Ecologically Great Houses
Ecological home improvements can be acheived by anyone who wants to reduce energy cost and waste, improve health with better indoor air quality, and have less impact on the environment. By doing some basic ecological home improvements now will save you money in the long run.
One of the first things you can do to save energy is to replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting. Not only does it last a lot longer than your incandescent lightbulbs but it uses less energy and puts off 70 percent less heat which helps with the cooling system in your home. By adding energy efficient appliances to your home you will save hundreds of dollars a year and use less electricity and water.
By making sure your windows are energy efficient and proper insulation is installed you will save energy, money, and be one home improvement step closer to a great ecological home. To help reduce the waste from your home you could install a recycling center hidden under your kitchen cabinets. A place to recycle paper and plastic would reduce waste considerably. Fixing leaky faucets and fixtures will reduce the waste of thousands of gallons of water.
If you want to go all the way then you might consider using solar power or wind power. This option is very expensive, but worth every penny in the future. Whether you start out with a few basic eco-friendly home improvement projects or install solar panels for sun power or windmills for wind power, every little bit counts.