Attics and More Team up with Budget Dumpster to Teach Customers How to Insulate Their Attics

Eco-tech-based companies aim to help homeowners conserve energy, save money, and live comfortably.

CLEMENTON, NJ, Oct. 28, 2022 –– Stefan Schulz, one of the senior editors of Attics and More, a leading eco-technology company, has teamed up with Budget Dumpster writer Andrea Axsom to teach customers how to insulate their attic properly. The companies are collaborating to help cost-effectively keep homes warm in the winter and educate people on the proper ways of installing and maintaining attic insulation.

With rising energy costs across the United States, it is more important than ever for homeowners to insulate their attics this winter. A poorly insulated attic allows hot air to escape. As more hot air leaves a home due to poor insulation, the energy bills increase as homeowners turn up the thermostat to heat their properties.

Hot air rises and escapes through the ceilings, attics, and roofs of homes if they are not properly insulated. A home can lose 25% of its heating in fall and winter due to a poorly insulated attic. Twenty-five percent of a homeowner’s energy costs are lost due to their insulation. Merely adding new insulation to a home’s attic can see a homeowner receive a 100% return on their investment.

Attic insulation is one of the more cost-efficient ways to improve a home’s energy usage. Insulation can be purchased and installed within hours, giving immediate homeowner relief.

“The amount of attic insulation that should be used depends on several factors, including the type of insulation, the climate you live in, and the current level of insulation in your attic,” Stefan Schulz, senior editor of Attics and More, said. “To determine how much insulation you need, measure the thickness of the existing insulation in inches and compare it to the recommended levels for your climate.”

Attic insulation doesn’t just keep a home warm during the winter. There are myriad benefits to adding new, high-quality insulation to an attic space. Allergens and insects will have fewer entry points into a home while decreasing noise pollution from outside. In addition, homes will become more humidity resistant.

Most homes 10 years old or older lack the insulation thickness needed to save money on their energy bills. Innovations in insulation provide even better energy savings today than in years past. R-30 insulation is commonly used today and is lightyears ahead of the R-11 and R-15 models used in homes a decade ago. Energy consumption will reduce, and homeowners will see significant savings each year.

In addition to insulating their attics, homeowners should also check for energy leaks throughout their homes. Energy can leak through:

  • Poorly insulated walls
  • Gaps where cables, drains, and pipes exit the property
  • Windows, which constitute a significant energy loss area after attics

In September 2022, US power prices rose to their highest mark in 41 years. Homeowners can invest in their homes and receive a return on their investment with attic insulation. The solution may seem simple, but it can save people thousands of dollars.

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Attics and More Collaborates with Budget Dumpster on How to Choose the Best Attic Insulation

Our senior editor, Stefan Schulz uses his 10 years of experience partnering with more than 50 insulation contactors and local companies to provide expert-quality recommendations to homeowners, contractors, and more.  

CLEMENTON, NJ, Oct. 28, 2022 –– Stefan Schulz, one of the senior editors of Attics and More worked closely with Budget Dumpster writer, Rachael Bieschke to provide her readers with industry expert recommendations on how to choose the best attic insulation. This time of year, homeowners and contractors are busy trying to weatherproof their homes for the cold winter season, but attic insulation can improve home comfort all year round. Choosing the best attic insulation for your needs can improve your home’s energy efficiency by reducing your heating and cooling costs by as much as 15%, according to Energy Star. 

When asked about the most important factors to consider before choosing your attic insulation, Schulz shared, “if you fail to evaluate things like application type and R-value, your attic insulation might not work as well as you hoped. This can result in wasted time and effort, plus unnecessary expenses to replace the insulation with the proper products.”

The best attic insulation will provide additional benefits, such as:

  • Decreased noise pollution
  • Better humidity resistance
  • Fewer entry points for allergens and insects
  • Reduced ice dams on your roof

Attic insulation is a highly cost-effective home improvement project, which can lead to more than 100% return on investment, according to the Insulation Institute. If you’re looking to increase your home’s value without spending a fortune, cellulose and fiberglass insulation can provide significant improvements. Schulz said, “fiberglass and cellulose are two of the most common types of attic insulation, but there are also a number of green options available that use recycled materials. He continues, “Ultimately, the best attic insulation for your home will depend on a variety of factors. But by taking the time to do your research, you can be sure to choose an option that will provide superior energy efficiency and year-round comfort.”

Stay up-to-date on recent industry updates and methods and products that can improve your home’s efficiency, ventilation, and more by diving deep into Attics and More’s well of informational content, round-ups, and statistics. 

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Founded in 2014, Atticsandmore.com is centered on the mission to arm homeowners and contractors with thoroughly researched and well-crafted content on innovative and eco-friendly technologies in the insulation, ventilation, and air sealing space. The team works diligently to provide recommendations that improve the lives of families and communities who want to save money through energy conservation and sustainable home improvement projects. Twitter: @atticsandmore

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Attics and More Awarded Great Place to Work®Certification

Attics and More has been recognized by Great Place to Work® on Certification Nation Day, a National Celebration of Outstanding Workplaces

Haddon Township, New Jersey  — Attics and More has been awarded a Great Place to Work® certification for outstanding company culture and employee job satisfaction.

The Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike as a global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences. The certification is awarded to businesses who score exceptionally high on the Great Place to Work® certification survey.

Attics and More’s survey results showed that one hundred percent of employees considered company management approachable, competent at running a business, clear in their expectations, and diligent in informing employees about changes to the company. The typical employee response to the quality of the company culture within U.S.-based companies is only fifty-nine percent.

