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Coverting House to Green Home
Home Green Home: Simple Ways To Make Your House More “Green”!
Environmentally-friendly homes are becoming all of the rage in real estate these days ; but what exactly does it mean to have a “green” home? Usually, a green home is one that’s both sustainable and energy-efficient, which means that it takes less materials like electricity, water and oil in order to power it. However, many of these homes are more expensive than the more conventional alternatives – which means that many often feel as though they have to be wealthy in order to have a green home. Yet if you’re looking to convert your home so that it’s more environmentally-friendly – but don’t have the time or the budget to make any major renovations – consider us your one-stop shop for simple tips and solutions on how to turn your house into a green home!
Got A Couple Of Dollars To Spare? Then get ready to make a simple purchase that will turn your house into a green home: energy-efficient light bulbs. Turns out, the typical homeowner wastes tons of electricity – and money – on light bulbs that just suck away loads of energy.
Replacing showerheads and faucets with low-flow versions can cost just a few dollars and can save a lot of energy and water. New showerheads and faucet aerators can reduce water flow by 50 percent or more without compromising performance.
Program your Thermostat can save you 10% on your heating and cooling cost just by setting when you’re not home and while you are sleeping You can tell it to return to your preferred temperature before you return home.
Plant a tree can significantly lower your cooling costs by up to 25%. They also make your home more comfortable and provide habitat for birds. Properly placed tree and shrubs act as windbreaks, shielding your home from cold winds and reducing heating cost by 20%
Recycle by creating a simple and organized place in your home to recycle, it is more likely that they will recycle (and properly segregate recyclables). In addition, in-home recycling centers reduce the opening and closing of exterior doors for the sole purpose of disposing of recyclables.
Plugging air leaks will eliminate the greatest energy waster in the home and simple to do.
Install weather stripping and caulk to stop those expensive drafts and improve comfort. It is cheap and almost anyone can do it. Look for leaks around windows, doors, electrical outlets, plumbing penetrations and in the attic.
Invest In Energy-Efficient Appliances. Buy ENERGY STAR qualified products. They may sound expensive, but there’s literally an energy-efficient alternative for every appliance – including your toaster! If you can make the investment, it’s best to switch out some of the bigger energy guzzlers, like your refrigerator; however, even switching out your microwave and toaster oven for more green alternatives will not only make a big difference in reducing your home’s carbon emissions – you’ll be amazed at how much your energy bill is reduced!
Making your home more green and sustainable doesn’t mean that you have to fork over an arm and a leg in order to do so; in fact, many important switches can be done with little to no effort! Try implementing one or more of these tips in your household, and watch how quickly your house turns into a green home!
