Ways to Make Your Home a Greener and Healthier Place

Kevin Jefferson

Posted on Thursday 30th May 2019
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No matter what you know about global warming and care for it, you have to admit that keeping our planet healthy and green is of the utmost importance. There are lots of ways to do that, depending on your own preferences and capabilities, but keeping this simple and easy is one of the most effective ways out there. Focusing on your own home and making sure it’s as energy-efficient and sustainable as possible is an amazing thing on more levels than one, so if you too are interested in doing something good for the environment and yourself at the same time, here are a few ideas you should take into consideration.

Add Some Insulation

We all waste a ton of energy on a daily basis, trying to keep the temperature in our homes perfectly balanced, and it seems that none use have a big problem with that. What you don’t know, though, is that you can make a major difference by insulating your exterior walls, adding a new dose of charm to your home, but also helping it stay cool in the summer and warm during the winter.

Insulating the walls is best done while you’re building your home because this makes the most sense, but if you’re living in an uninsulated home, don’t worry – you can still add insulation quite quickly and easily. Get someone to inspect your home first and determine the type of insulation that will suit you the most, and then start saving some money and investing in this project as soon as possible.

Mind the Lighting

Most of us love turning on the lights in every room of our home and keeping them on even though we’re not actually spending time in that room. Light makes us relaxed and puts us at ease, which is why we don’t mind wasting so much energy on it every single day. However, there are two things you can do with your lighting that could make a huge difference in the long run – installing some new LED light bulbs, and actually turning the lights off whenever you can.

Those LED bulbs cost more than your traditional incandescent bulbs, but they also last much longer – up to seven years, or even more, depending on how often you use it! This means they’re a more sustainable solution that could do our planet so much good if only more people started using them. Turning off the lights whenever you leave the room is another great idea, so start turning this idea into practice right away, or just install those movement sensors that will do the work in your stead. You could save lots of money this way every single month, but also make your home greener than ever.

Purchase New Appliances

We all know that certain appliances use more power than the others, but that doesn’t mean we can live without our stoves, ovens, fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, and other essential appliances that make our lives so much easier. What we can do, however, is switch to eco-friendly alternatives, and start using those energy-efficient appliances instead.

Don’t worry – these appliances are just as good as the other models on the market, but they simply use less power and water than usual. In other words, this means you’ll be saving the planet and saving some money every time you use them, so take this idea into consideration when remodelling your bathroom or kitchen. If you’re doing the latter, don’t forget to add one of those powerful fire ducts as well, because these will make your home safer and healthier than you could’ve imagined, and that’s something we all need!

Install Solar Panels

No matter where you live, the chances are you have lots of sunlight around your home, and making the most of it is one of the things you definitely need to do. Installing solar panels might not be the cheapest home improvement project in the world, but it’s one of the best and most energy-efficient solutions that could take your entire area to a whole level in terms of sustainability.

Again, this is something you could probably do on your own, even though most people think this project is too complicated and hard to tackle. You just need some professional equipment and reliable panels that can collect all the sunlight that comes your way and turn it into energy you can actually use in your home. Don’t be afraid to consult some professionals as well, just in case, and you could collect even more energy that you’ve hoped. 

Making your home greener and healthier is a difficult and complex project, but if you put your mind to it and find a few ideas that could work for you, you could do something amazing for your home, your family, and your entire area – and save a ton of money in the process!

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