Sustainable home improvement is a great way to help the environment and your wallet. Home sustainability is a big way to reduce carbon footprint, conserve energy and by extension, save money too. Here are some tips for eco-friendly home improvements:
Ask the builder or contractor how they will use your materials and energy.
The best way to do this is to ask contractors about their sustainability practices. Look for sustainable materials, like bamboo floors (bamboo is a fast-growing plant that grows in abundance), reclaimed wood (the bark of trees is collected and used as a material) and recycled plastics. You may also want to ask if the company uses renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind farms.
Insulate your attic, walls and ceiling.
Insulation reduces heat loss, which means your home will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It’s a good investment that can help you save money on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint. You can insulate your attic, walls and ceiling yourself or hire a professional to do it for you.
Install a programmable thermostat to set temperatures when you’re home.
You can save money by installing a programmable thermostat. This will allow you to set your temperature at a lower level when you’re not home and at a higher level when you are so that energy isn’t wasted heating or cooling the house unnecessarily. You can also program it for on/off times in order to save even more money by cutting down on the overall usage of air conditioning.
Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Use dimmer switches and timers to reduce the brightness of lamps, since they use more electricity than they should. If you have motion sensors in your home (they’re usually installed on tables and shelves), turn them on when no one is in the room and then turn them off when someone enters them again. Don’t leave lights on in rooms that aren’t being used, either–this wastes money!
Consider renewable energy sources such as solar panels for hot water systems, pool pumps and other appliances that run on electricity.
Solar panels are a good investment for the future, but they can be costly to install and maintain. A typical solar system costs $8-$12 per watt installed–about twice as much as average residential electricity rates in some parts of Nigeria. However, after 20 years of operation, you’ll have saved more than $3,000 on your electric bill!
Solar power systems can also be used as a backup power source in case of an outage or emergency situation by using batteries to store excess energy generated from the sun’s rays during daylight hours (when heating needs are less).
You can improve your home’s sustainability by making small changes like these.
In conclusion, you can make small changes that have a big impact on the environment, your home and your wallet. Here are some examples:
- Reuse materials in the construction of your new home by choosing prefabricated or modular homes that use sustainable materials such as bamboo or timber. This will help conserve resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation.
- Choose energy-efficient appliances such as light bulbs with lower wattage ratings, heaters for wintertime heating and coolers for summer cooling (which saves money on energy bills).
- Insulation is important to keep heat from escaping through windows or cracks in walls. However, insulating insulation isn’t always easy because it may affect airflow into rooms where you want air circulation (like bedrooms). You can choose double-glazed windows instead of single-glazed ones which allows more natural light into spaces without sacrificing privacy concerns
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s sustainability, these tips will help get you started. Making small changes is one of the most valuable things that you can do for the planet and for yourself. When it comes down to it, we all want a better world—and that starts with small steps like these!
