Thinking there might be some changes you can make around the home to conserve energy? You're on to something. To live even greener, you can:
- Choose energy-efficient windows. Go with double-pane windows and you might even reduce the risk of break-ins (because double-pane windows can be more difficult to break).
- Insulate your water pipes. You'll save energy and it may reduce the risk of frozen pipes.
- Insulate your ceiling and attic. Air sealing reduces heat loss into attics, which can also reduce ice dam formation.
- Seal your ducts. Duct sealing reduces the risk of pressure imbalances in homes. (Pressure imbalances can increase fire risks and could enable the risk of toxic gases like carbon monoxide entering the living space.)
- Replace Torchiere halogen light fixtures. Choose more efficient fixtures to save energy and possibly reduce the risk of fire.
- Put motion sensors on outdoor lights. You can reduce electricity use and you may even improve security.
- Purchase sealed combustion appliances (furnaces and hot water heaters). These are more efficient, and you may also reduce risk of fire and carbon monoxide fumes getting into the living space.
If you're already in Good Hands with Allstate, you can sign up for our Easy Pay Plan and Allstate will make a $10 contribution to a national, environmentally conscious organization with local, highly visible initiatives.
Click here to read more about living green.
Perhaps Kermit the Frog wasn't entirely correct...it can be easy being green. -Shannon
Welcome to the Active Rain community. This is a great site with lots of information. Have fun with it and hope to see more of your blogs soon!
The Gardner Team, Keller Williams Realty
ygardner@HomesIntheUpstate.net
www.HomesInTheUpstate.net
Hello and welcome to Active Rain! I encourage you to learn from others, share your knowledge and experiences with all of us, enjoy yourself, and try to log in and join us in the Active Rain community as frequently as possible. I look forward to your future blogs and comments! Take care, --Kirk.
Hello, welcome to Active Rain! This seems like a wonderful environment to network as well as learn from others. I hope you enjoy yourself and participate often in the Active Rain environment!