7 Cheap (And Money Saving Ways)To Go Green At Home!
1. Weatherstrip your front door. It’s a simple fix but one that will definitely impact your energy bill in a positive way! Felt, rubber or vinyl weatherstripping is inexpensive, and you can install it yourself in minutes.
2. Install a programmable thermostat. Set the temperature and forget about it – all while cutting your energy costs. You'll stay comfortable when you are home without spending money and wasting energy when you are away or asleep.
3. Buy a faucet aerator. If your faucet flow is higher than 2.5 gallons per minute, an aerator will help you reduce the amount of water that flows down the drain. By mixing air into the stream of water, an aerator will cut down waste and splashing.
4. Conduct a DIY home energy audit. While professional energy audits can run a few hundred dollars, it can be well worth the investment. An audit pinpoints the major energy-losing culprits in your home and helps you focus on the areas to get the biggest bang for your buck.
5. Caulk your windows. Seal around your windows and any other penetrations in the exterior of your house, such as wires and pipes. And make sure to seal around your electrical outlets as well!
6. Insulate your pipes. Naked hot-water pipes release a lot of heat. Install cheap pipe sleeves which you can attach yourself in no time.
7. Dim the lights. Get rid of harsh overhead lighting and save money at the same time by installing a dimmer on your overhead fixtures.
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