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What Easy Upgrades Can Increase the Value of Your Home?
posted at 2020-01-21
Perform an Energy Audit
An energy audit is a process that determines in which areas your home is spending the most energy, and what are the best steps to take to make it more efficient.. This review will give you needed advice on how to maximize your home's safety, comfort and environmental impact, which will make it a much more desirable commodity in the long run.
Get a Thermostat You Can Set and Forget
Does your energy bill climb along with summer temperatures in an effort to keep the house cool when no one is home? Does your house get a little too warm in the winter before the furnace finally shuts off? Consider installing a programmable thermostat. With a programmable thermostat, you can let your house get a little warmer in the summer when no one is home and turn the air conditioning on just in time for the workday to end. This can save you money on your energy bill, make your house more comfortable, and result in a more efficient heating and cooling system.
Windows to the Soul (and Home)
Your windows play a gigantic role in determining how much, and with what level of efficiency, light, and heat makes its way into your house. All frames and panes are not created equal, so doing a little bit of research about the best kinds of windows to invest in to make your home a better place to live will save you a world of hassle over time.
Make Your Voice Heard
Do you have any of your own tips and tricks for how to increase a home's value while decreasing its energy costs? Sound off in the comments below to share some of the ways you've come up with for how to make your house environmentally friendly and financially sound at the same time.
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