Need light bulbs? Check. Thermostat lowered? Check. You’re working to be more energy-efficient, but how will you be green when it’s time to renovate or refresh your home? Learn what materials are good for the Earth — and even your health — with tips from Tree Hugger and the Environmental protection agency.
Category Archives: Home Trends
Lock It Up
With all the advancements in smart-home security technology and systems, some homeowners may overlook one of the most basic keys to home security — door locks and keys. According to This Old House, nearly 3 million U.S. homes are broken into each year. Locks have come a long way in terms of the protection they provide, and it’s a good time to examine some options for improving home security with a simple upgrade of door-lock hardware.
Water Sense
While some regions of the country have been battling severe flooding conditions, a considerable chunk of the U.S. is struggling with the opposite problem: drought. Communities across the country face tough challenges to help them maintain a healthy and affordable water supply. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends several simple tactics to help homeowners limit their water use — which averages 260 gallons of water each day per household.
Natural Landscaping
According to a 2015 study conducted by the National Drought Resilience Partnership (NDRP), the drought across the Western United States and parts of the Midwest region was predicted to intensify. With so much sun and little rain, homeowners would need to prepare their landscapes accordingly. If you live in one of these drought-ridden areas, an easy solution for an efficient and attractive yard is a natural landscape.