If your home is more than 20 years old, it is probably missing important features such as water saving fixtures, energy efficient windows, and insulation. A green remodel will not only fix these issues, it will also save you money on your monthly utility bills.
Any remodeling project can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know where to start. Some of the things to consider are:
- removing moldy carpets (leading casue of respitory problems)
- installing dual-flush toilets (saves you at least 20% on your monthly water bill)
- insulate your water heater (25% of every dollar you spend on energy goes to heat your water)
- efficient windows (the average home loses 30% of it's heat/air conditioning energy through it's windows)
- energy efficient appliances (energy star appliances can save you a good percentage on your energy bills)
- solar panels (pays for itself in 4-7 years.....think about it, no electric bill! Plus, it generates pollution and maintanence free electricity)
- Low-flow shower heads (reduce water and energy consumption by as much as 50%)
These are just a few of the things you can do to remodel your home in a responsible and green manner. Feel free to contact me for more ways that you can be green in remodeling your home.
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