Who doesn’t love to save money? Most people will admit that saving money is on the top of their priority list when it comes to any home improvement project. If you are thinking about doing your own work to save a little money you may want to consider the potential costs of screwing up because…
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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…
Are You Ready for Winter? A Checklist to Prepare
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…
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…
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…