Sellers Go Green! Most Effective Green Changes

Add weather stripping to the doors and windows to ensure the home is well-insulated. Install window film to darken the windows. Be sure to check with the window manufacturer first to ensure there are no warranty issues with installing the film. Place a brick or filled water bottle in the toilet tank. This will cause it to use less water in each flush. Set the thermostat a little higher in the summer (78°F or higher) and lower in the winter (68°F or lower). Replace regular bulbs in the light fixtures with compact florescent light bulbs. Leave grass clippings on the grass instead of bagging them. This mulch will result in a greener lawn. Open blinds and curtains and use natural lighting as opposed to light bulbs. In the summer, open windows during the cooler part of the day to cut down on air conditioning needs. Close the fireplace damper when the fireplace is not in use. Only run the dishwasher or clothes washing machine when it has a full load. Use your time in the shower efficiently. Use window curtains and draperies to help insulate the home from outside air (cold or hot). Use natural insect repellants or natural pest deterrents, such as ladybugs, bees, and butterflies. Putting a bird feeder in a yard could also can help attract birds that eat any pests. Mow the lawn during the cooler part of the day, less fuel will evaporate this way, which will reduce the number of carbon dioxide fumes that are released into the air.