According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average auto repair bill is $871 (as of June 2004) the latest I could find on-line. So let’s assume for today’s purposes it’s at least $ 1000 to keep your ride tuned up, running great and super comfy, after all you spend a considerable amount of time in your car, don’t you? Ok, now over a five year period that is $ 5000 maintaining your car and that is if you only have one. You know you will never see that money again.
NOW let’s say you did a tune up on your home, where I think you spend a considerable more amount of time. An initial Home Energy Audit will run about $ 400 for an average 3000 sq. ft. home. Repairs to tune up your home would be approximately $ 800 – 1500, depending on what condition it is in to begin with. More, if you like your car better than your home. But, you can see what I am trying to get at. Even if you spent that $ 5000 in making your home energy efficient over the next five years, you’d definitely realize it all back and then some in reduced utility bills and appreciation on your home. And this is not to mention the increased comfort, health and safety of your home. Heck you might even spend more time at home. Try it you’ll like it.
