10 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements to Help Our Planet Renovating your home? Just want to make a few quick energy-saving updates? Here are 10 eco-friendly improvements that are good for the planet: Switch On Energy Efficient Lighting
– Upgrade your lighting to energy efficient LED or compact fluorescent lights. Get the Drop on Drips
– Fix or replace leaky faucets. Just one drop per second from a leaky faucet can waste as much as 10 gallons of water each week. Go Low-Flow
– Upgrade to low-flow toilets and showers to reduce water consumption. Become a Fan of Fans
– In cooler weather, use clockwise rotation to push down warm air that rises to the ceiling, and when the weather is hot, reverse to a counter-clockwise rotation to create a cooling breeze. Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose
– Use reclaimed building materials instead of buying new and look for ways to repurpose old materials. Save With Solar
– Install solar panels to offset energy costs. Common uses include heating swimming pools and pre-warming the household hot water supply. Xeriscape Your Landscape
– Conserve water by planting drought-proof plants and/or installing a rainwater system to get you through the dry months. Conserve Energy
– Upgrade insulation and seal any gaps around windows and doors. Don’t forget to turn the thermostat down or up a few degrees during the day and at night. Go Green to Clean
– Reduce indoor air pollution by using all-natural cleaning products. Choose Natural and Renewable
– Use natural fibers like wool or cotton for carpeting, window treatments and textiles, and sustainable woods like bamboo for flooring.
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