R-Value Homes Blog

What do you get when you cross a Yeti mug with a Tesla car? An ICF home! Many people don’t know enough about this attractive option for creating an energy-efficient custom home. For a modest price increase, ICF returns industry-changing performance....

Every project has to start somewhere. When deciding to build a custom home, people usually begin by exploring current costs to build, land pricing, and more; then deciding if building is right for you.

Don’t leak energy anywhere in your home. There are myriad ways to prevent lost energy and ensure you make good use of the energy you consume. If you’re interested in a sustainable home in West Michigan, we’re excited to provide an overview so that...

Your dream home is green. You want to use as little energy as possible and perhaps generate your own energy with solar panels. There are plenty of options to use less energy in your custom home. One such option in the suite of green home technology...

When you’re ready to build a custom home, you want to ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime investment reaches its full potential. Studying common mistakes and overlooked aspects of building a custom home will arm you with the vital knowledge you need...

Green homes often come with a prohibitive price tag, or at least that’s a perception that keeps many homeowners from considering purchasing green homes or pursuing eco-friendly home improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the only...

Bring balance into your life every day by building a net-zero home. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from the grid or leave the smallest footprint possible, net-zero homes are a lofty goal in green residential technology that is becoming...

R-Value Homes is pleased to promote our 2022 Parade of Homes showpiece. 

We cannot wait for you to take in these thoughtful features and detailed craftsmanship. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. Nestled on...

You’re planning on triple pane windows; you’re deciding on solar panels; you’re scanning the market for eco-friendly appliances! Choosing to build an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) home often begins with a maze of decisions about details to include...

Your phone won’t work! You’ll constantly be cold! Eco-materials are flimsy! Most things that scare a potential customer off of energy-efficient insulated concrete form homes are complete myths. If you’re interested in a custom home with reduced...