Tip of the Day: How to find out the ROI on green home improvements

Think of a green home improvement and Green and Save has probably calculated how long it will take for you to recoup your financial investment.
Green and Save is the creation of Charlie and Cynthia Szordai. Charlie is an architect with over two decades of experience in green home design and remodeling and Cynthia is a real estate agent.
Here's a sample:
Whole House Water Filters: Initial cost $1,000. You'll save $312 dollars a year assuming three members of the family were buying 2 bottles of water a week. ROI = 31.2%
Ceiling Fans: Spend $300 now for two rooms and save $60 each year. ROI =20%
Trees: Plant two 8' trees, spending $1,200. Save up to $300 a year on heating and cooling costs, for an ROI of 25%.
There is lots more information like this at Green and Save, be sure to check it out!













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