Making your Older Home Greener

Think of your house as a system. 
To improve its energy efficiency, tackle the outer shell of the building first. 
This would include attics, outerwalls, windows, doors, then try to make improvements on your heating or cooling systems, lighting, hot water and appliances. Installing proper insulationslows the rate of heat leaving your home so that less energy is required. Often blown-in insulation cangreatly improve your comfort while saving you money and being less harmful onthe environment. Planting shade trees and shrubs,especially on the west side of the home will keep your place from heating upduring the summer, reducing the cost of air conditioning. Deciduous are best because theywill allow the sun to come through during the winter months. Doing some comparison shopping onthe newer window and door products can also do a lot to make your older homemore green.
Sandy Stinson
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