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Insulation and Air Sealing: Don’t Do One without the Other

May 30, 2024November 17, 2020

Homeowners in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo who are looking to improve their home comfort and lower their heating and cooling costs may be wondering if upgrading their home’s insulation is …

Most Effective Ways to Weatherize Your House

April 17, 2019

An energy-efficient house is one with a complete thermal enclosure system. If your property was built over 30 years ago, there is a good chance that it lacks the necessary features to reduce heat transfer. As a result, your interior in summers naturally feel hotter and winters colder.

Areas in Your Home That Require Insulation

September 7, 2018

Home insulation doesn’t mean insulating every last bit of your home. That would be a costly and unnecessary project. Instead, insulating the right rooms can be enough to make a big difference. Here at WMGB Home Improvement, we show you what rooms need to be insulated. This way, you can spend less on your project. In return, you’ll save more money on energy bills.

3 Ideas to Make Your Home Comfy, Safe and Efficient

June 18, 2018

Are you looking for different ways to improve your home? Common home improvement projects include updating the roof or siding, adding new appliances and replacing windows, but what if your roof is still relatively new, or you don’t want to ratchet up your monthly electric bill? It’s time to take a look at the home insulation and other possible ideas that can help improve the way your home functions.

Understanding a Home Energy Audit and Its Benefits

March 12, 2018

A home energy audit can greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency. WMGB Home Improvement doesn’t just install high-quality egress windows; we can also perform whole house energy audits. Our Home Energy Evaluation will provide you with a clear picture of your home’s energy use, so you can focus on the best ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Learn more here:

Understanding Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation

October 27, 2017

WMGB Home Improvement is an expert at evaluating homes for energy loss and discovering ways to fix the energy problems that our clients might be facing. We use blown-in insulation and a variety of other methods to make our clients’ homes more energy-efficient and comfortable. Aside from our services, we are a big believer in educating our clients to help them make better decisions. That’s why today, we will discuss features and benefits of both fiberglass and cellulose insulation:

Understanding Home Insulation Basics

September 29, 2017

Your home’s comfort and energy efficiency rely on many factors. One of the most overlooked components, however, is insulation. Most homeowners blame their HVAC system for a room being too cold or too warm. What they fail to notice is that there are many insulation options available, from insulation boards to blown-in insulation, that can keep their living space pleasant. WMGB Home Improvement Home Improvement discusses some home insulation basics about which you need to know.

Solutions to Common Home Insulation Problems

May 30, 2024May 9, 2017

There are several reasons buying an old house is an attractive prospect: history, architectural details, and probably even a stable foundation. But an often overlooked aspect of old houses is its energy efficiency. Since old houses were built at a time where modern insulation like blown-in insulation wasn’t the norm, installation or replacement is a likelihood when you buy an old house.

The Process of Blown-in Insulation

May 30, 2024April 26, 2017

An increase in your energy costs could be due to poor attic insulation. An efficient way to deal with this is to insulate your attic with blown-in insulation. At WMGB Home Improvement, we specialize in home insulation. We discuss the process behind blown-in insulation as well as its benefits.

5 Tips on Keeping Warm and Comfortable Before Winter Ends

May 30, 2024March 30, 2017

The last few weeks of winter is usually the coldest, which is why keeping your indoors warm is essential. Passive insulation like dual-glazed insulated windows and blown-in insulation does most of the work keeping stable indoor temperatures, but you can also do the following tips in case to better keep your home warm and comfortable.

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