15 Dec Going Green at Home: 5 Simple Steps Home Owners Can Take
When it comes to homes these days, green is keen—no, we certainly don’t mean the type of green you get from a can of paint. Going green means building houses that aren’t harmful to the environment, are energy and resource-efficient, and may help homeowners save money in the long run. But, as Kermit the Frog supposedly said, it’s not easy being green—and we couldn’t agree more.
Although going green may be somewhat easy, figuring out where to begin and how to maintain momentum is where things get difficult. After spending years as a full-service builder, we at Bella Homes have learned the tricks of the trade by progressively focusing on eco-luxury initiatives. So, apart from the building portion, below we’ll teach you some easy ways to go green. But before getting to the nitty-gritty, let’s find out what going green actually means.
What Does Going Green Mean?
While everyone has their own definition of what it means to “go green,” for us, it simply means living in a manner that is purposefully more eco-friendly and minimizes the impact on the Earth. We have nearly a decade of experience in custom-building homes of impeccable quality. And being an eco-friendly builder, we believe it is our responsibility to teach you more ways to make your home green.
Steps Homeowners Can Take to Go Green
A recent survey indicated that one in three individuals believe they have become more environmentally conscious over the last few years and that seventy percent strive to buy eco-friendly products. As more and more individuals try to go green, the home is a natural space to start. From sustainable materials to green technology, here are five simple steps that you can take.
(1) Mount a Power Strip to Eliminate Wasted Energy
Post-COVID-19, there has been an accompanying growth in home offices, which has occasionally led to an unanticipated rise in the amount of power used. There’s a good chance that these devices will continue to use power and drive up the energy bill even when you aren’t actively utilizing them. Thus, one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to avoid this wasted energy by connecting all the devices to a power strip, enabling you to turn everything off with a single button.
(2) Install Solar Panels to Turn Natural Energy into Electricity
Solar panels turn the natural energy from the sun into electricity and are a crucial component for every household that aspires to become really eco-friendly since, when operating, they don’t release any pollutants into the environment or greenhouse gases.
Not just that, installing solar panels is a long-term investment, which means that even though there will be an initial outlay of money ($3,500 to $35,000), you’ll end up saving more money in the long run while doing good for the planet.
(3) Be Responsible and Grow Your Greens
Bringing more plants into your house is one of the simplest and most reassuring ways to reduce your environmental impact. Your home’s air quality will improve without the need for an electrically driven air filter, thanks to the ability of indoor plants to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. However, by any chance, if you don’t have a green thumb, self-growing kits are a convenient way to grow an indoor plant that can live on its own and give a bright spot to any space around the house.
(4) Light Your Home with Natural Sunlight
One tried-and-true strategy for reducing the power needed to light your house is to take advantage of sunlight streaming in through windows. Natural light is not just calming and free, but it also has the potential to help with temperature regulation. Consider positioning mirrors and other light-colored, reflective surfaces to get the most out of the natural light coming in through your windows. This may enable light to be reflected into areas that may not be directly accessible to sunshine.
(5) Upgrade to a Smart Home Technology
The days are long gone when limiting the shower to five minutes or turning down the temperature on the thermostat were the only options to reduce water and energy consumption. Smart technology is now available on water treatment systems and thermostats that can assist homeowners in monitoring and controlling water and energy usage, leading to increased conservation and reduced utility bills. Just search for “energy-saving devices” and choose the one that fits your budget.
Final Thoughts
If you’re searching for ways to make your home green, it’s simpler than most individuals believe, mainly if you concentrate on adopting just a few green habits or household adjustments at a time. These minimal but significant changes have the potential to bring about the positive impact that Mother Earth needs. Indeed, one person can’t change the world, but if we all collaborate, we can make a relatively small but impactful contribution. So, are you ready to go green at home?