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value by about $18,000.
Smart water-leak detection
Home water leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year, according to the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency. Fixing detectable leaks is a no- brainer, but what about hidden leaks? Use intelligent-water technology like the Phyn Plus smar t water assistant + shutoff, which is installed on the main waterline after the meter. This device analyzes your home’s water use 240 times per second to detect tiny changes in water pressure.
Not only can you target in- visible water leaks and make repairs to reduce your wa- ter footprint, but the device also shuts off the water in an
emergency,so you (and future homeowners) never have to worry about damage from things like a burst pipe. Learn more at phyn.com.
New windows
Heat gain and loss through windows are responsible for 25 to 30 percent of residen- tial heating and cooling ener- gy use, according to the U.S. Energy Department, which recommends looking for the Energy Star label and review- ing ratings from the National Fenestration Rating Council.
Homebuyers are sure to like the updated appearance of new windows, plus they’ll appreciate the savings from increased energy efficiency. For a typical home, new En- ergy Star windows can save $126 to $465 a year when replacing single-pane win-
dows, and $27 to $111 a year when replacing double-pane, clear-glass windows.
Land- and tree-scaping
The right landscaping provides wonderful visual allure to a home, but it can do so much more than that. Strategically planting trees
and shrubbery can provide bountiful eco-friendly ben- efits. During the hot months, shade from trees and other large plants can help keep a home cooler, so your HVAC systems don’t have to work as hard. During cold months, these same plants can ser ve as windbreaks, cutting those
chilly gusts and helping protect your home from heat loss.
By adding the right plants to your yard, you’ll add curb ap- peal and green resale benefits that go beyond beauty.
Smart thermostat
Programmable thermo- stats are the norm for today’s
houses,allowing homeowners to set a schedule and forget it.You can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7 to 10 de- grees Fahrenheit for 8 hours a day from its normal setting, ac- cording to the U.S. Energy De- partment.Savvy homeowners looking to get the most out of green home improvements during resale should consider a smart thermostat.
These types of thermostats go beyond simple program- ming and are able to analyze home usage trends, make en- ergy-efficient setting sugges- tions, and can be controlled remotely.
Whether you’re moving soon or later on, green home improvements boost value now. When it comes time to sell, these updates are sure to capture the attention of the modern homebuyer.
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