Is It Worth It? Ways To Green Your Home That Pay You Back

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Greening your home is great for the environment, and oftentimes, for your wallet. Many sustainable home improvements reduce monthly utility costs and make your home more comfortable. Some green home improvements can actually increase the value of your home when it’s time to sell.

But greening your home does require an investment. Fortunately, some greenovations are as cheap as turning down the temperature on the water heater. While other improvements require more financial investment.

To help Philly homeowners navigate which green improvements are worth the expense, check out this explainer below:

green home renovation infographic — Is It Worth It? Ways to Green Your Home That Pay You Back

References:

Green Roofs

https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/GreenRoofsReport.pdf

Water Heater

https://www.thesimpledollar.com/turn-down-your-water-heater-155365/

Appliance Costs

https://www.angieslist.com/articles/how-much-do-home-appliances-cost.htm

Street Tree:

https://depts.washington.edu/hhwb/Thm_Economics.html

Windows:

https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/windows-doors-and-floors/replace-old-windows-with-energy-efficient-models/

http://time.com/money/3314001/replace-your-windows-electric-costs/

https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/doors-and-windows/install-windows/

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