10 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
Renovating your home? Just want to make a few quick energy-saving updates? Here
are 10 eco-friendly improvements that are good for the planet:
Switch On Energy Efficient Lighting – Upgrade your lighting to energy efficient
LED or compact fluorescent lights.
Get the Drop on Drips – Fix or replace leaky faucets. Just one drop per second
from a leaky faucet can waste as much as 10 gallons of water each week.
Go Low-Flow – Upgrade to low-flow toilets and showers to reduce water
consumption.
Become a Fan of Fans – In cooler weather, use clockwise rotation to push down
warm air that rises to the ceiling, and when the weather is hot, reverse to a
counter-clockwise rotation to create a cooling breeze.
Re-use, Re-cycle and Re-purpose – Use reclaimed building materials instead of
buying new and look for ways to re-purpose old materials.
Save With Solar – Install solar panels to offset energy costs. Common uses
include heating swimming pools and pre-warming the household hot water supply.
Xeriscape Your Landscape – Conserve water by planting drought-proof plants
and/or installing a rainwater system to get you through the dry months.
Conserve Energy – Upgrade insulation and seal any gaps around windows and
doors. Don’t forget to turn the thermostat down or up a few degrees during the
day and at night.
Go Green to Clean – Reduce indoor air pollution by using all-natural cleaning
products.
Choose Natural and Renewable – Use natural fibers like wool or cotton for
carpeting, window treatments and textiles, and sustainable woods like bamboo
for flooring.
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