
Image Caption: In Silver Spring, Md., Evan Morier replaced much of his lawn with densely planted native perennials and grasses with high wildlife value. Then he put the home on the market.

Virginia summers are no joke — and in Richmond, the heat and humidity can push your energy bills to uncomfortable highs right alongside the temperature. Our real estate agents at Napier Realtors ERA want to help you stay cool and keep more money in your pocket this season.
Adjusting how and when you cool your home is one of the easiest ways to trim your energy bill. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping your thermostat at 78°F while you're home â€...