[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Is Radon even real? Radon is most definitely real and it is colorless, odorless, and undetectable without specialized equipment. However, radon readings in homes even within the same...

Happy Halloween!!
Why do we celebrate Halloween? Halloween will be filled with costumes and candy, but why do we do this? It is thought that this day was created for the Celts to dress up in white with blacked faces to ward off evil spirits believed to be roaming the Earth. Later on...

Projects Outside Are Starting!
Let GIC help you check some of those projects of your list! The weather is warming up and this means most of us are starting on a list of outdoor projects. We all know there will be those certain projects that you just won't be able to get done this summer on your...

GIC is now offering REScheck!
Green Improvement Consulting is now offering REScheck certificates! These certificates are a simplified way for building officials to make sure your home meets IECC requirements. Every new home must meet set energy requirements in order to pass inspection. Here at...

Save Money Each Month With Your Tax Return Money!
Put your tax return to work for you! Most of us have plans for our tax return long before we receive them. Why not put your tax return to use towards saving money all year round? There are many expenses when owning a home, so wouldn't it be nice if you could lower...

Our Customers helped us win the Super Service Award!
GIC has earned the Super Service Award for 2016! What is the Super Service award you say? Angie's List chooses top A-rated companies in their category, within their market for this honor. The nomination comes from customers...

What can snow on the roof tell me about my home?
What does snow melting on my roof really mean? Yes snow is a beautiful thing, but it also lets you know how well your homes attic is insulated. In the days that follow after a snowfall, look up at the roof on your home. If the outside temperature stays below...

Tis The Season For Giving Back
Christmas is the time for giving! Christmas time can be a very difficult for many. Although the season is not about presents, giving back to others can lift their spirits. Just to know that someone else is thinking about them, can make this time of the year a little...

Light Up Your House With LED OR Incandescent Christmas Lights?
Get out there and light up your house!! It's that time of the year when many of us are putting Christmas lights on our house for the neighbors to enjoy. Most of us can not live up to the beauty of the National Lampoons Christmas Vacation home, but we can try...

Make an investment in your utility bill.
Go green while making an investment in your utility bill! Most homeowners will settle into their utility bill like a car payment. Since utilities are a necessity most of us will pay the monthly bill without thinking twice. Wouldn't it be nice if you could invest a...