If you are looking to buy your first home, or even just relocate your family, there are many important things to consider when deciding on which house is right for you. Buying a home is more than

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Energy bills are an unavoidable part of owning a home. However, the price of your bill can be significantly lowered by adopting good energy habits. If you are looking to cut back on your energy usage and save money on your bills, you should start by reviewing the current and historical energy consumption in your home. Most hydro companies will provide customers unique insights into their usage and include information such as time of day breakdowns and total consumption per day. This will help you both identify the biggest opportunities for cutting hydro costs in your home and track your savings after practicing good energy habits. Take a look at the tips below to get started!
Heating and cooling are by far the largest portion of electricity expenses in Ontario homes, accounting for up to 60% of annual costs. Luckily, there are numerous things that can be done in and around the house to decrease your energy costs and increase the efficiencies of your heating and cooling units. By adopting the tips below you should see savings on your hydro bill:
Heating water is often the second-largest source of energy consumption in our homes. You can impact the cost of water heating on your electricity bill in numerous ways. The tips below are some of the low-cost ways you can reduce your hydro bill:
Appliances include dishwashers, washers, dryers, fridges, freezers, water coolers, and more. A good way to save money on energy costs is having ENERGY STAR® certified appliances as they are manufactured to strict efficiency standards. In addition to buying energy-efficient appliances, there are other ways to increase your energy savings. Check out these tips:
An average home in Ontario has approximately 30 light fixtures. By ensuring all of these fixtures are equipped with LED light bulbs you can save up to 75% of your electricity use when compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs use a significantly less amount of wattage, they emit more light, stay cooler and they last 15-50x longer than an incandescent. Take a look at these other helpful tips to save money on lighting costs:
Devices such as televisions, computers, phones, game consoles, and other appliances still use up small amounts of energy when they are plugged in and not in use. You can save up to 10% on your annual hydro costs by simply unplugging these devices. One great way to make this an easy task is to plug these devices into a power bar and simply switch off the power bar when they are not in use.
Today's newer homes are being built with energy-efficient appliances and other cost-saving perks. As experienced real estate professionals, we know what to look for. Whether you are looking to buy your first home, or it is just time for a move, the dedicated team at Davids & de Laat is here to help. We are local experts in the Niagara Region real estate market, and we pride ourselves on putting the needs of our clients first. Browse the available listings in The Niagara Region or contact us today to get started!
Helping people buy and sell real estate is Shawn’s passion. Now in his 20th year, he’s proud to be in the top 1% of all realtors for sales production in the entire Niagara region. Shawn’s outgoi....
If you are looking to buy your first home, or even just relocate your family, there are many important things to consider when deciding on which house is right for you. Buying a home is more than
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that will be made in your lifetime. In addition to the purchase price of the home, there are many other fees and expenses that are
When a homeowner is ready to sell their house, their first call is typically a real estate agent. A real estate agent helps sellers get their home ready for the market and often makes
How to Save Energy and Cut Electricity Costs in Your HomeEnergy bills are an unavoidable part of owning a home. However, the price of your bill can be significantly lowered by adopting good energy