4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Greener Home

If you’re someone who loves writing down New Year’s resolutions and marking them off one by one, then we’ve got an idea that might excite you! In addition to personal resolutions, have you thought about making resolutions for your home?

Going green is beneficial in more ways than one. So, if you’re looking to improve your home in the new year, consider looking into green home updates. Here are a few ideas.

1. Insulate Your Attic

Making a home green and environmentally-friendly generally means reducing its carbon footprint. When you insulate your attic well, you won’t indirectly waste energy. Your heating and cooling systems won’t have to work harder to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. As a result, your home will consume less energy, reducing your carbon footprint.

2. Replace Inefficient Appliances

Many appliances are now specially designed to be energy-efficient. If you’re still using appliances from decades ago, consider replacing them with new ones. Switching to LED lights is a good idea too.

3. Fix or Replace Leaky Plumbing Fixtures

Leaky pipes, faucets, showers and other plumbing fixtures that release a lot of water could be quietly consuming more water than you realize. This means you’re also wasting this precious resource. When gathering bathroom remodel ideas, don’t forget to include updating old and problematic plumbing lines and fixtures.

4. Seal or Replace Windows

Energy can also escape through leaky and uninsulated windows. Check if the weatherproofing seals on your windows are still good. Otherwise, you need to re-caulk them. If your windows have been installed for decades now, it might be a good idea to replace them with new units with energy-efficient features.

Make Your Home Greener With DreamMaker’s Services

If you’re ready to make your home greener in the new year, start planning home improvement updates and projects soon. Get in touch with DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington so we can talk about your home interior remodeling goals. Call us at (910) 212-5889 today to schedule your meeting with our designer.

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