Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we’re going to tell it to you straight: winter is coming. (Please don’t shoot the messenger.) If you remember anything about our dreadfully long, ice-cold winter last year, you might already have a sinking feeling in your stomach knowing that September is nearly over. We certainly…
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…
Indoor Air Quality and Allergies
Many people who are looking for home improvement contractors want to make their home healthier and more efficient. If you or a family member has allergies, you may have already considered home performance improvements to better your health and comfort in the long term. One of the ways to reduce allergy symptoms is to improve…
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…
Prepping Your Home for Your Retirement
If you’re thinking of retirement, your coworkers and contemporaries are probably thinking of you with admiration and perhaps just a twinge of jealousy. As you prepare for more leisure time, you may also be spending some time thinking about reconnecting with lost passions and establishing new routines, as well as any budget adjustments you’ll make…
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…
What Home Improvements Increase Resale Value
With spring finally beginning to take hold, both homeowners and home improvement contractors in Grand Rapids are preparing for this year’s projects. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably have a list of projects for the home, from basic maintenance projects to life-enhancing optional improvements. Whether you’re thinking of selling your home in the near…
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…
3 Basic Questions about Air Sealing Your Home
Many people realize that their home could benefit from more insulation, or better insulation in Grand Rapids or the surrounding areas. But have you heard of the “Golden Key” to reducing draftiness and improving energy efficiency? It’s actually air sealing, which, in combination with insulating to the proper R-value, has been shown to save up…