Creating An Environmentally Friendly Home
In an age where we try to be more aware of our environment, did you know that your home could be part of the solution? Your home accounts for energy use, water waste, carbon dioxide emissions and more. Making environmentally friendly upgrades to your home is not only good for the earth but can be a great way to boost the value of your home as well. Here are a few cost-efficient ways you can make your home an environmentally friendly place.
Lighting
Did you know that compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) will save 66% more energy in your home? It also trades 400 pounds of greenhouse gas for every ONE CFL bulb you trade. You don't even have to make the trade all at once, you can replace the bulbs in your home with CFL as they burn out and before you know it your whole house will be DFL lit.
Your Appliances
It's pretty common knowledge that Energy Star-Qualified appliances use 10%-50% less energy, but did you know that there are ways to improve the energy usage even without one of these appliances? By making sure your refrigerator out of direct sunlight you can save energy. The appliance won't have to work as hard to cool down, and saving you energy in the end.
Water
This is one of the biggest wastes in your home, and you probably don't even realize it because you're flushing it right down the drain, literally. 30% of water usage in your home comes from flushing your toilet, and 200 gallons can be wasted daily by a toilet with a leak. By installing a low-flow toilet and fixing leaks when they happen, you can make great strides in saving water.
You can also save energy in regards to water, by washing your clothes on a colder setting. Washing your clothes in hot water uses around 40% more electricity. While washing in cold saves energy, it also saves your electricity bill!
Heating and Cooling
With a few simple changes in your lifestyle, you can not only save energy, but also money in regards to your heating and cooling. Having energy efficient windows on your home can make a difference because they can help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter due to their better insulation capabilities. You can also help warm your home by opening the blinds and letting the sun come in. If you have wooden floors, you can save 4%-6% on energy bills by putting rugs around your home.
Making Your Home Make and Impact
Not only do small changes in your lifestyle affect the impact you have on the earth, it can impact your utility bills as well. Every little bit helps when you are trying to achieve a green lifestyle. You don't have to buy all new appliances or even a new home to do so. Of course, if you're planning on relocating to Colorado Springs, my team and I would be glad to assist you in finding your dream home. Even if you aren't relocating, but are looking to upgrade and buy a new home in Colorado Springs, or even sell your home, we can help. Visit our website today to learn more about our buying and selling practices.
Did you know that compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) will save 66% more energy in your home? It also trades 400 pounds of greenhouse gas for every ONE CFL bulb you trade. You don't even have to make the trade all at once, you can replace the bulbs in your home with CFL as they burn out and before you know it your whole house will be DFL lit.
Your Appliances
It's pretty common knowledge that Energy Star-Qualified appliances use 10%-50% less energy, but did you know that there are ways to improve the energy usage even without one of these appliances? By making sure your refrigerator out of direct sunlight you can save energy. The appliance won't have to work as hard to cool down, and saving you energy in the end.
This is one of the biggest wastes in your home, and you probably don't even realize it because you're flushing it right down the drain, literally. 30% of water usage in your home comes from flushing your toilet, and 200 gallons can be wasted daily by a toilet with a leak. By installing a low-flow toilet and fixing leaks when they happen, you can make great strides in saving water.
You can also save energy in regards to water, by washing your clothes on a colder setting. Washing your clothes in hot water uses around 40% more electricity. While washing in cold saves energy, it also saves your electricity bill!
Heating and Cooling
With a few simple changes in your lifestyle, you can not only save energy, but also money in regards to your heating and cooling. Having energy efficient windows on your home can make a difference because they can help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter due to their better insulation capabilities. You can also help warm your home by opening the blinds and letting the sun come in. If you have wooden floors, you can save 4%-6% on energy bills by putting rugs around your home.
Making Your Home Make and Impact
Not only do small changes in your lifestyle affect the impact you have on the earth, it can impact your utility bills as well. Every little bit helps when you are trying to achieve a green lifestyle. You don't have to buy all new appliances or even a new home to do so. Of course, if you're planning on relocating to Colorado Springs, my team and I would be glad to assist you in finding your dream home. Even if you aren't relocating, but are looking to upgrade and buy a new home in Colorado Springs, or even sell your home, we can help. Visit our website today to learn more about our buying and selling practices.
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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