Don’t you just hate it when people talk about going green and all the ideas sound expensive or complicated? They talk about replacing all the tech in your home which sounds great. Until of course, you realise that this will cost a couple of thousand that you don’t have. Just replace your TV every couple of years, they say, without mentioning just how much you’ll need to factor into your budget to do this. But, we have good news. Going green doesn’t have to be that difficult or expensive. There are lots of simple solutions that will make going green a cinch. Let’s look at some of the options that you should consider.
A Little Light Change
Let’s start by thinking about the lights in your home. It’s possible that you are still relying on halogen bulbs to light your property and this is a massive mistake. Halogen bulbs last for less time then the new LEDs on the market and on top of this, they aren’t even as aesthetically pleasing. Halogen bulbs emit a yellow glow whereas LEDs shine bright and clear, lasting for thousands of hours. As such, if you want to improve the look of your home and improve your energy usage at the same time, just switch up your bulbs. It won’t even cost you that much money.
Make One Big Change For A Massive Difference
Yes, you can go around your home changing all the tech and equipment, but that’s going to cost a lot of money. As well as this, a lot of the tech that you upgrade won’t have the massive effect that you hoped for. Instead, you should be focusing on making upgrades in key areas that really will make a difference. An example of this would be your water heating system. Consider making a choice to switch to an electric tankless water heater. When it comes to water heaters, this could be a fantastic option and will put a sizeable dent in your energy bill. As such, it is certainly worth looking into and shows how focusing on a key area can have a huge impact.
Buy Thicker Curtains
You might have heard about new, energy-efficient windows and we’ll admit they can be useful. They can trap more heat in your home and this in turns means that it’s cheaper to keep your property warm through the summer or cool through the winter. But there are two other simple ways to do this. First, do make sure that you are shutting the doors of the rooms in your home. This will help trap heat. Second, make sure that you are investing in thick curtains. This will trap the heat in the room as well and have a similar impact to those energy efficient windows if they are hung correctly.
Avoid False Economy Solutions
Lastly, you need to make sure that you are not engaging in energy saving solutions that will cost you more than you save. There are many of these, but one example would be stuffing your washing machine to save yourself multiple loads. This will actually cost you more energy than putting it on multiple times.
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