As a Winchester Real Estate agent, I have a passion for homes.  Whether helping people find the home of their dreams in this vibrant town, or assisting Winchester sellers with an efficient and smooth home selling experience; I enjoy what I do!  Growing up, my father had his own building business and showed me the ropes on what quality homes should look like. I feel that having that type of consideration for excellence in homes has helped develop me as a Winchester Real Estate agent. 

Although “green homes” were unheard of when I was growing up; I know that being energy efficient in a home is something that I can instill in my children as they grow up.  Being energy efficient has a number of benefits that are far reaching.  Not only is it great for the environment to cut down on wasted energy, but it is also a cost effective endeavor; which we can all appreciate! 

Many people think that creating a “green home” means completely renovating their home to include solar panels, bamboo flooring, an abundance of skylights and much more.  And, while these are fantastic eco-friendly ideas; it can be much simpler.   Below are five easy and cost effective ways to make your home good for the environment and your wallet!

1. Set the Timer- Set your thermostat to lower temperatures while you’re away from your Winchester home or while you’re sleeping. This will automatically help reduce energy used as well as costs just by programming your thermostat.

2. Let the Sunshine In- During the day, be sure to leave blinds and curtains open to let in the sunlight and natural heat. At night, shut them to help “trap” the warmth.

3. Stop Leaks- Check all doors and windows for drafts. You can easily seal windows and doors to prevent the warm air from your Winchester home from escaping, while making sure the cool air doesn’t leak in.  In the summer, it will also prevent your air conditioner from working twice as hard.

4. Switch out Your Lights- From lamps to porch lights, all of your lights can be changed out for energy efficient LED lights! This change will add up to financial and energy savings!

5. Unplug- Not using an appliance? Unplug it! The Department of Energy notes that, even if appliances are not being used, they are still using energy. 40% of electricity used for your home electronics is used when they’re turned off, but still plugged in. Getting in the habit of unplugging will prove to be a smart habit in the long run!

If you want to learn more about ways to go green in your home; there’s a free presentation being given this Saturday, March 26 from 10am-12pm in at the Town Hall in Winchester.  The presentation, Next Step Living on Home Energy Upgrades, will provide tips, a no-cost Energy Assessment and much more!  Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to join!  Cool Winchester, a non-profit project for sustainable living in Winchester, will be hosting the event in an effort to bring more awareness of energy efficiency to Winchester.  View more information about the Next Step Living on Home Energy Upgrades presentation.

For those of you who are current residents of Winchester; I hope you take the time to attend this presentation or put these five tips into practice!  Building a sustainable Winchester is something in which we can all be involved and can pass on to the next generation!  If you are not currently living in Winchester, but have been searching for a thriving community in which to settle; please let me know!  I would be happy to talk with you about living in Winchester and the current Winchester Real Estate market!  Please feel free to contact me anytime to get started!

Sven Andersen
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