1. Securely weatherizing your home—sealing windows, doors and other gaps with acrylic caulk and weather stripping saves energy and decrease utility bills—by as much as $275 to $300 a year by some estimates.
2. A new coat of paint on a home’s exterior is functional—it protects the home from rain, snow, wind, and sun damage. In addition to improving the life of its ‘skin,’ paint revives curb appeal and pumps up the value of a home.
3. Properly insulated walls and ceilings saves 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, and can generate about $250 in annual energy savings, according to www.stopglobalwarming.org.
Courtesy of Fidelity National Home Warranty (FNHW) February 2009 Newsletter
