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…
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What’s Really Going on in Your Crawl Space?
When’s the last time you moseyed on down to your crawl space? We’re guessing everyone has the same answer to that: hardly ever, if you can help it. And if you’re anything like us, you might even still be getting over your childhood fear of the confined, oft-neglected spaces. Out of sight, out of mind….
The different types of Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is a hot item right now! From new construction to retrofit construction the product is available everywhere. But, what’s the difference? Here is a basic run down of spray foam insulation. The main differences between open and closed cell foam are moisture permeability, R-Value, and flexibility. Closed cell foam is a moisture…
How to Choose a Spray Foam Insulation Contractor
There are many benefits to adding spray foam insulation to your home – especially if you live in the greater Grand Rapids area and have to deal with brutally cold winters each year. Of course, that spray foam insulation is only going to help keep your home warm if it is installed correctly. So how…
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…
Benefits of Insulation for Sound Reduction
If you are looking for insulation contractors to reduce high energy bills or make you home more comfortable, you may find there is an added side benefit to improving your insulation: sound reduction. After all, unwanted noise can affect your comfort, concentration, and even behavior. If someone in your home snores, or you’re concerned about…
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…