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At GreenHomes America our passion is to truly improve homes across America. We strive to help homeowners understand the proper steps to successfully accomplish their home improvement projects. GHA preaches the benefits of a home energy audit because the results shine a light on the...

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...

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...

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...

Finding ways to conserve energy and reduce your electric bills can be extremely frustrating because we rely on electricity for so many daily activities. From space heaters to air conditioners to lighting to appliances to TV’s to phone chargers to hair dryers to computers. The...

Welcome to the dog day of August. It is the middle of the summer and our homes are battling the summer sun for a few months. Are you looking for ways to keep your house cool? Are you tired of seeing your summer utility bills rise each year...

From dust and mildew to drafty rooms and windows, there are common problems dealing with home maintenance. Learn about these common problems and solutions. Problem: Drafty Rooms Solution: Air sealing helps stop drafts and improves comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Plus, air sealing reduces your utility...

Home Energy Audit Why get an energy audit? The GreenHomes America Comprehensive 26 Pt. Home Energy Audit Report pinpoints sources of high energy consumption. Additionally, our audit report provides details on and health and comfort issues. For example, our audit reviews potential air leaks, insufficient insulation, moisture, defective ducts, gas...

Explore the commonly asked questions about icicles and ice-damming. What causes icicles on your roof? Icicles form on the edge of your roof in the winter time. They form when the snow sitting on your roof melts. The resulting water runs down the edge of your roof...