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What’s good for your Home is also good for the Earth

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695984_space_eyeThere are many things to consider when you go to place in eco-friendly options in your home. There are also other ways that can actually save you money as well. Here are some options to consider.

1. With Appliances: When you got to choose a refrigerator choose one that is Energy Star rated. It will be the most energy efficient appliance that way and also end up saving you a heap of money throughout its use.

2. With Cooling Systems: Consider adding a ceiling fans or whole house fans above anything else. Also if you feel that the air flow is a problem throughout the entire house, consider whole-house fans. There is also the option of deep roof overhangs and opaque window coverings are another route to consider as well. Around your yard, consider shade tress that can help block the heat from the sun as well. This can help lower your cost as well as wasted energy too.

3. With Furnaces: The best way to help with heat loss as well as saving you money and wasted energy is to get the smallest unit to meet your needs in heating in your household. The best way to go is not to guess, but to get a certified contractor to come out and determine you needs. Proper insulation throughout your home is a must with considering this option to get a better energy saving model. If your insulation needs to be replaced or updated, take care of that before the furnace issue.

4. For windows: You want to stick with reflective glass, low-E (low-emissiveity) coating. You can also consider the frame type as well. Insulated gases in the window are a good choice as well, but may loose their gasses over time. Your best bet is to seek out the most efficient Energy Star rating.

*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Today is Abraham Lincoln’s and Charles Darwin’s Birthday. Two great men to have graced us with their presence here on earth.

Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Abraham Lincoln

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Charles Darwin


Posted in Energy Star®, Going Green, Green Living on February 12th, 2009

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