Cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and changing leaves mean a beautiful October is in full bloom. Which can only lead in one direction: winter. Last winter, we saw a very atypical season, where the number of days with a high temperature below 20 degrees far surpassed the decade of winters before — and all before…
Category: Energy Efficiency
5 Ways to Reduce Summer Energy Bills
When we think of high energy bills Grand Rapids homeowners often think of winter’s chill. However, many people spend more on energy than necessary in the summer months as well. With a few simple practices, and sometimes with the help of home improvement contractors in Grand Rapids who can help address energy issues, you may…
You Fixed the Leak – Now What?
Having survived one of the worst winters in recent memory, many homeowners are either hiring home improvement contractors in Grand Rapids or beginning on their own to address any home issues caused by the snow, ice, and crazy temperatures. For many homeowners, roof issues have “come to light,” either immediately as the snow melted or…
Improving Year-Round Comfort with Insulation
Even in Grand Rapids, summer temperatures can creep up there and are sometimes downright unpleasant, sending many homeowners in search of insulation contractors in Grand Rapids. Perhaps our expectations have changed over the years, or perhaps the reality of global warming has caught up with us. In either case, with tighter modern construction standards, it…
3 Causes of Foggy Windows
One of the major reasons homeowners consider window replacement in Grand Rapids boils down to one symptom: foggy windows. In our part of the country, there can actually be several main causes of foggy windows, and not all of them require window replacement. The underlying cause of foggy windows is always humidity, and more specifically…
7 Reasons Your Energy Bills Higher Than They Need to Be
In the Grand Rapids area, we certainly had more heating days during the last season than normal. And particularly if you heat with propane, higher energy prices this year were also to blame. If you find your energy bills are higher this year, it is certainly no surprise. But are they higher than they need…
Is Insulation a DIY Project?
Certainly any investment in insulation will likely begin to both accrue energy savings and improve home comfort almost immediately – a warming thought in chilly months. The question for many people is whether it makes sense to tackle the project yourself or consider hiring a professional. Depending on a number of factors, home insulation can…
For a Range of Insulation Options, Hire a Pro
We have found that there are usually a few options for any given location in the home that needs more insulation. Some of these options require specialized experience or equipment, so they’re not typically found in the average home improvement store. If you do take a tour of the insulation options in a home improvement…
Estimating the Payback Period for Insulation
When homeowners look for insulation contractors in Grand Rapids or insulation contractors in Holland, they usually have the same thought in mind: that their home could be both more comfortable and more energy efficient with more insulation. But how much more? And how do you measure a worthwhile investment? When you’re evaluating an insulation project,…
Adding Insulation to an Existing Home
If you’re like other homeowners thinking about insulation in Grand Rapids this time of year, or insulation in Holland, you may be wondering whether your home could really benefit from adding insulation. According to the Department of Energy, unless your home is recently constructed and specifically designed for energy efficiency, nearly any home can benefit…