We are all trying to be more ‘green’, and nowadays many of us perform the essentials such as waste recycling. However, thinking of the broader context, there are many methods – some great – to truly enable us all to make own environment more green and promote a more responsible way of living.
To help with that, we’ve come up with 10 ways you can make your home greener and turn it into a sustainable sanctuary. Take a look.
1. Properly insulating your Home
A well shielded house retains heat effectively, using less power to maintain warming as necessary. It’s a sensible approach to save expenses.
Begin with your building’s roof and walls. Also consider the windows for insolation too and double glaze the ones that haven’t been already done.
2. Putting up solar panels
Solar or PV energy is a must for every eco-friendly house. It’s usually a long-term commitment, you may save even more revenue than you invest initially. Some individuals are even fortunate enough to be able go fully off-grid using solar panels.
3. Consider getting a smart energy meter.
It’s tempting to keep the heater on for more than necessary, particularly in the winter. As homeowners or tenants, our burners and central heating use a lot of energy.
One solution is to setup a Smart Meter in your house. These clever gadgets may be set to just switch on at specific times of the day, such as before you arrive back from office or even before you wake up in the early hours.
A great bonus for individuals worried about their carbon impact, as well as those mindful over increasing energy consumption and wanting to reduce them.
It’s an excellent method to track your power use.
4. Do minor improvements
It may sound simple, but isn’t it preferable to consider local professionals if your home needs a little attention? Why hire a builder or other tradesman who has to come 50 miles to fix your roof if somebody local can do it cheaper and faster?
5. Setup underfloor heating
While many individuals aren’t bothered by radiators or heaters, others prefer a more basic solution. Underfloor warming may lead to cost savings and better energy management.
6. Clean with a green mind
We all have our favorite cleansers and cleaning agents which we employ for years without giving any regard to their environmental impact. These toxins enter the water system and need a lot more power and effort to clean at treatment facilities.
You can make some basic changes and use simple homemade solutions like lemon juice and vinegar to kill germs and eliminate odors.
7. Maintain your boiler.
The newest boilers in the marketplace are far more economical in terms of energy and heating. They would still require regular maintenance to retain things in peak shape. Older boilers may still function efficiently if properly maintained and utilized.
8. Double-glaze windows
The age of unappealing dual glazing are now behind us – there’s no excuse now not to get all the windows in your house double glazed completely. It lowers costs in the long term and keeps your house properly protected.
9. Buy an eco-kettle
Who doesn’t enjoy a nice warm drink? When you re-boil the kettle, consider how you fill it. One-man brew? Add just enough water for a single serve, not six. Faster, less electricity, and smarter!
10. Low-flow shower heads save water
Taking a shower reduces water and energy requirements compared to bathing. A lot of us believe we are conserving water, but then waste 20 minutes underneath the water running – or use a very strong shower head that wastes water.
Choosing a low-pressure shower head that has aerated water supply. It saves more water and resources. Spend a little less time submerged, 10 minutes are more than enough for hair, body, and washing up nicely!