Here are the top ten ways to go “green” by making few changes in and around your home. They are all well worth the effort and will go a long way towards making planet earth a better place to live.
Install CFL’s in your home. CFL’s last an average of seven years and use an average of 33 of the power of standard bulbs.
Install a low flow shower head in your bathroom. Showers are the biggest use of water in our homes.
Conduct an energy audit of your home. An energy audit, done by a qualified professional, can help you find where your home’s energy week points are.
Turn off running water while brushing your teeth. Keeping the water running wastes three gallons every time. This is a simple solution that everyone should already be doing.
Install solar panels on your roof. Not only will solar panels save you money and keep you from relying on the electric company but you may even be paid for your extra energy by the electric company.
Seal drafts and leaks. Especially in colder climates a drafty house or poorly sealed windows can cause a home to lose a large percentage of its heat.
Keep your home properly insulated. Insulation helps to keep your home warm in the summer and cold in the winter, reducing your overall energy costs.
Use Energy Star approved appliances. Keep in mind that not all energy star appliances are created alike, and do your homework on actual energy usage before buying any appliance.
Grow house plants and plant trees, flowers, and other plants in your yard. Plants use up excess C02, produce oxygen, and prevent soil erosion.
Use a clothesline on warm days instead of an electric dryer. Solar energy is the cheapest and most renewable form of energy.