Go Green Tips
Are you interested in changing simple, everyday activities that will help you contribute to a greener environment? Consider these simple go green tips:
- Turn down the thermostat. Lowering it by just one degree can reduce heating energy costs by about four percent.
- Use ceiling fans in the summer AND winter. By reversing the direction of the blades, warm air is pushed down, helping to keep rooms warm in the winter.
- Lower your energy bill by cleaning your clothes dryer’s lint trap before every load to improve air circulation; therefore, cutting down on energy-wasting drying time.
- Recycle packing and shipping materials from any newly purchased items, and safely dispose of paint cans and other containers with contents that could potentially contaminate the ground or water supply.
- On cold sunny days, open window coverings to let the sun warm your home. On hot days, close window coverings on the south and west sides to keep your home cooler.
- Save $30 to $40 per year in water heating costs by washing and rinsing clothes in cold water. You can also save more than 3,400 gallons of water per year, according to Energy Star, by washing full loads instead of partial loads.
- Worried about toxins in the home? The Washington Toxics Coalition reports that using entryway mats can reduce the amount of pesticide residue on carpets by 25% and the amount of dust on carpets by 33%. Also, in homes where shoes are removed at the door, according to the WTC, there are 10 times less dust than homes where shoes are worn.
Our go green tips are effective ways to help save the environment and help you save money on your home. House Doctors can provide you with many services that can help you accomplish these tips, such as installing shutters to help keep your home cooler on hot days, or installing or repairing your fans to help circulate the air throughout your home without touching the thermostat. Our handymen are here to help. Click here to find a House Doctors location near you.
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