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Posted: Jan 10, 2013
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers
Since we only have one planet to live on, it is becoming increasingly important to make your carbon footprint as small as possible. This includes everything from choosing more eco-friendly modes of transportation to recycling and composting. Another great way to be eco-conscious is to consider eco-friendly home designs. Designing your home with the environment in mind can help to create a more sustainable environment and lessens the impact to the planet.
Consider this eco-friendly checklist when planning your home designs to make your home a green one!
• Make your home run green by replacing your appliances with energy efficient models. Not only will this help to reduce your overall energy costs, but the impact to the environment is lessened by appliances that create less emissions.
• Buy materials for home designs that are sustainable and that won’t harm the environment. Materials such as bamboo, which is an easily renewable resource, create not only beautiful products, but also create less of an impact to the environment and limit the need to harvest trees for supplies.
• Buy fair-trade items such as rugs, fabrics and other products. Doing so will support sustainable farming and manufacturing around the world, making lives better for third world families, while also supporting organic industries.
• Consider the orientation of windows during complete home designs to utilize the most from the sun. Keeping in mind the direction of the sun cannot only optimize lighting conditions in the home, but also help with natural heating.
• Take special care when considering how to insulate your eco-friendly home. Make sure to caulk all windows and doors to eliminate air leaks and keep hot air in during the winter and air conditioning in during the summer. This can help your energy source for the house run more efficiently and cleanly while keeping your energy costs low.
If you are looking for a new home in the Statesville, North Carolina area, contact us at 1st Choice Home Centers. We can build the modular home of your dreams!
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