Treating or Converting Your Home’s Crawlspace

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Crawlspaces: In older homes, it might just be that creepy space behind the wall, under your home, or in your basement. It might only be accessible via a door outside attached to your home, or you might not even realize it’s there. Older homes used crawlspaces to reduce moisture in the home, though this didn’t end up being a very

How to Save Energy and Reduce Utility Costs This Summer

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The higher temps and humidity spikes for summer have returned again. Each year, Minnesotans find themselves thankful to be rid of winter, then slowly dreading venturing outside in the high summer heat. If you haven’t already, it’s important to make a plan for yourself and your family to combat the summer sun without driving up your energy usage! Follow these

The Misconceptions of First-Time Home Buyers

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Purchasing a home is likely the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. It’s not something people decide quickly. In fact, there are plenty of decisions to make before you even begin shopping. Because it’s such a big decision, there a lot of misconceptions around buying a home that might even frighten off potential home buyers. Some people assume they will

How Much Can Green Energy Applications Actually Save Homeowners?

House on Green Leaf Green Energy Applications

When it comes to green home building, homeowners have a lot of uncertainty. We’re all told about the benefits of green homeownership, but do they really pay off? Which home investments are worth the added price tag? Which should you invest in if you already own your home? If you don’t take advantage of green home solutions, are you spending

Controlling and Preventing Spring Mold Growth in Your Home

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Spring is the season of new growth. The grass is growing again, flowers a jetting out of the ground, and trees are budding. In Minnesota, this also means the last of the snow is melting (or still falling, depending on the day) and ice-covered lakes and rivers are exposed again. All this extra moisture has the opportunity to grow more

Six Tips to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

The quality of the air in your home is determined by a few factors–mainly your home’s HVAC system. All indoor air has the opportunity to become polluted–especially this time of year when mold growth is rampant and allergens are on the move. You might notice low indoor air quality through strange smells, a heavier than normal feeling, or worst of

How does retrofitting save you money?

At the beginning of a new year, it’s time to look at your finances and see whenever you can slim down a few areas of your budget. Is your energy bill astronomical? Turns out, you’re not out of luck. You can easily solve your money troubles pertaining to your heating bill by simply retrofitting your home. Here’s exactly how taking

Hey homeowners, here’s how to gear up for Minneapolis’ new energy initiative

As a new decade is ushered in, Minneapolis continues to fight to decrease its carbon footprint. This year, the city is requiring homeowners to be transparent about their home’s energy efficiency. This new push will require more reporting for homeowners to compile a home energy report for potential buyers. This is just one of the several initiatives that Minneapolis has