The Godwin Blog

Our blog offers home tips, the latest home design trends, and news and stories about Godwin.

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Do I Need an HVAC Service Contract?
Apr 13, 2023
If the words “HVAC service contract” make you want to run for the hills, have no fear! We’re here to explain what signing a service agreement with Godwin can do for you and why it might be a good idea for your HVAC system.
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It’s Spring Again — Time to Clean!
Mar 22, 2023
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and complete those long-overdue tasks. We have eight indoor and outdoor cleaning duties that will give your space the refresh it needs —ready to get started?
5 Reasons to Prime Before You Paint
Mar 16, 2023
Wondering if you need to prime before painting? Applying primer before paint is a key step in the painting process.
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Kitchen Design Trends: 2023
Jan 19, 2023
If you are looking to change up your home this year, you’ve come to the right place! Our kitchen and bath designers have the inside scoop on trend predictions for 2023. We’ve already covered 2023 color and bathroom trends, next up is kitchen design trends.
Bathroom Design Trends: 2023
Jan 12, 2023
If you are looking to change up your home this year, you’ve come to the right place! Our kitchen and bath designers have the inside scoop on trend predictions for 2023. We’ve already covered color trends for 2023, and next week we’ll have the top kitchen trends, but for today we want to dive into the bathroom design trends for 2023.
Color Design Trends: 2023
Jan 5, 2023
2023 is here and the future is bright (and a little moody and filled with patterns). If you are looking to change up your home this year, stay tuned! Our kitchen and bath designers have the inside scoop on trend predictions for 2023. Friendly reminder—just because something is in style doesn’t mean it needs a place in your home. Be sure to design spaces that make sense for you and will bring you joy—you have to see it everyday afterall.
Handle Your Winter Ice and Snow With Godwin!
Dec 8, 2022
Michigan winters mean ice, snow, and slippery conditions. Fortunately, your local Godwin store has a variety of ice melt products that can help give you the wintertime traction you need to safely and securely navigate your property.
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Warm Up Your Holidays Without Turning Up the Heat
Nov 17, 2022
It might not officially be winter yet, but if you’re a Michigander, it sure looks and feels like it. But just because the home heating season is here doesn’t mean you have to burn a hole in your pocketbook. Here are some alternative ways to save heat energy in your home for the holidays without cranking up your heating bill.
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Your Solution to the Dreaded Dry Air
Nov 3, 2022
Combat dry air in your home by installing a humidification and dehumidification system to bring balance to your home air.