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…
For a Range of Insulation Options, Hire a Pro
We have found that there are usually a few options for any given location in the home that needs more insulation. Some of these options require specialized experience or equipment, so they’re not typically found in the average home improvement store. If you do take a tour of the insulation options in a home improvement…
Estimating the Payback Period for Insulation
When homeowners look for insulation contractors in Grand Rapids or insulation contractors in Holland, they usually have the same thought in mind: that their home could be both more comfortable and more energy efficient with more insulation. But how much more? And how do you measure a worthwhile investment? When you’re evaluating an insulation project,…
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…
Cozy Sweater or Cozy Home?
Ask any three homeowners about their ideal indoor temperature in winter, and you will likely get three different answers. People just feel comfortable at different temperatures. Many people will even tell you that an ideal home temperature in summer is different in the winter – say, 68 in winter and 75 in summer – and…
A Simple Way to Calculate Your Insulation Needs
If you’re a homeowner considering insulation in Grand Rapids or insulation in Holland, one of your first questions may be how much insulation your home actually needs. What amount is recommended for our area, and what would make your home ideally comfortable? One valuable resource for estimating how much insulation you need is the U.S. Department…
What Is Insulation R Value?
If you’re searching for insulation contractors in Grand Rapids or insulation contractors in Holland, you already know that your home could probably benefit from more insulation. One of the most important factors to consider when looking into insulation contractors, materials, and costs, is the R value of insulation. Since educating folks about home efficiency in West Michigan…
New Energy Efficiency Rebates from Efficiency UNITED
Take the first step in your fight against drafty and damp rooms, cold floors and temperature swings too big for even Michigan. Heads up, lakeshore Michigan Gas customers! We’ve got some exciting news about new and improved rebates available for home energy efficiency improvements in your area! Michigan Gas, as a part of Efficiency UNITED, is rolling out…