6 Remodeling Features for A More Sustainable Home

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6 Remodeling Features for A More Sustainable Home
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• Sustainability has been a hot topic among
  homeowners and home builders for a long time now,
  but in recent years, there has been a real sense
  of urgency surrounding our ability to reduce the
  impact of our homes carbon footprints for future
  generations.
• Fortunately there are a number of ways that
  homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint with
  the addition of certain green features, many of
  which can even help them to save money on their
  energy bills.
• Read on to discover 6 environmentally friendly
  remodeling features that could reduce the impact
  your home has on the environment

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• 1. Eco-friendly flooring
• Not only does eco-friendly flooring look great,
  but the material used to make it, comes from a
  sustainable source. With multiple options
  available, eco-friendly flooring can be made from
  cork, linoleum, bamboo, wool, recycled glass
  tile, recycled metal tile, reclaimed wood,
  recycled clay, stone, rubber and the list goes
  on!

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• 2. Solar powered hot water unit
• Solar power is about as unharmful to the planet
  as you can get, since it harnesses the natural
  light from the sun to provide homes with enough
  hot water to heat them and their swimming pools.
  Usually able to produce enough hot water for a
  household all year round, should more be required
  in the colder, winter months, a gas or electric
  booster can be used.

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• 3. Solar electric system
• Using solar panels to collect power and provide
  sustainable electricity to houses, a solar
  electric system can save households money on
  their energy bills, and reduce their impact on
  the environment. As a bonus, it will even
  increase the resale value of the property.
• 4. Recycled materials
• Able to be used for so much more than flooring,
  recycled materials can also make stunning and
  unique furniture, and even a variety of other
  features throughout the home, such as bathroom
  shower tiles and kitchen backsplashes.

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• 5. Energy saving appliances
• A simple way to make any home more sustainable,
  investing in energy-saving appliances is a great
  way to do your bit for the environment, while
  saving money on your electricity bill. Most major
  manufacturers produce energy-efficient
  appliances, and theyre available in a range of
  styles, colors and sizes.

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• 6. Insulation
• One really effective way to reduce the amount of
  energy your home consumes for cooling and
  heating, is to use the right kind of roofing
  insulation. Helping to preserve the cold air
  inside during the summer months, and trap the
  warm air during the winter, insulation can easily
  be added when having your home built or
  remodeled.
• There are many more ways to make your home
  greener, and if sustainability is a priority for
  you, you can talk to a local general contractor
  about the ways in which your home could be made
  more sustainable during the remodeling process.

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