Home Improvement Tips- When building your home -- or upgrading your current home -- install energy-saving windows and doors.
- Upgrade to a low-flow toilet. Old toilets use 5 to 7 gallons of water per flush. New ones use 1.6 gallons.
- Upgrade your washing machine. Old washing machines use 50 gallons per cycle. New ones cut it almost in half, to 27 gallons.
- Upgrade your refrigerator. A bottom-freezer refrigerator, for instance, is not only cheaper to operate (a refrigerator is a major power eater for houses) but provides more interior room in a better configuration than a side-by-side.
- Put in a hood fan and vent to avoid heating up the kitchen and making your AC work harder.
- Renovate your home with recycled and reclaimed materials. Use reclaimed flooring, vintage light fixtures and products from recyclers.
Get the whole family involved!
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