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Whether you're getting ready to sell, or you've just moved in, tis the season to get things done and give your home a once over- cleaning, gardening, repairs, etc. One thing that you may want to add to your list this year (because I know you weere thinking of things to add to your list!) is a bit of a green tuneup. I get asked all the time "should I do this?" "should I do that?" "Where is my money most well spent?" "Is it worth doing??" Well, this handy chart, courtesy of greenandsave.com, you should get a bit of a better idea on what things you can afford, what the return on investment is, and what your savings will be right off the bat. If you want to know what sorts of things might be a good sales tool if you are looking to sell your home, give me a call or send me an email, and we can talk!

http://www.greenandsave.com/master_roi_table.html

GREEN 'Tune-Up'	Payback Time in Years:	Added Cost:	Annual SAVINGS	10 Year SAVINGS	Return on Investment (ROI):
Programmable Thermostat - Learn More	0.6	$115	$180	$1,800	156.5%
Standby Power Reduction - Learn More	0.8	$20	$24	$240	120%
Compact Fluorescent Lighting - Learn More	0.8	$60	$80	$800	133.3%
Hot Water Heater 'Blanket' - Learn More	0.8	$25	$30	$300	120%
Shower Heads - Learn More	0.9	$180	$300	$3,000	111.1%
Heating System Tune-up - Learn More	1.1	$200	$180	$1,800	90%
Seal Duct Leaks - Learn More	1.5	$450	$300	$3,000	66.7%
Dishwasher - Learn More	1.5	$20	$13	$130	65%
Water Filters - Learn More	1.9	$200	$104	$1,040	52%
Water Efficient Toilets - Learn More	2.0	$50	$25	$250	50%
TOTAL SAVINGS and Average Payback / ROI	Payback Time in Years:	Added Cost:	Annual SAVINGS	10 Year SAVINGS	Return on Investment (ROI):
See the Return on Investment rankings to help you decide…	1.2	$1,320	$1,136	$11,360	96.5%