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How to Avoid a Space Heater Fire: Safety Tips + Alternatives
Heating equipment is one of the top causes of house fires in the US, especially during the cold months. Here we review the top tips to use space heaters safely and the best options to keep your home warm and cozy without space heaters.
How to Interpret Uneven Snow Melt on Roof
A patchy or uneven layer of snow on your roof means that you don’t have enough insulation in your attic, and you also most likely have air leaks that allow warm air from your home to enter the attic, warming the underside of your roof and melting the snow.
Why Is My Upstairs So Hot?
Why Is My Upstairs So Hot? Bill Hoelzer Air Sealing, Insulation Estimated reading time: 5 minutes This may hit home: In the summer, your rooms upstairs get way hotter than the rest of the house, even with the air conditioner running. Then winter comes, and the upstairs temperature drops by five to ten degrees compared […]
Home Insulation Health Hazards
Home Insulation Health Hazards Ecotelligent Homes Cellulose Insulation, Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Insulation is a necessity to keep our home at a safe temperature during cold Michigan winters and comfortable during its searing summers. While home insulation is overall beneficial for our home, it does have downsides when it comes […]
What You Should Know About Injection Foam Insulation
What You Should Know About Injection Foam Insulation Ecotelligent Homes Cellulose Insulation, Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you are looking for insulation options for existing walls, you might have learned that you have a few insulation options to choose from. One option that you’re probably frequently running into is injection […]
Is Condensation on My Walls Normal?
Condensation on the walls of your home is not normal. Condensation can occur in bathrooms after a shower, or in the kitchen when cooking, but it should clear away relatively quickly and not linger. While condensation can occur, if it lasts long term as opposed to subsiding, it is typically a sign of a lack […]
Types of Green Insulation
The focus on having an energy efficient home is not new, but is green insulation the way to go to help reduce your carbon footprint? Some types of green insulation are good for the environment in terms of using recycled materials. Others have a higher R-value to help make your home more energy efficient and […]
What does R-value Mean?
Over the years, the number of insulation options on the market has vastly grown. Add to it energy efficient standards and recommendations of each insulation type and it can be difficult to make an educated decision without becoming overwhelmed. If you have begun looking for new insulation, you might be seeing a lot of information […]
The Importance of Comfort for those Aging in Place
Aging in place has become more talked about in recent years. News segments focus on how to keep a home safe while aging in place such as a walk-in shower, grab bars at the entrance and exits of the home, and many more. What those news segments don’t focus on is the importance of comforts […]
Reducing Your Home’s Environmental Impact
When it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, many of us think about driving less and recycling more. But have you thought about how much energy the home you live in uses? If you’re curious, calculate your home’s emissions using this carbon footprint calculator. On average, a home in Michigan uses 3,948kW of energy a […]