A lot of homeowners are choosing the path of a a greener life. They are renovating their houses so as to decrease in a bid to decrease the amount of energy consumed every year. These are projects that will help save money by using energy efficient solutions.
You can select materials that are recyclable and renewable. There are indeed many ways to improve the look and functionality of your home while being green. You could start using new LED bulb that will also reduce cost, which is always a good option.
Another idea is to change your traditional showerhead to one that will restrict the flow of the water. You could save thousands of water every year but still great baths and showers. Taking small steps, changing small things one step at a time is both more manageable and easier.
Buy Recycled Furniture
Why not buy recycled furniture for your new home. Styles come back into fashion and you can also do a lot with a simple coat of paint. You can transform old and outdated furniture into a beautiful and unique piece.
Eco-Friendly Paint
Choose eco-friendly paint, there are many choices at most hardware stores.
Reduce your family’s carbon footprint
You can reduce your family’s carbon footprint principally by maximizing the energy efficiency of your home. You achieve this in several ways for example by weather stripping around all windows and doors, and sealing up any drafty areas in your house. You could also exchange your HVAC system for a new energy-efficient system that will reduce the amount of electricity that is required to heat and cool your home.
You could also choose to install solar panels on the roof of your home, so you are able to generate your own electricity. This will help maximize the energy efficiency of your home, and reduce your home’s dependent on fossil fuels which in turn helps the environment.
Green Landscaping
Did you know that planting the right kinds of trees and shrubs in your garden. Trees can help your house from the sun which will assist in minimizing your reliance on air conditioning which in turn means you need less energy.
At the end of the day green living home improvement can actually save money, by reducing energy costs, and you can help in saving the future of our planet at the same time.
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NRG Expert
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