“You can’t just buy everyone pizza on Fridays and call it company culture,” Michele DuCoin, President of Attics and More, said. “People need to feel valued. They need support. They need to believe they’re making an important contribution to a valuable cause. We work really hard to make that happen, and this certification is proof of that work paying off.”

Attics and More cites a focus on professional growth opportunities, clear deliverables and expectations, and a commitment to customer satisfaction as core reasons for the happiness of its employees.

“Our products and related services reduce our customer’s utility expenses and enable homes to be more energy-efficient. Comfort in the home and in the pocketbook is the real core of what we do,” DuCoin said. “When you frame it like that, it’s easy for people to love what they do. Then you give them the tools to grow, develop, and achieve, and they take it from there. Creating that environment is hard work, but it’s probably the most important work our leadership team does.”

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.

Attics and More is always seeking motivated, honest, and hard-working professionals to join their team. For career inquiries, please send your resume to .

About Attics and More

Attics and More is an innovative insulation and ventilation company that helps homeowners conserve energy, save money, live more comfortably, and protect the environment. We provide homeowners in NJ, PA, & DE with eco-friendly products that are “Made in the USA,” with excellence in customer service at the forefront of everything we do.

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Attics and More is now a Partner of One Tree Planted.

Haddon Township, NJ — Attics and More announced today a new partnership with One Tree Planted, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and ecological experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. As an environmental charity, One Tree Planted’s mission is to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees.

“We thought there is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to plant 200 trees on behalf of our customers, partners, and friends,” said Edward DuCoin, Co-Founder of Attics and More.

The 2021 Earth Day theme of “Restore Our Earth” examines natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems.

“For Earth Day 2021, we selected Yosemite National Park to plant 200 trees. The park was ravaged last year by fire,” added Edward DuCoin.

The benefits of this new charity partnership include.

  • Replenishment of trees lost to a fire and deforestation
  • Trees are natural air purifiers and provide wildlife places to live and thrive
  • Restoration of the beautiful Yellowstone National Park landscape
  • Attics and More will advocate for One Tree Planted’s mission to their network of homeowners throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

“In our ongoing endeavor to assist One Tree Planted in their meaningful and necessary goals, Attics and More will donate five trees for each new customer,” Lisa Hudson, Director of Operations for Attics and More, added. “We are committed to saving our planet now and for future generations. We appreciate the ideals One Tree Planted has established.”

About Attics and More: Attics and More is an innovative insulation and ventilation company that helps homeowners conserve energy, save money, live more comfortably, and protect the environment. We provide homeowners in NJ, PA, & DE with eco-friendly products that are “Made in the USA,” with excellence in customer service at the forefront of everything we do.

About One Tree Planted: One Tree Planted is a 501C3 non-profit with a focus on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, they are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity and help reforestation efforts worldwide.

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Attics and More Renews Membership with Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey  

Attics and More continues its advocacy for energy-efficient legislation by renewing its membership with the Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey (EEA-NJ). 

 

Attics and More Renews Membership with Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey

Haddon Township, NJ – (January 25, 2021) Attics and More, an accredited residential insulation, ventilation and home improvement company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, has renewed its membership with the Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey (EEA-NJ). 

Through its EEA-NJ membership, Attics and More will continue to advocate for energy efficiency legislation, regulations, and policies in New Jersey. Attics and More will leverage the abundant resources provided through EEA-NJ to further establish themselves as ambassadors for long-term, transformative clean energy solutions in the home improvement industry.

“We are excited to progress into 2021 alongside EEA-NJ as leading energy-efficiency advocates in our state,” Michele DuCoin, President of Attics and More, said. “New Jersey deserves clean energy solutions, and our residents and homeowners deserve the tools to make their homes as energy efficient as possible. In that goal, our partnership with EEA-NJ is a natural fit.” 

The EEA-NJ is the state of New Jersey’s trade association for the energy efficiency industry. EEA-NJ comprises seventy-five companies, ranging from small local firms to large multinational corporations. They engage members and key policymakers in support of an industry that accounted for nearly 38,000 New Jersey jobs in 2019. The policies EEA-NJ promotes at the state and local level expand the market for energy efficiency and help keep clean energy solutions as a focal point for the future of New Jersey. 

The membership renewal comes fast on the heels of operational growth from Attics and More, who recently opened its Pennsylvania office location in Reading. As Attics and More continues to expand throughout the Delaware Valley region, they will continue to promote energy efficient practices wherever they serve homeowners. 

“We provide energy-efficient products to homeowners because we seriously care about creating an energy-efficient future,” Ed DuCoin, CEO of Attics and More, said. “Our customers love knowing they work with someone who cares about the big picture. In the short term, we create cost savings for homeowners with our products, and in the long term EEA-NJ helps build a better society that promotes energy efficiency. In the end, we all benefit, and that’s what is most important.”

In 2020, EEA-NJ and its 75 members achieved several landmark accomplishments in their fight for a more energy-efficient future. These accomplishments include the passing of a first-of-its-kind Energy Equity bill  in New Jersey, a $1 billion investment  in New Jersey’s utility-run energy efficiency programs one year after their founding , the defeat of an industrial opt-out bill  in Pennsylvania, and the assurance of no anti-efficiency bills passing in the state legislatures, among many more achievements.

About Attics And More

Attics and More is an innovative, insulation and ventilation company that helps homeowners conserve energy, save money, live more comfortably, and protect the environment. We provide homeowners in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware a wide variety of products and services that deliver smart, sustainable, and impactful solutions.

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