Despite the reputation for being expensive, you can make several eco-friendly fixes to your Brantford home that are budget-friendly and easy to do yourself. In the interest of helping home sellers in the Brant County area raise the value of their property, I thought that I’d give some ideas for simple, energy-efficient fixes that you can make to your home that won’t break the bank.
• Replace your shower head. You can find shower heads for as low as $10.00, and this task will only take you about 15 minutes to complete. The result? You will waste a lot less water. In fact, some say that you could save more than 2,300 gallons of water annually. Using less water will cut your energy bills, too.
• Add aerators to your faucets. Another water-saving maneuver, adding an aerator to each faucet in the house can help you save an additional 500 gallons of water per year. You can choose high or low-flow models, too, so you can have a smaller flow in bathrooms and a higher flow in the kitchen, where you may need more water. This only takes about five minutes per faucet, and each aerator can be found for as low as $2.00 a piece.
• Install a water-efficient toilet. This project might be a bit more costly and time-consuming; however it is possible to do yourself. Replacing your tried-and-true toilet with a more energy-efficient one can save you up to $90.00 on your energy bills annually. They’re also easily-installed and perform well, according to many performance reviews.
• Switch to fluorescent light bulbs. Anyone can change a light bulb, and for only $2.00-$15.00 per specialty bulb, you can save a lot of money on your electric bill. As the days get shorter and you need to have the lights on more, this will be especially helpful. Fluorescent bulbs use up to 75% less energy and last up to 10-times longer than incandescent products.
• Install a programmable thermostat. This trusty tool gives you the ability to preset temperatures in your home for when you really need them, so you can have your home heated or cooled during the times of the day when it’s necessary. This only takes about a half hour to install yourself, and you can find these products for as little as $25.00. If you install and use it correctly, then you can save up to $180 on your energy bills annually.
These five DIY, budget-friendly upgrades are easy to implement, and they will raise the value of your Brantford home. In order to stand out in today’s real estate market; you need to cater to the desires of current buyers. In the present Brantford real estate market, that means energy-efficient homes that will save many people money on their bills. As a Brantford real estate agent, it’s my job to stay on top of what buyers are looking for in order to better serve the sellers in my community.
If you have any questions about how to raise the value of your Brantford home, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’d love to help you in any way that I can. I hope to hear from you soon!
Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8 Direct: (519) 752-5400 & (877) 759-5900 | Cell: (519) 761-7400 | Fax: 519-752-3400
Before You Buy or Sell Your Next Home, Visit My Websites at:
www.BrantofordHomeInfo.com or www.FreeBrantfordHomeInfo.com for FREE Information!
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8 Direct: (519) 752-5400 & (877) 759-5900 | Cell: (519) 761-7400 | Fax: 519-752-3400
Before You Buy or Sell Your Next Home, Visit My Websites at:
www.BrantofordHomeInfo.com or www.FreeBrantfordHomeInfo.com for FREE Information!
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