How is your home’s duct insulation? Most homes across the country contain a series of ducts (or tunnels), which circulate air throughout the house. The ducts circulate warm air in the winter to heat your home and often circulate cool air in the summer to cool...
Looking for a great holiday gift for the homeowner in your family? Think outside the box and consider insulation and air sealing. Why? Insulation and air sealing are the most important home improvement projects one can make! Proper insulation and air sealing means enjoying your home the rest...
Across America, lighting homes costs about 25% of your total electric bill. However, every light presents an opportunity to save on your next electric bill. All you need is a simple, straightforward efficient lighting plan. Fortunately, at GreenHomes America, we believe home energy projects generate success...
Growing Your Residential Contracting Business with GreenHomes America is Easier (and Greener) than You Think! Do you own an HVAC, Windows, Insulation or Solar Residential Contracting business? Are you struggling to find the customer base to keep your business profitable? Do you complete professional, high-quality work...
Imagine the wasted energy costs of leaving a window wide open in your home every day of the year. As strange as that sounds, the hidden leaks, cracks and holes in most homes makes the same impact as keeping a window open in your home...
Does your home feel drafty? Is your home uncomfortable during the winter? If so, you are not alone. Many homes around the country rely on old, leaky and uninsulated HVAC ductwork. As a result, estimates show homeowners waste about 20% of heating and cooling costs...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE), heating and cooling use about ½ of our annual energy costs. So, as winter approaches, now is the time to inspect your home heating system. To help, there are some common furnace troubleshooting...
We depend on electricity for so many things in our daily lives. From toasters, blenders, coffee makers, TV’s, phone chargers, clocks, hair dryers, lights, portable heaters, vacuum cleaners, computers, printers...
What is energy efficiency? We hear the term energy efficient, but what does it mean and how does it impact my home? Essentially, energy efficiency means designing products that minimize waste. As a homeowner, then energy efficiency means home design that incorporates a whole-house approach. Energy efficiency...
For many of us, unfortunately, fall is around the corner. As homeowners, every season means new checklists and home maintenance activities. At GreenHomes America, we believe in home comfort and liveability. From raking leaves and prepping for winter, the general tips for fall help provide...
