5 Eco-Friendly Home Updates that Increase Home Value

Whether you’re thinking about listing your home for sale, or simply want to be prepared for the future, making regular home improvement updates in your home is a great way to help increase your home’s value when it comes time to sell. 

Install Energy-Efficient Windows

If you’re living in an older home or simply haven’t replaced your windows in 20+ years, new energy-efficient windows can make a huge difference in the appearance of your home and can help reduce your heating and cooling costs. New windows can drastically help reduce overcompensation of your HVAC system, especially if your current windows have leaks or are drafty. 

A few other benefits of new windows include providing your home with more natural light and the energy-efficient coatings can help prevent fading of furniture and the flooring in your home. 

Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat

Old, dated thermostats can actually cause your HVAC system to work harder and more often, therefore increasing your heating and cooling costs. Smart thermostats help ensure your home’s HVAC system runs as efficiently as possible, allow you to create schedules for when your system will run, and can even be monitored and adjusted through your mobile phone or tablet. 

Replace Your Water Heater

A new water heater won’t only save you energy and money, but it’ll also help avoid frustration. Newer model water heater’s are much more efficient than they were 20 years ago and don’t need to run as often and even heat the water in your home much faster. 

Upgrade to Energy Efficient Appliances 

New energy efficient appliances not only look great and improve the look and feel of your kitchen, but they’re also a great long-term investment. Before replacing your appliances, consider getting an energy audit to see where you can save the most. 

New energy-efficient washers can save hundreds of thousands of gallons of water a year and a new refrigerator can help save the frustration of your old one running all the time. 

Radiant Bathroom Floor Heating

Okay, stick with us here. While heated floors sound like a luxury, they also help you reduce the heating costs in your home. Since heat rises, the heated flooring will keep the space warmer and will allow you to turn your thermostat down a bit. 

And not to mention, this extra feature is pretty impressive to home buyers!