Theresa Lindsey, Builder Representative

Direct:  678-389-0391 

Fax: 770-304-1398

Website: http://theresalindsey.GeorgiaMLS.com

Email: tlindsey@thehomesourcerealtors.com

Here are some easy, practical and inexpensive energy-saving measures for your home, none requiring more than a few hours and some just a few minutes. If you have more easy ways to save, please post in a comment!

• Wash Your Clothes in Cold Water: Ninety percent of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water, not to running the machine, so cold water washes reduce your costs and environmental impacts.
• Install Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: For each compact fluorescent you install, you’ll probably save between $3 and $15 per year. If you tried compact fluorescents ten years ago and weren’t satisfied, give them another shot, since they now have more appealing light quality and come in more shapes and light strengths.
• Use the Microwave : A microwave uses much less energy than a conventional oven.
• Weatherstrip and Caulk: Few people get excited by the prospect of spending a Saturday afternoon weatherstripping and caulking their home, but several hours devoted to this task will likely yield considerable energy savings.
• Pull the Plug: Even when they are not in use, many appliances like televisions continue to use small amounts of electricity for things like their clocks and instant-on features. If you have a rarely used appliance, such as a TV or clock radio in a guest room, pull its plug and then only plug it in on those rare occasions when it is going to be used.
• Switch the Showerhead: If you live in a household where four people each take a seven-minute daily shower, an old-fashioned showerhead that uses five gallons of water a minute will require 51,000 gallons of water each year. New showerheads use less than half as much water.
• Adjust the Thermostat: It makes good economic and environmental sense to try to keep your home slightly colder in winter and slightly warmer in summer. You may not even notice a small adjustment in your home’s temperature settings and the result is a more energy efficient home.
• Turn Off the Computer: Some people have gotten into the habit of leaving their computer and other home office equipment on all the time. This wastes energy and money.
• Choose Energy Efficient Appliances: If you need to buy a dishwasher, television, or other appliance, look for a highly-efficient one. As a minimum, you should always choose one with the federal government’s Energy Star label, which means it is significantly more efficient than minimum government standards.

• Avery Park in Newnan, GA – Avery Park’s turn-of-the-century architecture and Village Square pay tribute to its historic Newnan location. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and green space. Homes are priced from the mid $100s to high $300s.
• Bradshaw Farms in Senoia, GA – This lake community with playground features Craftsman style homes from the high $200′s in a picturesque country setting.
• Burkwood Plantation in Fayetteville, GA - Craftsman style homes from the mid-$400′s highlight this tranquil woodland preserve neighborhood near historic Starr’s Mill, convenient to Peachtree City and Fayetteville.
• Edgewood in Fayetteville, GA - Edgewood offers a private, natural setting in the metropolitan suburb of Fayetteville. Amenities include plenty of green space and exercise trails. Distinctive custom homes are priced from the high $500s.
• Lake Forest in Forsyth County, GA – Located in Forsyth County, Lake Forest offers custom and semi-custom homes on estate-size lots in a serene landscape with a sparkling lake.
• Lake Astoria in Forsyth County, GA – Retreat from the rest of the world at Lake Astoria. This exclusive community features 168 stunning homesites covered in beautiful hardwoods. Sites are up to an acre in size, and several offer lakefront or lake view living. Homes start in the high $500′s.
• Maple Shade II in Tyrone, GA - With a peaceful lakeside location near Peachtree City, Maple Shade II offers custom Craftsman-style homes from the high $500s. Amenities include a playground and the lake.
• Monarch Village in Stockbridge, GA – Monarch Village’s diverse collection of home styles makes it one of the most exciting communities in which to live in metro Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for vintage turn-of-the-century, today’s traditional, or a custom home designed just for you, priced from the $100s to $400s, you’ll find the home you’ve always wanted in a community you’ve always dreamed of.
• MountBrook in Peachtree City, GA
• The Peninsula in Peachtree City, GA
• River Rock in Forsyth County, GA - Nestled along the Etowah River in Forsyth County, River Rock offers magnificent custom homes from the $400s on wooded lots with stunning views. Amenities include an English arts and crafts style clubhouse, a pool, tennis courts, and a natural amphitheater.
• Saranac in Peachtree City, GA – This neighborhood is popular for its Craftsman style cottages with private enclosed courtyards and flex room suitable or guest suite, office, studio or exercise area. Residents enjoy gathering or entertaining at the neighborhood gazebo. Homes are priced from the high $300′s.
• SummerGrove in Newnan, GA – Located near Newnan, SummerGrove boasts impressive amenities, including an 18-hole championship golf course, lake, water park, tennis courts, walking trails, parks, and playgrounds. Homes range from the mid $100s to $800s, with custom lake and golf course homes from the $400s.
• The Village at Lexington Circle in Peachtree City, GA – The Village at Lexington Circle in Peachtree City is a new townhome community with a live/work environment ideally suited to your busy lifestyle. This enclave of 46 new 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes offers beautiful two upper levels of residential comfort combined with the convenience of main level office/retail space.
• Tullamore in Tyrone, GA – Just a stone’s throw away from Peachtree City, Tullamore offers beautiful, traditional homes from the high $300s in a highly desirable location. Amenities include sidewalks and a playground. Final homes available now.