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Home repair in Chicago: what to know before you hire

Living Here Updated Sept 2026 Next review Mar 2027 Suggest a correction

Permits, licensed trades and the questions to ask.

City permits and when you need one

Licensed vs. unlicensed trades

Getting three bids

Two-flat and vintage-building quirks

Winter emergencies: furnaces and pipes

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