Going Green

Going Green will save you some Green
There are many ways to save money by choosing from a large list of home
energy improvements.            Heartfelt Properties is excited to provide you with a
list of things you can do or even call us and we will  take care of it for you. These
green solutions will help you save money all year-round.

In your Kitchen:
  1. Vent your Energy Star-rated exhaust fan directly to the outside to remove
    smoke, gas, and odors.
  2. Switch your bulbs to energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs.
    Advancements in the bulbs now  provide better color & light quality.
  3. Replace your faucets with new low-flow fixtures. You'll get the same
    pressure with much less water use.
  4. Avoid cabinets using formaldehyde-based particle-board.
  5. Without sufficient ventilation, the toxic substances in conventional caulking
    can have serious health impacts.

In your Bathroom:
  1. Older toilets use as many as 5 gallons per flush. Replace old toilets with a
    dual-flush model. They can be as efficient as 1.6 gallon per flush, saving
    22,000 gallons of water per year for a family of 4.
  2. A typical household of 4 uses 260 gallons of water every day. Most of that
    water used in the bathroom. An efficient showerhead costs less than $15
    and cuts water consumption by half.
  3. Install an new aerator on every bathroom faucet, costs only $2.

In your Bedroom:
  1. Turn the thermostat down. Install a timed, programmable thermostat; it can
    warm up your room before you wake up.
  2. Use zero-VOC paints to create a non-toxic nursery.
  3. Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting, it traps dust mites and allergens. Replace with
    quality wood flooring

Around your Home:
  1. If your home is more than 20 years old, chances are, it is missing important
    features such as insulation, energy-efficient windows, and water saving
    fixtures.
  2. The toilet accounts for approximately 30% of household water. High-
    efficiency toilets use at least 20% less water than standard toilets.
  3. To cut the water-heating bill in half, turn down your water heater to 120
    degrees and insulate it.
  4. If your gas water heater is more than 10 years old, it is inefficient and should
    be replaced, and if it’s electric, get one with a timer so that it heats water
    only when you need it.
  5. Windows are thermal holes. An average home may lose 30% of its heat or
    air-conditioning energy through the windows.
  6. Install natural insulation in your walls & attic. Between floor joists as well.
  7. Test your home for radon.
  8. Insulate your roof.
  9. Install solar panels.
  10. Install a whole-house fan.
  11. Buy/Install a water filter instead of bottled water.
  12. Add pipe insulation to the hot-water pipes.
  13. Install a solar attic fan to vent hot air from your attic.
  14. Weatherize your windows and doors. Use caulk, sealants, and weather-
    stripping.
  15. 1/3 of the heat in your home is leaking out of your ducts. Seal the joints in
    your duct work with low-toxic mastic compound.
  16. Clean your air conditioner filter regularly. If you shade your air conditioner, it
    will not have to work as hard.
  17. Install ceiling fans instead of air conditioners.
  18. Clean/replace furnace filters each month of use.
  19. Put a foam gasket behind your thermostat so that it reads the actual room
    temperature instead of the colder temperature inside the wall.
  20. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and install occupancy Sensors
    which turn off lights when people leave the room.