Going ?Green? has been a trend for the past couple of years of people trying to reduce their carbon footprint. We all understand the importance of conserving our environment, and most do want to help where they can, but what average person can afford solar panels throughout their home or want to be sweaty at work after biking miles there? More and more people are discovering the advantages of going green and search for realistic ideas on how to conserve energy. Homebuyers have even begun looking for things like energy efficient appliances and multi-pane windows to reduce their monthly bills. These things are worth adding to your home, but can be costly. Making your home a little more green doesn?t have to break the bank. There are plenty of budget friendly products available, many options that are actually free. Once you begin changing habits, you may even come up with a few ideas of your own that you didn?t realize before.
Water and energy are two of the main resources people want to conserve and there are plenty of ways to do so. Switching all your laundry loads to cold water will help save on your monthly energy bills, while still getting your clothes clean. When you are finished you can hang them out to dry opposed to running the dryer. Consider taking shorter showers in the morning. This is probably the toughest tip for people because honestly?who doesn?t love a long shower? If this is something that is a non negotiable for you then there are now options of eco friendly shower heads. This purchase can save up to 70 percent on your consumption of water and energy. Turning off all electronic devices before bed is a tough habit to break also. Switch your television, DVD player, computer, etc onto a UL-certified power strip and then all you have to do is flip a switch to power everything off. This prevents electrical draws that can happen when you think everything is off even though it is still plugged into an outlet. Planting some new greenery is an obvious way to go green. Liven up your landscape by adding some new trees or flowers to the mix. Make it a habit to change the plants with the seasons. This will not only decrease the amount of CO2 in the air, but enhance the curb appeal of your property. This will increase the value of your property and maybe make a few neighbors envious in the meantime. Changing old habits into green habits only brings beneficial changes into your lifestyle and home.
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