Green: Easy Does It

Another great article in Realtor Magazine is about reducing greenhouse gases because less fossil fuel is required to operate it. The article gives easy and advanced ways to reducing energy in light bulbs, reducing drafts, unplugging appliances and lowering you water heater temperature. To read full article click here.

Reduce Drafts
Easy: Plug leaks. Caulk and add weather-stripping to windows and doors to stop heat and air conditioning losses. Use expanding foam to fill gaps, especially between the living space and unheated areas such as the attic and garage. Leaky air ducts can decrease energy efficiency by as much as 20 percent.

Advanced: Add insulation. Homes more than 10 years old probably have insufficient insulation, and even newer houses typically can use some improvement. Properly insulated houses not only use less energy, they also have better moisture control, meaning roofs and walls last longer. In addition to insulating outside walls and attics, owners should install insulation in basement walls, floors above unheated garages or porches, cathedral ceilings, and crawl spaces.