Summer is here and with it - the heat! Many Pearland home buyers these days are looking for more energy efficient homes. Here are a few ways you can make your Pearland home more energy efficient:
Add Insulation to Your Walls and Attic. Adding additional insulation to your walls and attic can make a big difference in your home's energy bills. Blown-in insulation by a professional is a cost-effective way to add insulation and save money. Make sure to use a reputable and experienced contractor when adding insulation. Check your local chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau for a list of area businesses.
Plant Shade Trees. While planting shade trees may take a few years to actually help your energy bills, if you are planning on staying in your home for a long period of time, they will help and add to your property's resale value. At the end 
of summer, may garden stores such as Houston Garden Centers offer up to 70% off of foliage. This is a great time to buy larger, more mature trees that will give a more immediate relief to your bills.
Replace Incandescent Lightbulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamp. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs can save three-quarters of the electricity used by incandescents! In fact, an ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. That's reason enough to replace your light bulbs!
Replace Windows. Depending on when your house was built, replacing your windows may make a big difference in your energy bills. One popular option in Pearland is buying storm windows with hurricane window glass built to withstand hurricane force winds. Not only are these windows energy efficient, but they also protect against major storms and hurricanes. An additional benefit to upgrading windows is the possibility of lowering home insurance cost!
Hot Water System. Hot water systems are often an overlooked area that can easily improve energy efficiency is changing the settings on your hot water system. Turn your hot water system to the warm setting (i.e. 120 F). You can also insulate your hot water lines so they don’t cool off as quickly between uses. Additionally, by adding low-flow fixtures for your showers and baths, you can save money on your water bill.
These are just a list of a few things that can help make your house more energy efficient. If you are interested in other ways to get you Pearland home ready to sell, please don't hesitate to call me!
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