10 Tips for Monitoring Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Smart thermostats, tankless water heaters and home energy monitors make it easier than ever to monitor the energy efficiency of your home. Even if you don’t have the budget for new appliances or better insulation, you can reduce your energy consumption in several ways. 1. Fix Your Lighting LED lightbulbs use up to 90% less […]
7 Bill-Saving Hacks to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Winter
We’re all looking for ways to cut our energy bills in the face of this winter’s record-breaking price increases. But woolly jumpers and hot water bottles can only go so far if your home isn’t energy-efficient. Research shows people waste up to £4.4 billion every year simply by leaving lights on when they go out, […]
Fixing Your Appliances Yourself: Best Home Projects for Sustainability
DIYing appliance repairs is a great way to save time and money. You don’t need a maintenance background to fix small problems, and with a bit of research and the right tools, you can tackle home projects with confidence. Perhaps the biggest benefit of fixing your appliances yourself is the sustainability factor. Extending the life […]
Free Your Fridge | Tuesday Tip
Double check to see if your refrigerator has the space it needs to work efficiently. Make sure to refer to the owner’s manual for safe instructions on how to clean your coils.
Eco-Conscious Living: Sustainable Home Furnishing Tips
Furnishing your home in a sustainable way may be daunting when you’re not familiar with the basics of a green household. However, with current environmental pollution levels, finding new ways to preserve valuable resources is something definitely worth your while, as it can help preserve the environment for future generations. And since you’re already planning […]
How High-Tech Appliances and Smart Devices Improve Energy Efficiency
Photo by Bence ▲ Boros on Unsplash High-tech appliances are no longer just something from sci-fi movies. In this day and age, almost every home has at least one smart appliance, whether it is something as simple as a coffee maker or something a bit more complex, like a thermostat that controls the temperature in the entire home. […]
7 Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Save Energy and Money
While it’s going to take some major changes on a global scale to have a significant impact on the environment, it is often the smaller changes we make that get the ball rolling. If you’re looking to make some eco-friendly changes in your life, particularly those which could help you save energy and save money […]
Green Tips to Help You Start the Summer Off Right
Summer is fast approaching. In no time at all the sun will be beating down and you will be looking for a way to find a little relief from the blazing hot temperatures. Of course you could always stay indoors and crank up the air conditioner or you could spend your entire day relaxing in […]
7 Easy Steps to a More Eco-Friendly Home
Image by Suvodeb Banerjee / Creative Commons Sometimes the idea of “going green” or making a more eco-friendly home can be a little overwhelming. How much is it going to cost you? How much time is it going to take? What major changes are you going to have to make? What comforts will you have […]
5 Energy Saving Tricks and Treats
Image by D L / Creative Commons Halloween is traditionally known for tricks and treats. However, individuals looking to save energy, during the holiday season or perhaps throughout the entire year, can try some tricks and get some treats of their own. From shining a light on sources of vampire energy, to hunting down ghost […]