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You might have heard that buying eco-friendly products can help you attain a more sustainable lifestyle, but what does 'eco-friendly' mean?
This article addresses the meaning of eco-friendly and suggests nine home improvements suitable for any budget or lifestyle that you can implement to promote a greener living space.
Read MoreSince people are more aware of the environment these days, renovating homes in an eco-friendly way is not only popular but also necessary. As we deal with climate change and its effects, more and more homes and property companies are focusing on green living.
Read MoreAre you a homeowner who wants to make their home eco-friendly and energy-efficient? Nowadays environmental awareness has become essential and homeowners look for methods to cut down utility bills, lower their carbon footprint and create a greener environment. You can do it by installing solar panels, using LED lights, gardening, and more. But maybe you think that financially this won’t be achievable for you. We have great news.
Read MoreGuest blog by Evette Champion
Despite the efforts of corporations, and other large enterprises to undercut attempts to regulate their greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their depletion of natural resources, this is the only planet we have and it’s up to us to do what we can to slow the effects of climate change. As real estate insights by agents and industry researchers reveal, many homeowners are nowadays looking for ways they can make their homes more environmentally friendly.
Read MoreWhen you want to lower your energy use and reduce utility costs, there are several things you can do around the house to get quick results. Related costs are generally worth the investment based on immediate savings that will begin to repay your outlay. Here are some suggestions for improvements you can make in your home to use less energy.
Read MoreIntroduction by Kelly P @ Green and Prosperous; infographic by Senator Windows
During the cold months of the year your house loses heat from a number of different places, including the roof, floors, windows, and walls. Preventing heat loss is a major concern for homeowners, who are increasingly demonstrating interest in finding ways to not only heat the home in the cold months, but to do so in environmentally-friendly ways.
Read MoreGuest post by Tony Mers
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is essential in the modern era. Many people who want to live healthier lives and promote sustainability begin their eco-friendly journey by implementing small changes within their home.
Unfortunately, many people think of two versions of eco-friendly living: a cold, industrial building covered in solar panels, or a home akin to the ground floor of a rainforest (complete with compost piles in the corner of each room).
But this couldn't be further from the truth. In reality, environmentally-friendly living doesn't mean you have to undergo a complete lifestyle change when you want to support our planet and engage in sustainable efforts. Here are just some of the ways you can craft an eco-friendly house without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Read MoreGuest post by Will Sandford
It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking of selling your home in the next couple of months or years, or the idea is still far away in the future for you: knowing ways to increase your property’s value is always good. Seeing as how spring is always an appropriate season to get some remodeling done and it’s drawing near in Australia, we think that this is the perfect opportunity to give you a few tips. Read on to discover which green activities can boost the value of your home.
Read MoreIn recent years, real estate agents have noticed a growing interest in clean energy features and green home improvement projects. Green living and green home improvements have impacted the real estate market and many sellers are not only making changes to reflect personal standards and financial objectives, but to potentially boost their home’s value.
What has become apparent is that green projects are becoming a selling point to segments of buyers in various areas in the United States. Understand more about how going green in the home may help sellers down the road today.
Read MoreEnergy efficiency does more than lower homeowners’ energy bills – it also helps to lessen the impact each home has on the environment. All of the modern conveniences we enjoy on a regular basis have a hidden cost beyond what we see on our utility bills. They consume resources, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and create waste that can harm the environment. Although these impacts may be small when viewed individually, when taken in aggregate they can have a substantial global effect. The good news is that there are plenty of things homeowners can do to reduce the effect their homes have on the environment, and many of those things are relatively easy.
Use the following checklist to keep your home's energy costs down and efficiency up...
Read MoreGuest post by Helen O'Keefe
Green living doesn’t require a large-scale overhaul of our day-to-day habits. By implementing a few minor changes which are quick and inexpensive to activate, we can drastically reduce our carbon footprint, leading to us feeling healthier and happier for knowing that we’ve done a bit to contribute to a greener environment. What small yet significant steps can you take to make your home a more eco-friendly place?
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