Casasugar.com is one of my favorite blogs. A couple years back they did a post on eco friendly home improvements. The buyer of today is looking for "green" home features more than ever. Some of this stuff is so inexpensive and easy and can make your home stand out from others on the market.
Little personal example: My husband and I were trying to choose between 2 homes. We loved them equally but one had an extra bedroom that we really wanted. Well when it came down to it, we wanted the house with the double pane windows and the newer more efficient ac unit. This ended up being the smaller house.
These things can make a difference! I'm just going to highlight a few things here. Original post link is at the bottom!
Roof Improvements
The color and type of shingles you use can make a big difference in temperature control with in the home.
Install a Storm Door
This can save on energy costs and can come in handy when a hurricane blows through!
Service Your A/C unit
This can make a huge difference! We forgot to get ours serviced this spring and we paid for it BIG TIME this summer. This should be done once a year (especially in Houston).
Install Ceiling Fans
In Houston, these aren't optional. Its so hot here you have to have them. I always try to hold off turning on the A/C as long as possible. We run the fans instead until it gets too hot that we can't stand it. We save tons on our energy bills, so its worth it!
Consider a Tankless Water Heater
This saves on energy bills for sure. The bigger, and in my opinion, better reason to get one is for flood hazard. In Houston, most water heaters are in the attic or on a higher floor. If that puppy explodes or leaks, that could be some serious damage.
Original Post by Casa Sugar: http://tinyurl.com/greenimprovements
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