From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Green Fixes for Your Home
Saving our planet has become the main goal of modern age. Countless companies and large businesses are getting into the green mentality and governments are aiming towards turning everything eco-friendly. Although it is an important part of paving a road towards a better future, it is crucial to understand that the green way of thinking should firstly be introduced in our own homes. Of course, this does not imply making a single great change to your lifestyle. You will need to introduce a number of (seemingly small) changes into every aspect of your life, in order to achieve a green mindset.
Water
First World countries are still unaware of just how big of an issue water shortage is becoming. If every one of us payed just a bit more attention to the amount of water we waste daily, the water shortage would be less severe, at the very least. ‘Being mindful’ of water spending doesn’t have to entail giving up on the semi-luxurious lifestyle that you are leading. You can actually reduce your water usage by turning the faucet off while applying soap in the shower, not taking baths so often, or by using devices like Metlund Hot Water D’MAND System.
Light
While installing solar panels is an environmentally friendly solution, there are other ways – that are not so pricey – we can reduce the energy consumption in our homes.
For one, there is no excuse for keeping the lights on during the day. If you need to do this, you haven’t made the most out of your windows and mirrors. If you live in a house, consider installing a skylight as they are a great way to introduce natural light into your home.
During the night, however, lightbulbs are your only choice. LED bulbs are an excellent solution as they tend to last longer than the incandescent ones. They are also energy-efficient, meaning that they pay off in the long run, as they waste far less energy.
Keep the Heat Inside
Heating also wastes a lot of energy. Of course, when cold winter months come knocking at our doors, you’ll have no other choice but to turn your heater on. However, it is important to say that you’ll waste far less energy if your house is properly insulated. Also, pay attention to your windows. Double glazed windows will retain all the heat inside. They might sound like a pricy investment at first, but if you calculate just how much you’ll save on annual basis (they also tend to keep the cold air in during summer), you will see that they definitely pay off.
Going Cordless
Batteries are back! Battery powered devices are really eco-friendly as they don’t waste the electrical energy. Some of them are even very practical. If you, for example have to fix something, but don’t have a power socket near by, battery run tools are the way to go. The most common tools in this category are drills and electric saws, so check out a variety of Sydney power tool vendors for these items. Although you will have to replace or recharge the batteries from time to time, you will never trip over a cord again!
Programmable Thermostat
Nothing beats entering a warm home after a hard day’s work, but leaving the thermostat on in an empty house is quite irresponsible. However, if you choose to install a programmable thermostat, you’ll be able to control the heater. This would be a useful upgrade to every home.
Hopefully, these tips will inspire you to aim at turning ‘green’. Being environmentally conscious isn’t just something that is trendy – it is an important factor in shaping a better future for our children.
