Tag: green living
Whisper Valley: Green Living in the Austin Area
Read more: Whisper Valley: Green Living in the Austin AreaLooking for a new home that’s equal parts functional, sustainable, and beautiful? What about a community that blends comfort and convenience with a concern for the environment? If any of that rings true, Whisper Valley may be the perfect location for your next abode. Located just east of Austin in Manor, this popular Travis County…
6 Tips for Using Your Utility Bill to Fight Energy Waste
Read more: 6 Tips for Using Your Utility Bill to Fight Energy WasteWhen was the last time you thoroughly reviewed your utility bill? If you’re only focused on the “AMOUNT DUE,” you could be missing out on key insights that could help reduce both your energy waste and monthly expenses. While each utility provider has its own way of formatting your bill, there are several key elements…
How Energy Efficient Home Features Improve Resale Value
Read more: How Energy Efficient Home Features Improve Resale ValueWhen buying a home, you’re likely going to be thinking about features and details that will fit your needs and lifestyle. However, if you plan on eventually selling your home, you may also be considering what aspects could help improve the resale value. Energy efficient home features are often useful selling points, as they can…
Get to Know the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS Programs
Read more: Get to Know the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS ProgramsHere at the Richmond American companies, we are committed not only to building quality homes for our customers, but also to promoting sustainability in our building processes. We’ve furthered this commitment by offering the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS programs at many of our communities nationwide to help promote a safer, healthier and more energy…
Understanding HERS® Scores
Read more: Understanding HERS® ScoresAre you looking for new home that’s comfortable, safe and energy efficient? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index, created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®), is a great way to find a home that checks each of those boxes. The HERS® Index is the industry standard for rating home energy efficiency and provides…
Conserving Water Around the House
Read more: Conserving Water Around the HouseWhat do water and your money have in common? Simple: they’re both valuable resources worth protecting. For any homeowner, conserving one to save the other amounts to a surefire win-win. Check out these water-saving tips to give a boost to the environment and maybe even your pocket book!
8 Ways to Winterize Your Home
Read more: 8 Ways to Winterize Your HomeWhen the summer air begins to cool down, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Winterizing can keep your home running efficiently and save on heating costs. Get started today with these helpful tips: 1. Service your furnace. Leaky ducts and vents are big energy drainers. Have your furnace serviced by a…
New Home vs. Resale Home: Maintenance Edition
Read more: New Home vs. Resale Home: Maintenance EditionWhen you think about buying a brand-new home, advantages such as choosing your neighborhood, floor plan, options and homesite probably spring to mind immediately. However, buying new over resale boasts another big benefit that many buyers often overlook: less home maintenance. Don’t have the time, inclination or funds to remodel or repair a resale home?…
