How to Keep Upstairs Cool in Summer (and Warm in Winter)

One of the most common complaints we get from homeowners – The upstairs is consistently hotter than the main floor in the summer, and it’s colder than the main floor in the winter. If this sounds familiar, check out our top recommendations to improve…READ MORE

Insulation, Ductless Heat Pump, CoolingBill HoelzerJune 10, 2024Bill

Case Study: Attic Insulation - Portland, Oregon

If you’re like most people, you don’t think about your attic very often. Do you know what it looks like up there? If you don’t have enough insulation, adding insulation is the most cost effective upgrade most people can do to bring down their energy bills … READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerJuly 10, 2023insulation, Attic Insulation, Bill

Case Study: Net Zero Energy Homes - Portland

If you have a net zero energy home, then you produce more energy than you consume in a year. Sounds great, but where do you start? How do go about making your home net zero. and what does it cost? We’re sharing the story of Ryan, Megan, and … READ MORE

Insulation, Net Zero, Heat Pump, PortlandBill HoelzerJuly 6, 2023Bill

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter in Oregon

Here's how to know if you’re not ready for the winter here in Oregon: (1) A room or floor of your home gets consistently colder; (2) you notice drafts of cold air; (3) you see mold or condensation; or (4) your get ice dams (Central Oregon) … READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerNovember 11, 2022Bill

Attic Foam Board Insulation in Portland + Bend

The choice between foam board and cellulose comes down to this: How do you want to use your attic space? If you want to use your attic for storage or a new bedroom, go with rigid foam board insulation. If yon’t need the space, choose … READ MORE

Insulation, Bend, PortlandBill HoelzerApril 27, 2022Bill

Three Green Insulation Options for Your Home

When we talk about insulation, we tend to focus on the end results, like lower energy bills, but the insulation materials get relatively little attention. Are all insulation materials created equal? Absolutely not. Here’s what to know about green insulation…READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerJanuary 19, 2021Bill

DIY or call insulation contractors?

Have you thought about rolling up your sleeves and sealing air leaks or adding home insulation yourself? If so, this article is for you. You’ll find an overview of projects you could probably do yourself and projects that are best left to insulation contractors…READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerMay 14, 2020Bill

Drafty home? How insulation can help

While you theoretically could help avoid drafty areas in your home by cranking up the thermostat, you'd still be left with uneven heating across multiple rooms. Increasing your thermostat's temperature will help draftier areas feel warmer, but then you'll…READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerNovember 21, 2019

Installing attic, wall, and floor insulation

What’s it like to install attic insulation, wall insulation, and floor insulation? Here we give an overview of what we do and why it matters. For example, when hiring a contractor for wall insulation, make sure they remove your siding rather than cutting holes…READ MORE

InsulationBill HoelzerNovember 8, 2019

Find and Fix Cold Spots with Thermal Imaging

When it’s cold outside, you may notice more drafts and cold spots in your home. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we can easily use thermal imaging to find gaps in wall insulation, identifying exactly where that cold air is entering your home…READ MORE

Insulation, Energy AuditBill HoelzerFebruary 7, 2019Bill

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