When looking for the perfect home, many buyers are often looking for eco-friendly upgrades. “Green” homes not only save you money, but they also provide a variety of health benefits and are made with more durable materials, so they will last a long time.
If you’re considering adding some eco-friendly upgrades to your home, let’s take a look at which ones are worth your time and money.
Energy Star Certified Appliances
Appliances are used daily in your home, and the energy costs to run them are expensive. Consider upgrading to Energy Star certified appliances; they use less energy and cost less money to run. According to energystar.gov, “a typical household can save about $450 on their energy bills each year” by using Energy Star certified appliances.
Double-Pane Windows
As the name says, double-pane windows include two panes of glass as opposed to single-pane windows that only have one. Some double-pane windows even have an insulating gap in between the panes to help keep your air and heat in. In addition, double-pane windows can help with noise cancellation, which is great if you have noisy neighbors or live near a busy street.
LED Lighting
LED lighting is more energy efficient than traditional fluorescent lighting. Most of the energy is converted into lighting, with only a small percentage wasted as heat. In addition, LED lighting has a better quality of light, meaning fewer light bulbs are needed to achieve the same level of brightness and lighting needed.
Flooring
Consider bamboo or sustainable wood flooring if you want to update your flooring to hardwood. Bamboo flooring looks and feels like hardwood flooring, but bamboo is grass, making it highly versatile and can sustain climate changes. Sustainable wood flooring is made from three-ply construction, so it’s harder and more durable than traditional hardwood flooring.
Eco-friendly updates are great for saving money and for your overall health. If you are looking for more energy-efficient updates, please contact us! We would love to be a resource for you!
