Three Home Investments worth Looking at

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Three Home Investments worth Looking at



When you sit down to pay your monthly electric bill, does it make you cringe when you have to write the check? Do you have to put a bucket in the living room to catch the water every time there is a powerful rainstorm? Have the police caught the person who broke into your house and stole your brand new television? Home investments now can help you save money in the long run. 

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Upgrade Your Appliances

Refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and other appliances found around the home, all contribute to your monthly electric bill. By replacing some of the older, less energy-efficient essential appliances, you will see your monthly electric bills significantly drop each month. Your monthly savings on your electricity costs can add up quickly. 

If you replace your central air conditioner, you may qualify for a government rebate. In addition to saving money on your energy bills, upgrading to all new appliances can also increase the value of your home should you decide to sell property. 

Repair Your Roof 

That little spot that you have not dealt with can quickly turn into a big drip. If the roof gets more compromised, it could collapse and can cause serious water damage to the interior of your home. It is much smarter to spend a little now to fix the crack in your roof today than have to pay for a whole new roof in a year or two. 

As a homeowner, you are responsible for inspecting your roof and making sure it is in good condition. Don't climb on the roof yourself because it is dangerous and you probably are not qualified to assess the condition of your roof. Spend a few dollars and have a roofing contractor make the inspection. Follow the recommendations of the expert and you can avoid costly problems in the future. 

Install a Home Security System

You can't put a dollar value on the safety and security of your family. A good home security and automation system can keep you from a robbery or notify you of a fire in your house. According to a Dayton OH home security system company, the monitoring service can send help immediately should you need medical treatment or services of the police or fire department. Save money on electricity by programming your system to cut off lights in empty rooms and adjust the temperature to an energy saving measure when you are out at work for the day.

It may take several years to recoup your home investments. Once you do reach that break-even point, you will be extremely happy that you decided to make the investment

Author Bio: 

Annette Hazard is a freelance writer, and she usually writes about home and family.

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