Is your home eco-friendly and energy efficient, or are those hard-earned dollars of yours going down the drain?
In honor of Earth Day and Earth Week, here are a handful of ways to “Green Your Home For Less”:
Here are the 12 Top Eco-friendly Homeowner Tips to Green Your Home and Save Money:
# Top Ranked Eco-friendly Savings Solutions
1. Window/Door Impact glass/double-panes
2. Water Usage Low flow toilet/showerhead
3. Water Efficient Tankless water heater
4. Appliances Energy Star Rated:Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher /Oven/Refrigerator
5. Insulation Sprayed/Rolled/Radiant Barrier (attic,exterior walls)
6. Pool Operate Pool pump 4-6 hrs
7. Electricity Energy efficient bulbs
8. Heating/Cooling High Efficiency A.C. Unit/frequent filter changes
9. Electric Usage Reduce high energy culprits: Oven& Iron
10.Renovations Incorporate recycled materials
11: Shade Plant trees and Install Awnings
12: Back to Basics Air dry dishes & clothes
The author’s personal favorites, both green certified and energy star rated Miami properties, are The Venetian Coral Gables Townhomes and Smather’s Four Fillies Farm in Pinecrest.
