A few tips to help you be ecoconscious at home.
Being environmentally conscious has gone from recycling to purchasing smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, to changing the way you live at home. You don't have to be LEED or REGREEN Certified, but you can use the following tips to make your home more green and save you some money in the process.
Efficient Lighting. Explore your lighting options and purchase lights that will last longer, provide more light with less electricy and still give you good illumination. Go a step beyond lightbulbs and explore incorporating more natural light, even adding a skylight to your home.
Better Windows. High performance windows are one of the best ways to save money and energy at home. You'll pay more for these super efficient windows but you'll also be shocked at the money you save in electric bills and the lack of winter breezes.
Efficient Appliances. Yes, it's another expensive upgrade but it will save you money in the end and you'll feel better about yourself for making a contribution. Consider this, some water saving toilets can save an average household around 6,000 gallons of water!
Recycled Products. Be creative. They're everywhere and basically everything. But remember, if it's not useful you'll probably just throw it away or recycle it, which doesn't help one bit.
Environmentally Friendly Products Explore the latest trends in environmental decorating to see what new products are on the market and evaluate how they fit into your home, any cost effective benefits they provide, and their actual environmental impact. Do your research when it comes to new trends.
