Go Green With These Great Home Upgrades!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Mar 2, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments

Going green is a great idea for any homeowner because environmentally friendly upgrades not only save money on utility bills they also help to boost a home’s value as well. Green upgrades also make you feel good about being environmental friendly by reducing your carbon footprint and can also afford you with some very desirable tax breaks come tax time. Here is a list of great environmentally friendly home upgrades that will help you go green.

1.)   Your Roof: Replace your roof with one that will keep your home cooler. Roofs that will reflect the heat from the sun instead of absorbing it are the best option for keeping your home cool. Materials like metal do this great and will last decade after decade plus it can easily mimic the look of wood, stone, and even tile.

2.)   A Solar Water Heater: A solid purchase is a solar water heater while can costly upfront it will save you a lot down the road. This is also a great upgrade for increasing your home’s value. Solar water heaters can save you as much as 80% on your hot water bills.

3.)   Slow Flow Showerheads And Toilets: Replacing your showerheads and toilets with slow flow models is a great way to green and save you money at the same time. Using less water is an upgrade that any homeowner will enjoy and can feel good about.

4.)   Solar Panels: Solar panels are outstanding energy efficient upgrades that can not only save you money but can even put a little back in your pocket when used with other energy efficient features.  You can even write off some of the cost when tax time rolls around.

5.)   Programmable Thermostats: A programmable thermostat is another great way to be more energy efficient and cut down on your utility bills. You can set your thermostat so you are only heating up or cooling down your home during the times when you know it is colder or hotter outside.

6.)   Energy Efficient Windows And Doors: It is a smart idea to replace any old outdated windows and doors with newer more energy efficient ones. Newer windows and doors are designed to be more energy efficient and will help keep your home the temperature you desire cutting down on your utility bills.

7.)   Seal Up Your Home: There are many other areas of your home besides windows and doors that can allow heat or A/C escape from your home. An unsealed home is energy inefficient and will cost you more in utility bills. Be sure to get your home completely sealed up your home to make it as energy efficient as you can.