All this talk about making your home green, making it more energy efficient. Sounds expensive, but it is not. There are many huge projects to tackle that are expensive such as new windows, more efficient appliances, solar panels and the like, however there are many small projects that have great benefit as well.
Changing your light bulbs out for LED lights.
--- LED's are a bit more expensive than CFL's and incandescent bulbs but they last longer and pull less electricity. They also stay cooler than the other bulbs when they are on.
Installing low flow shower heads.
---You can purchase these at your local hardware store or online. Take off your old shower head and just replace it with the new one. Over the years these have evolved into normal shower heads with all the different settings as the old heads. Chances are you will not even notice the difference.
Checking your toilets and faucets for leaks and slow drips.
----An easy way to check your toilets for leaks is to place a few drops of food coloring in the tank. Wait a few minutes and if the water in the bowl has been changed at all then you may have a slow leak. Most of the times it is as easy of a fix as just changing the flapper that is found in the tank.
Weatherstripping around doors to cut down on drafts.
---There are different types of stripping. Some is thin foam with adhesive on the back. It comes in a roll and it is super easy to install. If you have a draft at the bottom of the door you could make or purchase a draft stopper. This sets inside your home in front of the door and stops the cold air from sneaking in.
These are just a handful, but will make an impact on your home and the utilities. Not only is it good for the environment because you are saving energy, but it is beneficial to your wallet because you will be saving on wasted utility usage.
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