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How To Find Air Leaks in a Home
Out of all the ways you can kickstart your journey of saving energy within your home, checking for air leakage is at the very top of the list. Matter-of-fact, the prevalence of modern-day homes containing inefficient energy is such a wide-scale issue that it’s...
What Is a Home Energy Audit?
What is a home energy audit? Fortunately, this question isn’t too much of a head-scratcher. A home energy audit—also known as a home energy assessment—is a simple first step to planning energy-efficient home improvements. The US Department of Energy recommends a...
Can I Do Spray Foam Insulation Myself?
Comparable to other commercial materials, spray foam is one of the first-rate insulation products on today’s modern market. This is because of what it can create: a solid block of resistant material. Spray foam insulates against air, heat loss, sound, and even water...
When Is It Too Cold for Spray Foam Insulation?
Cold weather seems to make any job harder, doesn’t it? The winter blues creep in big time during the dark, cold months to affect minds and bodies alike. The weather around us and the temperature of our surroundings can sway our decisions. The cold also deeply affects...
4 Signs That Your Attic Is Under-Insulated
According to ENERGY STAR, as many as 90% of American homes are under-insulated, including homes in the Greater Rockford area and Northern Illinois. One of the most commonly under-insulated areas is the attic. But before you go ahead and insulate or reinsulate your...
How to Prevent Indoor Moisture Issues
The summer months in Illinois bring a lot heat and humidity, which, if not controlled, can damage your home and your health. If you’re a homeowner in the Rockford, Illinois, area, make sure you’re taking the right steps to control humidity and moisture inside your...
Freshen Up Your Home This Spring
Are you looking to make your home feel clean and fresh this spring? While most Rockford, IL area homeowners jump to solutions like spring cleaning and open windows for a fresher home, the surest way to freshen up your home this spring is with smart and simple energy...
Why to Hire a Professional for Your Home Energy Assessment
Wouldn’t it be great if you could find out exactly where your house is wasting energy and money, along with what you could do to improve home performance? You can with an energy assessment. An energy assessment, also known as an energy audit, gives you an in-depth...
Drafty House? It’s Not Your Windows
Drafts are an all-too-familiar phenomenon for homeowners here in northern Illinois — especially now that the freezing temperatures and fierce winds of winter have arrived. Many homeowners in the area believe that their windows and doors are to blame for their winter...