- Plant native trees and plants
- Replace air filters
- Weather-strip and caulk doors and windows
- Install programmable thermostats
- Install low-flow showerheads
- Install CFL or LED lights
- Repaint with low VOC (volatile organic compound) paint
Eco-friendly homes are hot these days, and one way to make a property more saleable is to add a little green.
Real estate Web site HomeGain asked about 1,000 real estate practitioners to recommend low-cost green improvements. Here are some of their suggestions: