Home improvement tips for saving money, energy

Episode 25: From energy-saving lightbulbs to a silent-close toilet seat, real estate broker Frank LLosa offers up a tour of some low-cost home-improvement products in action.

LED (light-emitting diode) and CFL (compact fluorescent) lighting, while more expensive than traditional lighting, can save money in the long run, he notes.

He also discusses push-button door entry, "warm" Dura Ceramic tiles, paint with very low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and a water alarm, among other products.

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Frank Borges LLosa is the broker, founder and owner of FranklyRealty.com, a real estate brokerage in Falls Church, Va. He is the creator of the Trust Me I'm a Realtor blog and multiple listing service wiki site FranklyMLS.com. You can follow him on Twitter: @franklyrealty.

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