Green Home Improvement Techniques
You can also take measures to convert your present home into a green one. Here are some ways you can have an improved green home.
You can have a solar water heater installed, which cuts down energy costs to a great extent by converting sunlight into renewable energy for heating the water using a solar thermal collector.
Rainwater harvesting system
This is a system that is connected to the gutter system or rooftop water collection network, which stores rain water in a barrel or cistern for later use to water plants, for irrigation or for flushing toilets; thus, saving a lot on water.
Bamboo is a kind of grass, which grows quickly and is a renewable resource. Thus, having bamboo flooring for your home can help in the 'go green' resolution. Bamboo floors are easy to maintain and are very durable.
Energy star appliances
An energy star appliance uses very low power. Compared to other appliances, energy star appliances conserve 15% more energy, and thus, reduce utility bills. This way they prove beneficial for the environment as well as your wallet.