5 Tips to Make Your House More Green this Spring

Written by Posted On Thursday, 05 April 2018 11:13

It’s that time of the year again -- the weather is starting to get nice, the flowers are blooming, and it’s time to do some work around the house. Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to upgrade or add features to your house that will make it more eco-friendly. We all want to reduce our carbon footprint and there are many ways to do it. Here are five tips that will make your house more environmentally friendly and might also save you some cash in the long run.

 

Purchase a Smart Thermostat

 

Thermostat technology has made significant advances in recent years. Oftentimes heating and cooling for houses can account for half of the utility bill or more. Having a smart thermostat will allow you schedule when the AC comes on so you’re not cooling the house needlessly. Additionally, many smart thermostats track and analyze your energy usage. It will give you a monthly report with insights that could give you opportunities to save.

 

Switch Out Light Bulbs

 

Switching from an incandescent bulb to an LED bulb certainly has its upfront cost, but in the end you’ll use less energy and therefore save money. According to the government, LED bulbs use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer. So in addition to cutting down on your energy bill, you won't have to buy new ones nearly as often.

 

Consider Solar Energy

 

Solar energy has also made significant strides in recent years. Many cities and states in America offer tax incentives for using or installing solar panels. The government has a number of resources for individuals who are interested in getting started and what benefits they might be eligible for. Harnessing the power of the sun is a wonderful way to cut down your carbon footprint and help out the environment.

 

Prevent Air Leaks

 

Another way to cut down on your utility bill is to get rid of the air leaks that could be costing you quite a bit of money. Like many parents say, we’re not paying to air condition the outside! Replacing old windows where needed and use weather stripping to seal up where you need to. Preventing cool air from escaping will help reduce the workload on your HVAC unit -- the more air conditioning that stays inside the less it will have to work to keep the room at the set temperature.

 

Choose Composting

 

This may seem like something that’s over the top, but composting is a great way for your whole household to reduce their carbon footprint. Food waste that goes to landfills generates methane, which is a greenhouse gas. Backyard composting can be used for food scraps and then recycled into fertilizer for a garden.

 

In the end, spring is great time to make some upgrades for your home. The weather is starting to get nice and it’s a perfect time to work around the house. There are multiple ways to make your home more eco-friendly and reduce your carbon footprint. No matter which options you go with, you’ll end up helping the environment and possibly saving some money on your utility bill.

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