How to Install Your Way to Better Energy Bills
Whether you’re more concerned about saving precious natural resources or some money on your bills, you can do both by implementing these easy practices in your home:
Installing Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: One CFL bulb will save about $30 over its lifetime, and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75% less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb.
Use energy-efficient window treatments: Install solar shades, thermal blinds, or drapery panels to keep it cool during the summer and warmer in winter.
Clean with non-toxic products: First of all, when you flush biodegradable ingredients down the sink, they won’t pollute the water systems. Also, ingredients in eco-friendly products like Seventh Generation or Simple Green are derivatives of plants, which are renewable resources.
Use fans to circulate air: When a heating or cooling system has trouble reaching all parts of your home, a ceiling fan or a few fans effectively placed are more efficient than blasting the heat or A/C.
Buy recycled paper products: Standard white coffee filters require a bleaching process which unnecessarily pollutes the environment. Opt for brown unbleached filters and purchase paper products that have recycled content.
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