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The Handymum’s Guide To DIYing A Greener Home

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Being a mum is never easy. To start, in most cases, you’re the rope that ties the house together. You’re responsible for meals and clothing; and, you have to make sure everyone is fed. Of course, dad’s can have it tough, too; if they’re in the same position. And, one of the hardest things you have to do at this point is save for your family. As a big part of this, you should be working to making your home as efficient as possible. This is one of the best ways to save money in the modern world. And, it isn’t too hard to achieve; even with all of the other work you have to do. To help you out, this post will be going through several different parts of the home which can be changed to be greener.

Houses waste a lot of the hot or cold air they have to generate. Unfortunately, having windows and doors on your home creates weak points which aren’t very well insulated. Of course, this means that having these features will cost a lot in energy bills. So, you need to find a way to make it cheaper. To save money, at least in this case, you have to spend a little, first. Having  your home updated by door and window installation professionals will ensure that you have the finest job done. And, so, it’s often best to go for an option like this. Your part of the job will now be to make sure that the doors and windows are opened and closed in a way that isn’t wasteful. Making sure gaps are sealed and having window furnishing, like drapes and blinds, also help retain heat and keep out the cold in winter and the heat out and cold in, in summer.

Next, it’s time to think about the lights in your home. Unfortunately, most kids aren’t very good at remembering to turn off the lights. And, while you do the best you can; some will always slip through the net. To solve this issue, you could become more vigilant. Or, you could invest in some bulbs which will cut the bills in more than half. LED light bulbs use much less power than traditional filament options. They only cost a small margin more, too. So, they’re great for people who want to save power. Because they use LEDs, these lights are very long-lasting. This means that you don’t have to replace them very often; making even greater savings.

The world has come a long way in thermostat technology, over the last few years. Soon, in a lot of places, it’s going to become a requirement that houses be fitted with a smart meter. This sort of tool is able to create heating profiles based on your usage, control your heating and air conditioning, and enable you to turn everything off by phone. This sort of power is incredible when it’s used well. And, it’s not too hard to use; so, it’s worth a stab. Because of laws changing, a lot of companies are offering these upgrades for free, at the moment. So, it’s worth investigating to see if you could be eligible. The ability to learn in becoming more and more common in computers. It’s only a matter of time until these sorts of devices will be able to control every single aspect of this for you.

Smart meters are a form of automation. But, they’re not the only example of it being used in homes. In fact, nowadays, it’s possible to control your lights, outlets, blinds, and even cooker from your smart phone. This is usually done over a mobile network. So, as long as you’re in a populated area; you’ll be able to access everything in your home. These sorts of systems are in their infancy at the moment. And, this means that it will be a few years before they reach the point that everyone will want them. But, options like Amazon’s Echo enable you to have an AI-like presence in your home; controlling nearly every aspect of home living. Some people find this idea a little creepy. But, as long as the robots don’t get minds of their own; you’ll be safe.

Hopefully, this will inspire you to start working harder on your green home. Saving money while also having a positive impact on the environment is a great way to invest your time and effort. Most people aren’t quite there with their energy usage, yet. But, being ahead of the curve isn’t anything to be ashamed of; especially when it’s something so important. Doing this will give you the chance to lead your children by example.

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