insulation can help keep your home comfortable all year round. “It turns out that about half of the homes in the United States are underinsulated,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy.
In forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts carry hot or cold air to different parts of home. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that roughly a fifth of this air escapes through leaks. To address this headache, consumers can use duct sealant to repair leaks in exposed ducts.
Another way to cut energy costs is a programmable thermostat. These devices “save about 10 percent on your heating bills and your cooling bills in the summer, so they pay for themselves literally in a matter of months,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy.
Replacing old, leaky windows with higher-efficiency models can also make your home greener. Instead of aluminum-framed models, Paul Zuch, the president of Capital Improvements, recommends that consumers go with wood.
When looking for energy efficiency, avoid hollow metal doors, says Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman, deputy home editor at Consumer Reports. “Any kind of hollow door is going to be terrible because the air is going to infiltrate right through,” she says.
Storm windows can be a lower-cost alternative to a full-blown window replacement project. “If your interior windows are in good shape, then [installing storm windows is] a quick way to increase your energy efficiency without going through the expense and the mess of ripping out your current windows,” says Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman, deputy home editor at Consumer Reports.
Replacing an outdated HVAC system with a more energy-efficient one can lower your monthly energy bills. But before considering this project, it’s essential to make sure your home is as well-sealed and insulated as possible.
High-efficiency
water heaters can drive down home energy costs. “Water heating makes up
anywhere from 15 to 25 percent of the annual energy usage in a home,”
says Steve Koep, a regional sales manager for Marathon water heaters.
Lake Mullins - US News.com / Article
Make your home stand out with a few easy improvements. With the high inventory of homes on the market today, homebuyers can afford to be choosy. Buyers are looking for the best, so a home for sale can easily slip through the cracks if it's not in pristine condition. Use these 10 tips to whip your home into shape and wow potential buyers.
Curb appeal is crucial to a good first impression, so make sure your home's lawn is immaculate. Mow the lawn, prune the bushes, weed the garden and plant flowers.
A sloppy exterior will make buyers think you've slacked off on interior maintenance as well. Be sure to clean the gutters and pressure wash your home's siding.
In a buyer's market, you want your home to be in the best condition possible. Take care of major defects like broken windows or a leaky roof that could discourage buyers. Tip# 4: Make the front door inviting.A fresh coat of paint, especially in a color that contrasts with the home, will make the front door stand out. Replace faded house numbers so buyers can see them from the curb.
A fresh coat of paint, especially in a color that contrasts with the home, will make the front door stand out. Replace faded house numbers so buyers can see them from the curb.
Let buyers know they're invited into your home.
Buyers want to envision their belongings in your home. Clean up by renting a storage unit for knickknacks, photos, extra furniture and other personal items.
Messy closest give the appearance that your home doesn't have enough storage space.
From ceiling fans to floors and everything in between, clean your home until it sparkles.
You might like your lime-green bedroom, but it may sour buyers. Paint your walls a neutral color that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.
Hide
the litter box and spray air neutralizer throughout your home. When
showing the home, fill it with inviting smells by putting out fresh
flowers and baking a batch of cookies.
By FrontDoor.com
Making home improvements not only creates beautiful upgrades to your home but can also increase its overall value. The following tips from industry experts offer some of the most cost-effective and valuable enhancements you can make to your home.
Updated homes frequently sell faster. The renovation of dark or dated kitchens is one of the most profitable home improvements you can make.
Updating an old bathroom is one of the most profitable home improvements you can make.
Adding casual living areas like a den or family room is a smart home improvement.
Thinking of updating your home with one of these home improvements and wondering how long they generally last?- new chimney: 100 years or more
- asphalt shingles: 15 to 30 years
- a wooden deck: 15 years
- ceramic tile or terrazzo: 100 years or more
- vinyl flooring: 20 to 30 years
- oak or pine floors: 100 years
Planning to buy new appliances? Here's how long they generally last.- refrigerators: up to 20 years-
microwave: 10 years or more
- stove: 15 years or more
- washer and dryer: about 13 years
Adding a second bath to a house can be a significantly profitable home improvement.
It's true: sometimes you have to spend money to save money. Buying a new refrigerator can save you money on electricity. Insulating an attic can save on heating and air-conditioning bills. The improvements you make not only save you money now but may also increase the value of your home.
