Save Money With These 4 Home Upgrades

Maintaining a home takes a big bite out of any family or household budget. Home-owners look for ways to lower the cost. One way is to apply a few upgrades. However, it is best to choose wisely. Some upgrades will only add to the expenses. However, there are plenty of other upgrades that help to save the home-owner money in the long run. Save money with these 4 home upgrades.



Upgrade Thermostat
Older homes or heating systems were packaged with non-programmable thermostats. Upgrade the thermostat to save money. Most people are at work during the day. They certainly don’t want their heating system going full blast. A programmable thermostat makes it possible to lower the temperature by 10 or 15 degrees during that time. Program the thermostat to automatically turn up the temperature based on the time that people return home. This is another way to reduce energy bills and save money.

Update Appliances
Take a look at all the major appliances in your home. The majority should include a sticker that lets you know that they are energy efficient. Those appliances use less energy. The fact is that there is a large difference between a non-energy appliance and an energy efficient appliance. Upgrading refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, hot water heaters, to energy efficient appliances might save the home several hundred dollars or more per year.

Insulate/Fix Leaks
Cold winter weather leads to home-owners turning up the temperature. Leaks lead to major energy loss and higher energy bills. Upgrade the sealants around the home. Include major leaks around doors and windows. A lot of warm air rises up and is lost through the attic. Make sure that you plan on adding insulation upgrades in the attic area and other vulnerable spots as much of the energy lost is through these chokepoints. Adding Reitzel Insulation Co Ltd insulation to those areas should help the home retain energy and save the homeowner even more money. This is one upgrade that is very affordable. Furthermore, it might save the homeowner hundreds in heating and cooling cost yearly.

Home Protection
The fact is that crime is up across the country. Upgrading the lighting and security system in the home is a sound way to protect the property and stop burglars before they can gain entry to the home. A burglar entering the home causes major damage. Think about all the items they might steal. It takes money to replace stolen items. Burglaries might also increase the price for home owner’s insurance. Save money by upgrading the lighting and security on the exterior of the home.

Homeowners should take the time to consider the upgrades included here. Living comfortably and saving money at the same time can be one of the most rewarding feeling you can get. These upgrades should provide a safe haven for the family and major savings on energy.

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