Home Energy Solutions

07/10/2025

We love seeing the Michigan Environmental Council holding an intimate learning event at our neighbor's spot The Clover Room tonight!

07/06/2025

☀️🪟 Did you know that your window coverings can affect how much heat gets into your home in the summer?

Top takeaways:
➡️76% of sunlight that hits your windows in the summer can heat your home
➡️Close the draperies on windows getting direct sunlight in the summer
➡️Awnings are awesome

Nerd out with us here:

Choose window treatments and attachments that allow you to use natural light while reducing the heat gained.

06/20/2025

☀️ Buckle up, its going to be hot!

Check out this article from the Detroit Free Press. It offers practical, energy-smart tips for setting your AC without sacrificing comfort—especially during extreme heat.

✅ What do YOU do to stay cool and conserve? Drop your best tips in the comments!

Tips to keep your home cool on super-hot days in Michigan.

06/19/2025

What an incredible community resource!

🎉 You're invited! 🎉

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Community Homeworks Tool Library, a new space where Kalamazoo County residents can borrow tools, build skills, and take on home projects with confidence! 💪🏽🛠️

📍 812 Bryant St, Kalamazoo
📅 Wednesday, June 25
⏰ Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 PM | Open House 2–4 PM

Come celebrate with us! There’ll be tool demos, tours, refreshments, and great company. Bring a friend and learn how YOU can become a member—on a pay-what-you-can basis. 💡

🔗 Learn more: communityhomeworks.org/tool-library

06/12/2025

Your A/C needs to breathe! When was the last time you looked at your A/C? 🥶

If it's being reclaimed by nature (no matter how pretty those flowers are), you can help it run with less stress. Clear out 12-24" of Mother Nature's handiwork and help your outdoor unit keep you cool as summer finally arrives. 🌸❇️🏵️

05/29/2025

Sasha had us update her "ancient boiler and water heater" into "magical high efficient wizardry." 🧙‍♀️🪄✨

We're not wizards, but this is our favorite kind of magic! Are you thinking about updating your ancient heating/cooling system? We'd love to bring a little magic to your home.

Request a free site visit and estimate at https://www.heskzoo.com/book

05/07/2025

Next week! Come shop from our neighbors!

Take advantage of this great opportunity to load up on tools and household items. ONE DAY ONLY!

04/17/2025

Your HVAC system can use some spring cleaning too. 🌱

If you're ready to schedule annual maintenance, book from our website: heskzoo.com

02/28/2025

Home Energy Solutions loves being a Jerico Kalamazoo tenant. This feature by Second Wave Media highlights the businesses thriving there in the Edison.

The once-crumbling 1890s brick buildings on Fulford in the Edison neighborhood have been revitalized and vow Jerico's spaces are full.  The hub for businesses and artisans has grown from its beginnings as a place to build electric scooters to one whe

02/20/2025

We’re proud to be a partner in Community Homeworks mission and working to continue the legacy of the Fair Housing Act—because every family deserves a safe, comfortable, and sustainable home. By prioritizing energy equity, we’re working to ensure that high-quality HVAC solutions are accessible to all, reducing energy burdens and helping families build wealth.

🏠 The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a groundbreaking law that banned housing discrimination based on race, thanks to the tireless efforts of civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. While this was a major step toward equity, disparities in homeownership and housing conditions persist today.

At Community Homeworks, we honor this legacy by ensuring families have access to safe, stable, and sustainable homes through critical repairs, education, and tool lending. Housing justice is an ongoing fight, and we remain committed to making a difference—one home at a time. ✊🏾