Gretchen Janzow Real Estate Blog

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Tube of Caulk: buy it and seal those windows! Whether Summer or Winter, windows that leak air are useless - you're just heating or cooling the outside.

Compact flourescent bulbs: some electric companies will subsidize swapping out your bulbs. They last longer, use a fraction of the energy cost, and give off more pleasing light.

Light-colored shingles: when you replace your roof, go with light-colored shingles. They reflect more light, so your house costs less to cool in Summer, and they can actually make your house last longer.

Double-pane windows: when you replace a window, go double-pane. The savings will more than pay for the cost-difference, your house will feel less drafty in winter, your air conditioner will last longer, and it'll feel more secure.

Tankless water heaters: have come a really long way, and most countries now use them. Why continually heat and re-heat a giant tank of water all day that you're going to use once or twice? If your plumbing meets the specs, these have gotten cheaper, easy to install, and take up less space. They only heat when you need the water.

If you've got more ideas, leave a comment on my blog; I'd love to hear from you.  -- Gretchen