In today’s world there’s an app for virtually everything. From
entertainment to banking, your smart phone is the gateway to everything you
need to pass the time or boost productivity. When it comes to buying a home in Boston, there is a whole crop of apps readily available to help you with your
home search. Trulia, Zillow, and Realtor.com are just a few of the many
applications you can use to find the perfect property. However, you may not be
aware that there are dozens of apps that can help you live a green lifestyle
once you settle in. Since there are so many apps on the market, here are a
select few to get you started.
GoodGuide
I find this app to be really useful when I’m at the store shopping
for household goods. Simply scan the barcode of a product for instant access to
health and environmental information for thousands of items. GoodGuide also
provides customized recommendations and creates personal shopping lists to save
you time on future trips to the store.
Green Outlet
Was your last energy bill through the roof? Green Outlet inquires
about what types of appliances you own and how often you use them. Then, it
shows you a detailed breakdown of how each appliance is contributing to your
overall energy consumption. Make
adjustments accordingly and watch your energy bills decrease over time.
SolarChecker
Not only do solar panels have brilliant tax incentives, they
can also help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint on a day-to-day
basis. SolarChecker measures how much solar radiation is present in your immediate
area, and calculates the ROI on installing solar panels on the roof of your
Boston home.
Virtual Water
This interactive app helps you become more conscious of the
amount of water required to produce the food and beverages we consume every
day. As you play around with Virtual Water, you might be surprised at the
outrageous amount of H20 it requires to make these products, and the impact on the
ecological footprint of human civilization.
Now that you’ve loaded your smart phone with apps to help you go green at home, give them a try and let me know what you think! As a Boston real estate agent, I pride myself on continuing relationships with my home buyer and home seller clients well beyond the closing table. As a part of my promise to be your real estate consultant for life, I like to provide useful tips and tricks to help make homeownership a stress-free experience. These apps for going green at home are just the tip of the iceberg, so please reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you need assistance buying or selling a home in the Boston real estate market. I hope to speak with you soon!
Now that you’ve loaded your smart phone with apps to help you go green at home, give them a try and let me know what you think! As a Boston real estate agent, I pride myself on continuing relationships with my home buyer and home seller clients well beyond the closing table. As a part of my promise to be your real estate consultant for life, I like to provide useful tips and tricks to help make homeownership a stress-free experience. These apps for going green at home are just the tip of the iceberg, so please reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you need assistance buying or selling a home in the Boston real estate market. I hope to speak with you soon!
Lucas
Garofalo
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