analysis: How to Use a Remodel to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Update your windows

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• This is the perfect opportunity to get a high standard of windows with a host of benefits. Upgrading to double glazed windows means you are affording your property a number of improvements, including:
  • Better insulation – this means heat is retained in your home, resulting in lower energy bills and a cozier property
  • Noise reduction – this is an important benefit if you live in a noisy area or on a busy street. Double glazing can significantly reduce the amount of noise heard through your windows
  • Increased security – double glazed windows are more secure, thicker and less likely to break. They also provide added security against weather damage and leaks
  • Increase in property value – whether you’re remodeling in order to get your property ready for the market, or you will be looking to sell in the future, then double glazing will certainly add value.
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Install smart technology

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• Perhaps you’re remodeling project sees you installing central heating in a property which didn’t already have it, or maybe you’re just looking to update anything you can. Either way, smart technology is the way to go.
• By installing a smart meter and/or a smart thermostat, you have better control over your energy usage and can therefore save money whilst being more eco-friendly. It also enables you to see exactly what your energy usage is.

• smart thermostatsmart air conditioner

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Update to energy saving lightbulbs

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• Any renovation process is going to have the need to either re-distribute switches and sockets or update an electrical circuit; especially if you’re moving your space around and need an electrical socket in a different place.
• That’s why it’s the perfect time to change all your bulbs to energy-saving alternatives; they’re better for the environment and great for reducing your energy bills.

• LED light bulbssmart light switch

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Fix a low-flow shower head

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• If your bathroom is going to be part of your remodeling process, then it’s a good idea to kit your new bathroom out with updated fixtures and fittings.
• The most important of these, which can save a significant amount of energy and water usage, is a low-flow shower head. This is especially beneficial if you have a large family who are always using the bathroom.

• energy efficient showerheadwater monitoring system

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Add insulation to the attic

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• As this is such a big job, it may as well be done during the remodeling process and not before or afterwards. Adding insulation to your attic space means you help to hold the heat in your home and reduce your energy bills.
• The price tag of doing so depends on your attic size and the location of your property, but if you make room for this in your renovation budget, it is an extremely beneficial investment.
• CONCLUSION So if looking to make you home more efficient, these simple changes will put on the road for a more greener home.