If you live in a colder part of the United States, winter is likely just getting into full swing for you. While some people love the cold and the outdoor activities that come with it, it can also make for an extremely uncomfortable home if your house isn’t properly prepared for frigid temperatures. The same…
LED Lighting Questions & Answers
We are going to explore some of the most common questions that people have about LED lights. The following sections will be dedicated to answering these common questions and trying to provide as much information as possible about each topic. This is a great way to learn more about LED lights and how they can…
What’s the Best Insulation for an Attic
Once you’ve determined that you need insulation for your attic, whether you are replacing existing insulation or adding new insulation, you should take time to do some research on what insulation is best for attics. Regardless of how big your house is, where it’s located, or how old it is, every house needs to have…
Home Maintenance Checklist
Each season can cause different impacts to your home and staying on top of maintenance will help prevent serious issues in the future. As a homeowner, doing tasks like this may seem tedious and unnecessary but they will help ensure your home is in proper condition year-round. This annual home maintenance checklist is broken up…
The Move to Spray Foam Insulation
Over the past few years there has been a clear trend in the world of insulation, that being the growing popularity of spray foam insulation. Many new homes have moved to spray foam insulation while remodels and retrofits are also largely moving more and more towards spray foam insulation to fix problem areas in older…
Signs Your Home is Under-insulated
Decades ago, there were little to no insulation regulations which means today, many older homes are either under-insulated or the insulation methods are now ineffective. Without proper insulation, homeowners face several issues that decrease the comfort of their homes and increase their energy bills. By recognizing the common signs of under-insulation, homeowners will be able…
What to Do About Heat and Air Escaping Your Home
It can be very frustrating to come home and find uncomfortable and uneven temperatures throughout your house. Also, you may find that because of this, your gas bills have been a bit higher than expected. At GreenFit Homes, we know people are always looking for home energy saving tips and ways to stop air from…
Advantages of a Raintight UnderDeck Drainage System
Underdecking provides several benefits that are functional, appealing, and innovative. Without UnderDeck systems, elevated decks create a wet and dark space underneath where you can often find mildew and mold. By getting a deck ceiling system installed, precipitation will be collected and moved away from the home through a reliable gutter system. This creates a…
Have you heard of Underdecking?
You’re not alone if you’re not entirely sure what underdecking is! It’s a relatively new term in the home improvement space and it’s taking the market by storm. Underdecking is an outdoor ceiling system, or a ceiling beneath a second-level deck. Underdecking systems provide drainage for multi-level, raised, and/or elevated decks as well as a…
3 Big Fat Myths about Home Insulation
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…