C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
What to Do to Make Your Home More Economical
So you’re thinking about making your home more economical? Maybe you want to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, or both! Either way, looking to reduce your waste and help the economy is always a good thing to do. In this blog post, we’re going to run through some of the main things you can do to make that happen. Let’s take a look.
Recycled bottle Christmas tree
Recycle Your Waste
To begin with, if you’re not already recycling, this is what you’re going to want to ensure that you do. Making sure that you are recycling anything that can be remade into something else is going to help you to be more economical. You’ll reduce the overall amount of waste that you send to landfill, which is always going to be better for the world. Plus, you can sometimes sell old clothes and items to make extra cash too.
Open kitchen island concept
Turn Things Off
Another great idea is always going to be for you to ensure that you are turning things off when you’re not using them. Ultimately, you will find that you waste a lot of electricity when unnecessary items are left on and plugged in – especially when you’re not using them. Think about turning stuff off a lot more and see how it reduces your energy bills.
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Natural light in kitchen is helpful in keeping electricity cost down
Invest in Renewable Energy
Next up, you’re definitely going to want to take a look at the energy you’re purchasing too. As much as you want to be able to save on the overall costs, you can do that and make better choices by the environment too. After all, before long, we’re going to be using up all of the resources that we’re used to using. Instead, when you turn to someone like Wayne's Solar to get your energy, you could save money and do better by the planet. So look into your options here.
Our pets encourage us to use healthier cleaning supplies
Reduce Chemical Usage
This one is definitely a great option to start doing if you want to protect yourself, your home, and the environment because chemical usage around the home can be so bad for both your health and the environment. As much as we’re used to using everyday cleaners, they can be doing more harm than good. So why not look to switch to non-toxic and organic cleaning supplies and even beauty products too? You can even look to make your own which can be a lot friendlier on the purse strings too!
Try using biodegradable wash cloths
We love using more economical cleaning supplies. Our pets and our health is at risk when we continuously use cleaning supplies that are toxic. We like to use plant-based cleaners whenever possible like biodegradable and compostable cleaning cloths from MaisoNovo Reusuable Paper Towels. They are machine washable (dishwasher or washing machine), dry five times faster than a normal dishcloth (no mildew!) and will help keep our world cleaner for our future generations. Every little bit helps!
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Tropical bamboo ceiling and hammock on patio
Use Recycled Options
Finally, when it comes to what you’re putting in your home, you’re going to want to think about turning to recycled ideas. This can work in two ways. Firstly, choosing to use more sustainable materials around the home in your linens, furniture, and accessories can help to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet. But not only that, you can also look to purchase used, second-hand, and vintage items as well for your furniture and whatever you bring into the home.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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