How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
We all want our homes to look beautiful but, by investing a little in making your home more eco-friendly and improving its energy efficiency, you can make big savings in terms of both your bills and the environment – ideal for future aesthetic purchases! Read on for five ways you can help save the planet, and your cash.
1. Energy efficient light bulbs
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Though these have been around for ages, it’s taken people a little while to make the switch. Previously, they took a long while to warm up and didn’t put out the best quality light so lots of us weren’t excited about them. Much has changed since those days, and you can now get top-quality light while still being energy efficient. Smart lightbulbs are another great alternative. Although they’re costly upfront, they will last for years so you’re saving money in replacing them and, not only that, but you can change the colors and tone from an app on your phone. We have some and we love them, so do the kiddos!
2. Upgrade your windows
Over 20% of our heating is lost through glass. This is a huge amount and, although it might seem like a big job to replace your windows, the amount of money it will save you in terms of heating your property is absolutely huge. Not only that, but more secure windows can increase the security of your home. If you’re concerned about curb appeal, look for a replacement window company that offers a wide range of windows to suit different properties. You can improve the value of your home significantly by investing in a set of new windows so, ultimately, if you have old or tired -looking windows, it’s worth the disruption.
3. Natural cleaning products
It might seem like a hassle, but you can make batches of natural cleaning products that will last a long time and are significantly better for both your wallet and the environment. When you wash away chemicals from store-bought cleaning products, you’re washing them straight into the water system which means that a more intensive purification process is required in order to restore the water to safety standards. For the majority of day-to-day cleaning instances, you can embrace natural products like bicarbonate of soda and vinegar for exactly the same results as the expensive alternatives.
4. Solar panels
No greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere when you use solar panels to generate your electricity. They are becoming more common and we’re getting used to seeing them adorning plenty of roofs. Even better, some governments will give you money back for selling your unused electricity back to the grid and therefore helping everyone get that little bit greener.
5. Recycle
If there are ways that you can DIY home improvements by restoring or recycling other things, then this is a great way to breathe new life into old or tired furniture, without creating waste or contributing further to landfill. It’s worth looking online to see what other people have made and turn your hand to some crafting or DIY for your next home project.
What are some of your favorite ways to have an eco-friendly home? I would LOVE some ideas.
Cheers!
Janelle
