Energy Efficiency

10 Unexpected Benefits of Living in an Energy-Efficient Home

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Living with greater energy efficiency involves making minor lifestyle changes, using eco-friendly materials, and installing new appliances in your home.  The best method is to make gradual changes and see how they work out before taking the next step. As your home becomes more energy-efficient, you’ll experience the following benefits. 1. Pay Less for Utilities … Continue reading: 10 Unexpected Benefits of Living in an Energy-Efficient Home

Sustainable Dining Room Design Ideas

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The modern dining room: a place to gather and break bread with friends and family. It’s a room that loves the dramatic, the theatrical, and even the edgy concepts that you have in mind. But let’s face it: a significant stressor when redoing your dining room is the need to make sure you have everything … Continue reading: Sustainable Dining Room Design Ideas

Green Living Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

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Kermit says, “It’s hard being green”. But that’s not true! Here are some easy ways to live a little greener without laying out a load of green. These green living tips are guaranteed not to break the bank. Vanquish the Vampires Unplug electronics when not in use. Many electronic devices still draw power even when … Continue reading: Green Living Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

Your Winter Window Insulation Guide

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Implementing good winter window insulation is one of the best and easiest ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Many older homes were built using single-paned windows which do little to keep the heat or cold outside. Replacing these with newer windows will cut your energy bills considerably, not to mention keep you … Continue reading: Your Winter Window Insulation Guide

4 Sustainable Design Tips to Make Your Home Valuable and Appealing

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Endless home improvement options await those looking to increase the value and appeal of their house. Just pinpointing where to begin the journey presents a challenge. Some renovations increase the value of a home and a portion can be recovered at a sale. Sustainability may be just the edge you need when selling your home. … Continue reading: 4 Sustainable Design Tips to Make Your Home Valuable and Appealing

Your Room-by-Room Guide to Green Living at Home

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If you’re fortunate enough to build an eco-friendly home from the ground up, congratulations! And thank you for taking such a big step to help the environment. If you’re looking for ways to increase energy efficiency and make your current home a healthier place, congratulations, and thank you for that also. There are always ways … Continue reading: Your Room-by-Room Guide to Green Living at Home

DIY Techniques to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

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Living a green lifestyle is one of the more rewarding decisions any homeowner can make. With your own property, you have the freedom to build a compost pile in the backyard, get involved in local recycling projects, and even put up your own solar panels. Of course, while things like water conservation and material reuse … Continue reading: DIY Techniques to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

How to Build a Solar Charging Station Anywhere

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One of the most amazing innovations in the last five years has not been a new invention as the perfection of existing technology. Solar panels, which were once the territory of only the very rich and very environmentally dedicated, have gotten smaller, more efficient, and more affordable, and you don’t even need to mount them … Continue reading: How to Build a Solar Charging Station Anywhere