When you think of daydream about all the things you want to do to upgrade your home, you’re probably not envisioning rolls of fiberglass batt and piles of cellulose insulation. Let’s face it: insulation is not the sexiest of home improvement projects. Because of that, a lot of homeowners believe in some myths about home…
Category: Energy Efficiency
What Type of Insulation Works Best? Guide to Insulation Options
As a homeowner in the Grand Rapids area, you probably already understand just how important insulation is to your home. Keeping the warm air in and the cold air out is key to enjoying a comfortable winter. But do you know which kind of insulation will work best in your house? There are a variety…

Holland Michigan Homeowners: The Time is Now for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The City of Holland and the Holland Energy Fund have joined forces to create the Holland Home Energy Retrofit (HER) Program… and it makes home energy efficiency upgrades nearly irresistible! Home Energy Improvements Have Never Been Easier and More Affordable The HER Program helps qualified homeowners in the City of Holland make energy improvements to…

Let’s Talk Lighting: Why You Should Be Using LEDs in Your Can Lights
How do you light your home? “With electricity” is what you’re most likely thinking. Fair enough. Now, go further. Do you used canned recessed lighting on either the interior or exterior of your home? “Canned” lighting are those inset lights that are good for directing spotlight, putting on dimmer switches, and creating an amiable atmosphere….

Update Insulation & Reduce Your Heating Bill
One of the biggest surprises for first-time homeowners is just how expensive owning a home can be. The monthly mortgage payment is just the beginning – once you add on insurance, utilities, repairs and maintenance, and taxes, it seems that half of your paycheck is gone before it even reaches the bank. With that in…

Brrrr, It’s Cold in Here! Time to Replace Your Home’s Insulation
Winter in Michigan is cold. Is that breaking news to you? Probably not. Even those who have only lived in the Grand Rapids area for a single year understand just how cold the weather can be in December, January, and February. To ride out the winter comfortably, most residents in West Michigan spend a lot…

Homeowner’s Guide to Winter Preparation – Part 2
In the first post of our ‘Homeowner’s Guide to Winter Preparation’ series, we discussed the importance of insulation in keeping your Grand Rapids area home warm in the winter. While insulation is certainly a crucial part of the equation, there are a number of other factors at play. Specifically, air sealing, windows, and HVAC tune-ups…

Homeowner’s Guide to Winter Preparation – Part 1
You don’t need us to tell you that fall has arrived – you surely noticed for yourself when you stepped outside this morning for the first time. It won’t be long before these brisk autumn days turn into frigid winter nights, so it would be wise to make sure your home is ready for the…

It’s Not Too Early to Think About Insulation
Though summer is still with us (for a few weeks more, anyway), it’s not to early for West Michigan homeowners to start thinking about those cold winter months. Was your home drafty and chilly last winter? How are you going to make your home more comfortable this season? Local insulation specialists will do a thorough…

What Are Your Insulation Options?
Insulation. Thrilling? Not to most. But when it comes down to comfort and energy use in your home, insulation is the name of the game. The basic function of insulation is simple: to stop airflow between the indoors and out. In the summer, it means keeping hot air out, and in winter, it means keeping…