With Spring on the horizon, many people are looking for ways to make their homes greener. While many people believe that to create a greener home, you need to invest thousands in solar panels or fake landscaping, there are plenty of small changes that you can make to create a difference.
Here are some of the top ways that homeowners create more sustainable homes and sell your home.
Turn The Lights Off
One of the easiest ways that homeowners can cut back on energy at home is by turning off the lights. Don’t forget to switch your lights off each time you exit a room. If you can, open the blinds and allow some light to filter in so you don’t have to use lights at all.
If you want to optimize your efficiency, consider switching to LEDs or CFLs. CFL bulbs use next to 25% less energy compared to traditional incandescent lightbulbs. They also last around ten times as long. LEDs use next to 75% less energy compared to traditional incandescent bulbs and last around 15-25 times longer. You can easily save up to $45 or more per year simply by switching out your lightbulbs.
Manage Your Electricity
Beyond your lighting, there are many hidden components in your home that suck up energy. Some devices and appliances continue running, even when they aren’t being used. You can unplug these things when you’re at work or on vacation to save energy.
Some of the biggest energy suckers found in just about ever home include:
- Cable Boxes
- TVs
- Phone Chargers
- Printers
- Coffee Makers
- Digital Clocks
- Electric Toothbrushes
- Video Game Consoles
Recycle
One of the best ways to think sustainably within your home is with your garbage. You should understand the difference between trash that gets thrown in a waste bin or a recycling bin. You might live in a neighborhood that doesn’t deal with recycling. However, you can always look for places in your city to drop off recyclable materials.
Buy Energy Efficient Appliances and Smart Devices
You’ve likely seen the Energy Star on new appliances at your local store or online. The Energy Star is a symbol of energy-efficiency. Essentially, with an Energy Star appliance, you get reduced energy waste without quality sacrifice.
You might also consider installing some smart devices in your home, such as thermostats. Smart thermostats allow you to make adjustments from your phone. You can also set them to turn on/off the air or heat when the temperature reaches certain thresholds.
Buyers Love Sustainable Homes
One thing that buyers want more today than they ever have is a sustainable home. They want smart devices and Energy Star appliances. Having these components in your home may just help it to get off the market more quickly.
Of course, even with sustainable upgrades, it can still be quite difficult to get your home sold on the market. For this reason, many people turn to companies like National Cash Offer. Our seamless process has helped thousands in the Arizona and Nevada regions to get their homes off the market in as little as two weeks without hidden fess or stress.