Spring home maintenance in Kansas City usually starts with gutters, grading, and basement checks after heavy rain. The crawl space, if your home has one, often gets skipped. Many homes around Kansas City have basements or partial basements, not [...]

Most Kansas City homeowners don't think about insulation until the temperatures drop. But waiting until winter means overpaying on cooling bills all summer. With our local summer temperatures regularly topping 90°F, your attic can quietly become the biggest energy [...]

Missouri winters hit harder than many people expect. Average January temperatures hover around 30°F, and long stretches dip well below freezing. Every part of the state deals with icy conditions, so homes need real preparation to stay warm and [...]

An Overlooked Source of Energy Loss in Kansas City Homes If you’re looking to save money on energy bills, you might think of upgrading your furnace, installing a new water heater, or swapping out old light bulbs. But one [...]

Seasonal allergies in Missouri and Kansas are no laughing matter. Each season brings its own agonies, triggered by the tree and grass pollen. If you suffer from allergies, you're all too familiar with the sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion that come with [...]

Crawl spaces are a feature in some older Kansas City homes, but they're often overlooked or misunderstood. A damp, uninsulated crawl space can lead to a host of problems, from mold and pests to high energy bills. This guide [...]

The Appeal and Challenge of Vaulted Ceilings Walking into a room with a vaulted or cathedral ceiling can be awe-inspiring. They can instantly elevate the look and feel of any home, creating a sense of grandeur and spaciousness, especially in [...]

When it comes to home insulation, the first area that comes to mind is the attic. Building airflow moves from ground to sky, naturally pulling conditioned indoor air up and out of a structure. Proper attic insulation helps keep conditioned [...]

Do you or someone you love suffer from asthma or asthma-related attacks? It’s estimated that 26 million Americans are affected by asthma or asthma-related conditions. It’s proven that these attacks have a direct link to air quality — and air [...]

When we think of air quality, we most often think of outdoor air. Did you know that the air inside your home may have the biggest impact on your health? One estimate indicates the average person receives 72 percent of [...]

Building science is a new concept to some homeowners. Building science is the study of how buildings consume energy and taking a whole-house approach to energy savings. By looking at the home as one unit, a qualified contractor can make [...]

Even if your home is newer, your attic may be under insulated. Today’s building codes may be different than codes when your home was built. Your insulation may have settled. A hard wind entering your attic through your soffits may [...]

Air sealing is the process of reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of a home. It is an important step to reduce energy costs, reduce drafts and cold spots, help to keep out pests and allergens, [...]

Most people understand a basic principle about air — warm air rises, cool air sinks. If you aren’t familiar, this principle is demonstrated by watching a hot air balloon in action. When it’s filled with heated (light) air, the balloon [...]

When considering home energy upgrades, many homeowners look at two projects: insulation or windows. There are many conflicting messages about which is the best investment for your energy dollar. The more visible upgrade option, windows come to mind as a [...]

If you’re not familiar with the two-in-one benefits of spray foam insulation, we’re here to help! To understand the benefits of spray foam insulation, think of a foam coffee cup or a foam ice chest. Both products keep heat or [...]