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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

They include the age of the home, electrical panel capacity and distance between panel and car. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Consumers are motivated to purchase an EV by a desire to lower their carbon footprint.

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12 Questions to Ask Contractors When Seeking Bids on a Home Project

Will Springer Realtor

What does the estimate not include – municipal fees, transportation costs, overtime, taxes – and is there a cap on costs? (If it’s the latter, who will oversee them?) In a written and signed estimate, can you provide as much detail as possible about the work to be completed? How should we work together on accessing the property?

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Moving Into A New House Checklist: What You’ll Need As A New Homeowner

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Glanz also says this is the time to make transportation arrangements for moving day. While hiring a full-service moving company might seem like the easiest way to get your belongings into your new home, it’s not always the most practical or cost-efficient option. 1 Month Before The Move. Motion-sensing light fixtures. Smart plugs.

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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

Variables can include whether someone lives with a spouse or partner or if they life alone, if they are reliant on their vehicle to get around versus having access to multiple transportation options. Then there is current and future health issues that may require attention in and around the home.

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The Switch to Everything Electric in Your Home

Will Springer Realtor

More homeowners understand the importance of “decarbonizing” everything from products to transportation and especially their homes – but where to begin? Going all-electric in and around the home would help eradicate nearly 75% of global emissions, research shows, especially if the energy itself came from solar or wind.

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Will Springer Realtor

annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes. The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement.

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

Create options for multiple modes of transport – bikes, cars and transit should all be factored in. David Goldberg, chair of the Land Use & Transportation Committee of the Seattle Planning Commission, is helping to lead the city’s own 15-minute neighborhood. This has caused an average of -3% ROI for all home improvement projects.

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