Six Surefire Ways to Make Your Baltimore Home Greener

Here are six simple makeover steps for your existing Baltimore home Greener:

1. These are the easiest makeovers to do and it won’t cost you anything to do it. Immediately turn off lights when you are not using them. Reduce your thermostat in the winter. Attempt to use natural ventilation as much as possible throughout the summer.

2. When your incandescent light bulbs blow, change them with energy efficient compact florescent light bulbs (CFL). ultimately, all of your incandescent lights ought to be switched over to the CFL type.

3. Plant a deciduous tree on the south side of your home. This tree will offer shade for your home and lower your cooling bills during the summer. If you live up north, this tree will lose its leaves during the winter. This will allow more sunlight to pass through the tree and help heat your home during the winter.

4. Improve insulation in your home. Cellulose insulation can be very cheap compared to other types of insulation. Cellulose insulation is very green and environmentally friendly too.

5. Swap your appliances with Energy Star appliances. This can be expensive, although always try to buy an Energy Star appliance whenever possible. When your appliance breaks down, this is the ideal time to buy an Energy Star appliance. Even though your upfront costs can be high, you will save money in the long run.

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6. Substitute your heating system with an energy efficient one. This is an expensive long term investment for your home, but it is well worth the money.

By doing these six simple makeover steps, you will be helping the environment while lowering your energy bills. This will save you some real “green”.