Holiday Gift Certificates and Returns

Holiday Gift Certificates and Returns.  Deborah Laemmerhirt  203-994-4297.  homesinconnecticutforsale.com.

Did you get a gift certificate or have holiday return credits?  Use them for updating your home with green savings!  Save on you upcoming utility costs by investing your Holiday Gift Certificates and Returns in one of these items:

1. Black & Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector $35

Black & Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector helps you reduce your energy costs by finding temperature differences caused by air leaks or insulation missing from inside your walls.

Use it to identify problem areas around drafty windows and doors and uncover hidden leaks and insulation “soft spots” around electrical outlets, recessed lights and along floor molding.

The Thermal Leak Detector shines a light on your wall. When the wall temperature changes by 1, 5 or 10 degrees F (user adjustable), the light changes to red or blue to indicate a hot or cold spot. Plugging the leaks and drafts in your home can save up to 20 percent off your heating and cooling energy costs.

2. EverSense Touch-Screen Thermostat $399

The EverSense Touch-Screen Thermostat manages your home’s temperature and energy usage based on how far you and other family members are from home. When you head out, the EverSense adjusts the environment in your home. Stuck in traffic? Your EverSense will know and will keep your heating or air conditioning from turning on until you’re close enough to home to make it likely you’ll come back inside.

It also has built-in speakers for streaming your favorite music from your smartphone and a weather application with animated radar.

3. Cree 75-Watt LED bulb $125 (for six)

Cree’s new 75-Watt equivalent LED bulbs, available at Home Depot, use 82 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, are dimmable and can last up to 20 years if they’re on three hours a day.

Buy enough bulbs to replace all your hard-to-reach high ceiling light fixtures and you might not have to climb up there again until 2034.

The shatterproof glass bulbs look and light like traditional Edison-style bulbs. You can also use the Cree in your outdoor fixtures.

Keep the proof of purchase from the package and your register receipt, you’ll need them to get a refund if the bulb doesn’t last 10 years.

4. Presto 01241 4-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker $31

A pressure cooker cooks your food faster so you save energy by not using your stove as long. You can use it to tenderize tough cuts of meat, quickly cook dried beans and make delicious one-pot meals.

A pressure cooker won’t heat up the kitchen, making it a good choice if you live in a tropical climate.

5. Belkin Power Conserve Switch $33 (for six)

This six pack of power switches let you turn off the power to appliances that use standby power, like cable boxes and televisions. The average household spends about $100 a year on standby power so being able to turn off the power with the flick of a switch can save you real money.

Have a daughter that forgets to turn off the flat iron or a son that leaves his game station on? Opt for Bekin’s Conserve Socket F7C009q, which has an automatic shut off you can set for 30 minutes, 3 hours or 6 hours.

There is a catch: Your child will have to push a button on top of the outlet to start power flowing to their device.

About Deborah Laemmerhirt

Let me assist you in finding everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent real estate professional in my community, I am dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. I go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why I constantly research the home, market and estate values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative marketing techniques to attract potential buyers. As an Internet-savvy real estate representative in Connecticut, I’ve had the opportunity to help many home buyers find their ideal homes and many sellers obtain top dollar for their homes. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake, so I will help you through every step of the process. My goal is to make your home selling or buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. My services include: Explaining the home selling and buying process thoroughly Diligently selecting homes that meets your criteria Pricing your home correctly and implementing a unique yet proven marketing plan Negotiating on your behalf Tracking the closing process to ensure a smooth transaction I welcome the opportunity to address any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or e-mail me any time, and I will be happy to discuss your next steps in the buying or selling process. I specialize in both Residential and Commercial Properties. I also head a Real Estate Group to provide you with expert service and support. Areas of Expertise Making transitions in your life is challenging. You may be moving from out of town, a different state, internationally or just next door! Regardless of the distance I am prepared to respond to your unique needs.If you are a BUYER looking to downsize, up-size, want a new construction, desire a condominium, to invest, even if this is your first home, I will design a unique plan to fulfill your needs in a reasonable time frame, with the best negotiated price and the least amount of inconvenience.For my Home Sellers, I have an innovative marketing plan that will leave nothing to chance. Just call, and I would be happy to share the DIFFERENT and SUCCESSFUL TOOLS I utilize on each of my listings. I have lived in Connecticut for over 35 years. I practice Real Estate in Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County. This includes, but is not limited to Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Ridgefield, Redding, Roxbury, Sherman, Southbury, Warren, Washington, Westport and Wilton.