The U.S. Department of Energy lists several key features of an energy efficient home. Home sellers, be sure to highlight these features to attract buyers. The infographic at the left (courtesy of National Association of Realtors) shows how buyers rate the importance of green and energy efficient homes.
Appliances and electronics – shop for appliances with the Energy Star logo. Energy Star brand offers a higher energy efficiency rating than the government standard.
2. Insulation and heating/cooling temperature control. The Department of Energy has determined that 56% of home energy costs go to heating and cooling. Improving the insulation in your home and installing a programmable thermostat can be an energy cost saving.
3. Water heater. Keeping the water heater in good working order, or replacing with an energy efficient model can have a positive impact on your utility bills.
4. Lighting. By switching all lighting to LED or CFL lights, you can use half the energy of incandescent bulbs for 10 times the life.
Selling a home in NW Wisconsin? Send me an email or give me a call at 218-590-6634. Or, email me: jeanhedren@edinarealty.com. I’ll be happy to provide a current price analysis to give you an idea of what your home will sell for in the current market.
This article was provided by HomeTeam Inspection Service. For more information, go to hometeam.com. As winter is fast approaching, the following tips can help homeowners to ensure their homes are well prepared and more energy-efficient throughout the winter months.
Inspect around windows and doors for cracks and seal any openings with caulk or weather stripping to prevent air and water from getting into your home.
Have a professional evaluate the amount of insulation in your home to ensure it is properly insulated and will keep your energy costs down.
Replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly.
Visibly check the fireplace opening for loose or missing bricks and have screens in place to protect against any embers that may escape.
Look for raised, loose or missing roof shingles and replace them, if needed, to prevent water from getting in and creating leaks.
Remove hoses from outside spigots and store them during the winter months.
Clean debris from gutters to prevent water from collecting and freezing.
Make sure all downspouts are pointed away from the foundation.
Have the HVAC units inspected and change furnace filters monthly for cleaner indoor air and maximum energy efficiency.
Program thermostats to lower temperatures while at work or sleeping.
These simple steps can help homeowners maintain the overall health and safety of their home during the winter season.
This new listing near Bayfield, Wisconsin is located on the highest point in Bayfield County. It’s also just a couple miles inland from Bayfield. Even on a hazy summer afternoon, you can see the Apostle Islands from your bedroom window. On a clear day, you can see forever—or at least to the outermost of the Apostle Islands, which happens to be named Outer Island. As the gull flies, that’s about 35 miles.
The home itself is as spectacular as the view. It’s a low-maintenance, high-efficiency, super-insulated, 3,447 sq ft retreat that’s built to last and designed for living. This home is surrounded by pines and oaks—and by lupines and other wildflowers. It’s also surrounded by deer and other wildlife. Fortunately, the huge garden—complete with raised beds, garden shed, and walkways—is completely surrounded by its very own deer-proof fence.
The home is secluded, private, and quiet—despite being just five minutes from the dining, entertainment, galleries, and other amenities of downtown Bayfield. To learn more about this exciting new listing, click here: 34785 Fire Tower Rd, Bayfield, WI.. Or, for a quick video tour, click below.
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With an address like Fire Tower Road, you can tell the views are probably going to be spectacular. After all, that’s where the fire tower used to be. Here’s the story… When it gets dry around here, much of our aerial surveillance is now done from small planes. Only a few of the original fire towers are still in use; most have been gone for decades. The only trace that remains is the name of the roads that led to them. Every county has at least three or four “fire tower roads,” and they all lead to the highest ground around.
Homes that have been built anywhere near the sites of these old fire towers are likely to have some of the most spectacular views you’ll find anywhere. Take, for example, this spectacular home that’s built on the highest 20 acres in Bayfield County. And since it’s just a couple miles inland from Bayfield, Wisconsin, it offers an incredible view of the surrounding countryside, Lake Superior, and the mostly-uninhabited Apostle Islands. On a clear day you can see for over 30 miles—all the way to Outer Island.
This time of the year the view from here is mostly blue sky, sky-blue waters, and unbroken forest. You’ll see one or two farm fields, plus the occasional sailbout threading its way through the Apostles. That’s about it. And I can’t wait to see the fall colors from here.
The home itself is as spectacular as the view. It’s a low-maintenance, high-efficiency, super-insulated, 3,447 sq ft retreat that’s built to last and designed for living. The lupines are still blooming, and this home is surrounded by them. It’s also surrounded by deer and other wildlife. Fortunately, the huge garden—complete with raised beds, garden shed, and walkways—is completely surrounded by its very own deer-proof fence.
The home is secluded, private, and quiet—despite being just five minutes from the dining, entertainment, galleries, and other amenities of downtown Bayfield.
To learn more about this exciting new listing, click here: 34785 Fire Tower Rd, Bayfield, WI. Or, for a quick video tour, click below.
Searching for homes and cabins anywhere in NW Wisconsin is even easier and more fun with the new Property Search app. Click the link below and get started today.
In Bayfield WI, This Home Literally Stands Above All Others
Sorry, but it’s not bragging if it’s true. I’ve just listed this spectacular home that’s built on the highest 20 acres in Bayfield County. And since it’s only a couple miles inland from Bayfield, Wisconsin, it has a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside, Lake Superior, and the mostly-uninhabited Apostle Islands. This time of the year you’ll see blue sky, sky-blue waters, and unbroken forest. You’ll see one or two farm fields, plus the occasional sailbout threading its way through the Apostles. That’s about it. On a clear day you can see for over 30 miles—all the way to Outer Island.
The home itself is as spectacular as the view. It’s a low-maintenance, high-efficiency, super-insulated, 3447 sq ft retreat that’s built to last and designed for living. The lupines are still blooming, and this home is surrounded by them. It’s also surrounded by deer and other wildlife. Fortunately, the huge garden—complete with raised beds, garden shed, and walkways—is completely surrounded by its very own deer-proof fence.
The home is secluded, private, and quiet—despite being just five minutes from the dining, entertainment, galleries, and other amenities of downtown Bayfield. To learn more about this exciting new listing, click here. Or, for a quick video tour, click below.
Searching for homes and cabins anywhere in NW Wisconsin is even easier and more fun with the new Property Search app. Click the link below and get started today.