Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Let’s face it, owning a home is expensive. You have so many different things to take care of, from the interior and exterior design, to aspects like your water bills, electricity and food. While there are some things that you can’t avoid paying for, there are certain things you can do that can help you to save money and make it a more economical place to live.
One such example is to make your home more energy efficient. Making your home energy efficient might sound complex, but there are a few simple fixes you can do that can help in no time at all. Keep on reading to find out more.
Spray insulation is a good idea if you can afford it
Improve your insulation
There are many ways you can do this, including one you might not consider - installing window film. By choosing a reputable Window Company to do this, you can experience more energy saved. This is thanks to window film keeping your interior temperature maintained meaning your air con unit doesn't need to work so hard.
You could also invest in double glazed windows and better insulation between your walls and in places such as your attic where air can easily escape and heat or cool temperatures be lost.
Use energy-efficient appliances in your kitchen and home
Use energy-efficient appliances
The appliances you use can also play a big part in how energy efficient your home is. If you are using really old appliances, chances are they’re taking up a lot more energy to run and work a lot slower. Newer technology is a lot more efficient - be sure to look for Energy Star labels which indicate the item in question is designed to use less energy.
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You should also always turn off appliances you aren’t using as even when left in standby mode, they use up energy and electricity which all costs money that you’ll have to pay.
Smart home technology can give you peace of mind
Upgrade to smart home technology
Smart home technology is a great invention that can really help you to make your home more energy efficient. With things such as smart controls and power strips you can only turn on devices when they’re needed, such as turning your lights off or your heating at a certain time.
You can also get home energy monitors which will show you how much energy you are using and what it is being used on. This can help you to see where you can cut down and what the biggest culprits are that you’re ending up spending most of your money on.
Solar panels on a home can save money long-term
These are just a few things you can do that can help you make your home feel that bit more energy efficient. While it might feel like an effort to do this, there are a myriad of benefits that can come from making your home more efficient and you’ll soon experience lower bills and the knowledge you’re helping the environment too.
What are some top tips you have for making your home more energy efficient? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. 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.