by Janea Brown | Nov 13, 2025 | Preventative Maintenance Tips
The Physical and Emotional Risks of Shoveling After 45 For many of us, shoveling snow feels like a simple act of self-reliance; a quick workout, a moment of pride, or even a quiet ritual of winter life. But if your over 45 with health issues you may want to think...
by Janea Brown | Nov 13, 2025 | Client Success Stories
Pride, Purpose, and the Snow Shovel In Oak Park, Illinois, winters had always been a test of strength and routine for Matt. At sixty-plus, he still took pride in keeping his home in order; mowing in the summer, raking in the fall, and shoveling snow through the long...
by Gurkiran Kaur | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Home maintenance often feels like an endless list of chores—tightening door handles, fixing leaky pipes, patching walls, hanging TVs, or replacing a light switch. With the rise of YouTube tutorials and big-box hardware stores on every corner, DIY culture is booming. ...
by Gurkiran Kaur | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it comes to maintaining a property—whether it’s your personal residence or a commercial facility—unexpected issues and maintenance tasks are inevitable. From dripping faucets to faulty switches or the need to install a new appliance, having a reliable...
by Janea Brown | Sep 25, 2025 | Preventative Maintenance Tips
We’ve all heard the horror stories; and before ProActiv Prevention, I lived through them myself. The handyman who didn’t show up.The “contractor” who ghosted mid-job. The project that went way over budget because the quote was vague…Or worse, the work had to be...
by Janea Brown | Sep 25, 2025 | Client Success Stories
When our client moved into a stunning high-rise apartment in Chicago, she had a clear vision for her new space. The walls would display an impressive collection of art, 11 to 13 medium-to-large pieces, plus two unique instruments that were part of an intricate...
by Pat Hanah | Aug 4, 2025 | Client Success Stories, Electrical Maintenance Tips
We know that turning a house into a home is all about the details, and lighting in your home is one of those small details that makes all the difference. We were recently invited to help a newlywed couple settle into their first home. Like many new homeowners, they...
by Janea Brown | Jun 13, 2025 | Electrical Maintenance Tips, Preventative Maintenance Tips
When I Am Enjoying Myself at Home, I Don’t Need Insufficient Brightness or Difficult Lighting Fixtures I get it. When you’re relaxing in the comfort of your home — curled up with a book or enjoying family time — the last thing you want is dim, uneven lighting or the...
by Janea Brown | May 5, 2025 | Preventative Maintenance Tips
Let’s be real, every new season brings new energy… and new things to fix, refresh, or figure out. You’re already doing the most keeping your home together, so when it comes to updating your window treatments, the last thing you need is stress. You want something...
by Janea Brown | May 5, 2025 | Client Success Stories
At ProActiv Prevention, the story behind the work is just as powerful as the work itself, and that is why we were honored to be referred by one of our value clients to team up with NBC Universal’s The Kelly Clarkson Show, Humble Design (a home designer company that...
