When you’re purchasing a home, most of your budgeting is built around the costs directly associated with your purchase. You’re probably planning for your EMD, home inspection, some repairs, your down payment, and closing costs. However, it’s also important to think through the way your budget will change once you’ve signed on the dotted line and bought your first home or upgraded to a new one. Here’s a list of expenses to take into consideration as you prepare for the months and years following closing.
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
Most of us don’t think about the amount of water we use, but excessive water consumption is a global crisis. At any given time, the U.S. Drought Monitor will show up to a dozen states afflicted by moderate to severe levels of drought. Lack of water also harms the planet in other ways: it increases environmental pollutants and puts 2 billion people in developing nations at risk for disease.
How to Lower Utility Costs for Any Home
You may be able to decrease utility costs with just a few energy upgrades and tweaks. “There are so many small changes people can make to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and it all adds up to significantly lower energy bills and a smaller environmental footprint,” says Christina Kielich of the U.S. Department of Energy.