Energy-Efficient Home Trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Don’t leak energy anywhere in your home. There are myriad ways to prevent lost energy and ensure you make good use of the energy you consume. If you’re interested in a sustainable home in West Michigan, we’re excited to provide an overview so that...
9 Tips for Building a Passive Solar Custom Home with Free Heat
Your dream home is green. You want to use as little energy as possible and perhaps generate your own energy with solar panels. There are plenty of options to use less energy in your custom home. One such option in the suite of green home technology...
The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green
Green homes often come with a prohibitive price tag, or at least that’s a perception that keeps many homeowners from considering purchasing green homes or pursuing eco-friendly home improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the only...
Parade of Homes 2022
R-Value Homes is pleased to promote our 2022 Parade of Homes showpiece. We cannot wait for you to take in these thoughtful features and detailed craftsmanship. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. Nestled on...
Designing a High-Performance Home in West Michigan
A lot of questions about building an insulated concrete form (ICF) home center around the design. Some of our most frequently asked about designing a high-performance homeinclude the following: Do I need to work with a certain designer? Can I use...
Simple Curb Appeal Ideas That Will Make a Big Impact
(Guest Post by Ray Flynn from DIY Guys) Home selling can be a time and labor-intensive process, even when you’re well prepared for all that goes into it. There are a few steps you can take to speed things up, however, and they’re not necessarily...
Ventilation and Your Custom Home: All You Need to Know
RenewAire, Fantech and Zehnder, oh my! You’ve decided that balanced ventilation is important in your new construction. Now a whole world of options lies before you. Choosing the proper ventilation for your project can be overwhelming. We all want to
