Whether you’re preparing homes for sale in Rancho Mirage or have recently bought Indio real estate, any property can become more energy and resource-efficient. Many modifications designed to make your home “greener” are very low tech and easy to implement. Plus, if you are trying to sell your property, these types of upgrades will boost the appeal to buyers who would like to balance out their budget with savings on utilities.
Here are a few tips that can be used to boost the efficiency of any type of residence, from homes for sale in Rancho Mirage to a beach cottage in the Central Coast.
Insulate. When you upgrade the insulation in your house, you can reduce your heating bills up to 20 percent. The modifications can be as simple as caulking and weather stripping around the doors and windows, but there are some design features that may need some extra attention, such as cathedral ceilings.
Reuse and Recycle. If you are fixing up a recently purchased home or remodeling a property to boost its appeal, keep in mind that you may be able to re-use much of the building materials, no matter how modern the new design may be. By recycling material, you’re saving money and will definitely contribute to the “green” movement and reduce your carbon footprint. Be creative—look at all the construction materials that may potentially be tossed and think of ways to re-use them.
Go solar. If you’ve recently bought Indio real estate or property in another area of the Coachella Valley, you’re in an ideal situation to take advantage of the sunny weather. If you install a solar water-heating system, this will reduce the fossil fuel you use for showering, washing dishes and doing laundry. Note that the location where you install the solar system needs to be sunny enough.
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