Tips on Saving Energy

If you are a homeowner, you know that energy conservation is important. You want to do your part to help our environment. It is important to save money too. You can achieve those goals following some of the steps below.
Turning off the lights. Please avoid leaving your lights on all over your house daily. It is important to allow some extra time in the morning to turn off the lights. You should avoid the mad dash of the morning when the family turns into a kind of traffic rush to go work or school. You should also set the coffee pot to turn off automatically after some hours.Swapping bulbs. You just need to swap your old bulbs with others ones that are energy efficient. This is true for every fixture of your home. Energy efficient light bulbs will not compromise the quality of your light, run at a low energy level and last longer. These types of bulbs might cost you more than its cousins. However, they are a better return on investment because they last longer.Checking the temperature. Please avoid leaving your ear conditioner on during summer. You should turn off the air conditioner at night when you go to bed. Please do not forget to open the windows. Placing fans in strategic places with help air circulate through the room. These fans will air out the house. It will smells fresher and cleaner all day long.Fingering filters. Checking and replacing the filters of your air conditioner during summer is important. Filters become dirty and clogged during summer too. Furnace filters must be replaced too. Any household repair shop has these types of filters for sale. They are also easy to find and inexpensive.
Tips on saving energy – Final words

The above tips are just a tip of the iceber when it comes to saving energy.

Why you should consider green when you remodel

If older homes are remodeled to improve energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that it could save $20 billion on energy per year. Simple steps such as upgrade to energy efficient thermostats and appliances could lead to enormous energy savings for the nation. Here are some things you should know.

Indoor air quality
Air quality inside your home may have been compromised due to tobacco smoke, toxic fumes from cleaners you use and burning wood for pleasure or to heat the house. Approximately 15 million Americans are suffering from asthma and 26 million suffer from hay fever and other allergies due to poor air quality.

Energy conservation
Appliances based on new technology consume less energy than those were built many years ago. Upgrades will give you a new look and will be easy on your valet. The Sustainable Building Industry Council (SBIC) estimates that 20% of U.S. energy is consumed by housing. Remodeling will lower the energy consumption by 30 to 50%. Forests produce 40% of earth’s oxygen and building industry use 25% earth’s forest resources.

Resource conservation
Use recycled material and sustainable species.

Additionally, consider ways to reduce material waste and environment friendly products.