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Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Home's Energy Efficiency

You don't have to wait till Earth Day to think about energy efficiency, it's always a good time to improve your home's energy costs! Remember, going green is a win-win, as it reduces the strain on both the environment and your wallet. Plus, there's no need to get discouraged by only thinking about major projects like installing solar panels; after all, even small, inexpensive changes can yield oversized impacts if they target the areas of greatest waste in your home. In this post, you can learn about 5 simple home improvements that will go a long way toward reducing your energy footprint.

Outdoor Space Design That Adds Value

outdoor umbrellaAs summer fades into fall we are reminded of all the time we love to spend outdoors. Being able to incorporate the outdoors into your home will be a benefit both to you and your family as well as adding value to your home if you choose to sell in the future. Adding value on both ends can only be a plus for you. There are certain items and features that many homeowners choose to add to these indoor/outdoor spaces that are a good idea to consider for your own home.

Inexpensive Ways to Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

You've probably heard it before, but it's worth repeating: your home can never have too much curb appeal. Everyone knows that the first impression influences a person's future feelings about anything, whether it's an acquaintance, a car, or an entire house! With this in mind, a smart seller should always pay extra attention to improving the impression buyers get as they drive up to their home. Luckily, not all curb appeal boosters are expensive and time consuming; in fact, Realtor.com recently highlighted some exterior improvements that can add curb appeal to your home for less than $200-$300!