Now that winter is officially in full force in Massachusetts, our North Attleboro, Sharon and Foxboro homes are consuming more energy than ever. Now is the best time to invest in energy-conserving upgrades. Not only can it help you save money on your bills, but Congress is giving you even more reason to save energy. Boston homeowners can stand to save or receive thousands of dollars simply by following these energy saving tips.
This recent article from "This Old House" gives you the rundown on some of the best ways to shrink your energy bills:
1) Fireplace Precautions
Even though winter is the time when you want to cozy up to your fireplace more than ever, just remember that it is a pretty inefficient household feature. When you do use it, turn the thermostat down a little, crack open a window in the room where the fireplace is located, close the door (so it doesn't suck the warm air from the rest of the house) and always make sure to close the damper tightly when you are done with it.
2) Seal Air Leaks
You can actually save more than 10 percent on your heating bills if you seal up all the little cracks and gaps throughout your North Attleboro home. Caulk or weatherstrip around windows, fill in cracks around door frames with caulk, install a door sweep, and use expanding-foam sealants to fill in larger gaps around plumbing and electrical work.
3) Get a Tune Up
Get your furnace tuned up regularly by a heating contractor. Natural gas-powered systems should be serviced every two years; oil-fired units should be serviced every year.
4) Invest in New Appliances
Although this requires a little bit more of an initial investment, replacing your old appliances with new Energy Star appliances will save you so much money in the long run. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers now use half as much energy as the appliances you have from 15 years ago when you first bought your North Attleboro home. 
5) Tax Credits
You can get as much as $1,500 from the government if you invest in a home improvement project that saves energy. The bigger the project, the better. Check out the Energy Star website for a list of projects.
I am always happy to provide information to you - before and after I work with you. Whether that be finding useful information for North Attleboro homeowners, or helping you find the Easton home of your dreams. One of my best attributes as a real estate agent in the South of Boston area, is I do everything I can to make your home buying experience stress-free and enjoyable. As the mother of five grown children, I understand the needs of families and putting the best house over their head that you can provide. Please feel free to contact me if you are ready to move forward in your homebuying or homeselling process.
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Phone: 508-431-1500 Ext 202
Email: Sheryle.Degirolamo@KensingtonRealEstateBrokerage.com
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