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…
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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…