The Godwin Blog

Get your home ready for fall with these outdoor steps.

Winterizing your home’s sprinkler system may seem like a daunting task that should only be taken on by professionals, but did you know that you may be able to do it yourself with just a few instructions? After just a few hours of work, your sprinkler system will be free of water and ready to survive the winter in no time.

Your cabin is both an investment and a source of enjoyment and pride. Taking proper care of it now ensures the property will be ready for when you want to spend time with friends and loved ones or need a little rest and relaxation for yourself.

When it comes to maintaining your home, heating and cooling systems aren’t one-size-fits-all. Different types of furnaces offer different benefits based on their functionality and compatibility with your home. It’s crucial to have and maintain the right system in order to run efficiently and keep your family warm.

Remodeling is a huge step, one that can completely transform outdated or worn out rooms, giving you a modern space that’s more functional, convenient, and worth showing off to friends and family. But there’s another exciting element that can sometimes go overlooked when it comes to any remodeling project: home value.

Here in the United States tap water is almost always safe to drink as-is, but filtering your drinking water is a good idea! By running your regular tap water through a water filter you can generate water that is objectively purer than bottled water, removing virtually all the chlorine for better taste as well as cleaner pots and pans.

Let's break down a couple common sounds your water heater might be making and what they mean.

You’re a great cook, a wizard in the kitchen, an artist even. And you deserve better than a messy, piled-together spice cabinet where you can't find anything. Organize your life and inject some class into your culinary activities with spice rack and organizer options from your local West Michigan Godwin Store!

Consider the following list of contractor red flags and avoid any providers who don’t line up.