Increasing energy efficiency in your home is a great way to add value. Modern home buyers are looking for green upgrades and willing pay more for homes that are environmentally friendly. Bonus, efficient homes are more comfortable to live in and cost less to run. You don’t have to go into debt to increase the efficiency and value of your home. Check out the list below and if you would like more tips or advice, here is my free Home Selling Guidebook
1. Install Programmable Thermostats
A programmable thermostat is a device that allows you to set different temperatures for different times of the day, such as when you are away from home or when you are asleep. The thermostat can be programmed to adjust the temperature automatically, helping to save energy and money.
2. Replace Incandescent Bulbs With LED
LED bulbs are energy-efficient using up to 90% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and up to 50% less energy than compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. LED bulbs also last much longer than traditional bulbs, with some models lasting up to 25 times as long.
3. Add Weather Stripping to Windows and Doors
Weather stripping is a material applied around windows and doors to create an airtight seal and reduce drafts. It is usually made of foam, rubber, vinyl, or metal and helps to improve the energy efficiency of a home. Weather stripping can also be used to reduce noise and dust infiltration.
5. Add expandable Foam Insulation to The Sills
The sill is the horizontal part of the wooden wall that sits on the top of the concrete foundation of most homes. There are gaps where the wood and concrete meet. Running a bead of expandable foam along this gap will reduce heat loss significantly.
5. Add Insulation to The Attic
Insulating your attic can significantly reduce your energy bills by preventing heat loss during the winter and heat gain during the summer. The attic is often the most poorly insulated part of a home and heat naturally rises, so a lack of insulation can lead to a significant amount of energy loss.
