Written by: Edrian Blasquino
The real estate market grows more complicated as realtors and buyers learn more about housing costs. While there are obvious costs associated with buying a house, such as mortgages, renovations, and other costly paperwork, there is another aspect of home ownership slowly gaining ground in the real estate market. Sustainable housing has become a hot topic in industry- and with good reason.
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For many, the desire to live more sustainably is growing stronger. But between juggling daily routines and navigating a world brimming with conflicting information, implementing eco-friendly changes can feel overwhelming. The good news is that transforming your home into a haven of environmental consciousness does not require drastic overhauls; it is all about embracing small, achievable steps that weave sustainability into the fabric of your daily life.
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Feeling guilty about your carbon footprint? Not sure what to do about it? Fear not! We’ve rounded up five eco-friendly home improvements that are good for the environment and your wallet.
Let’s get green!
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With climate change and global warming hot topics in society today, you might be wondering if there are some ways you can reduce water use to help the environment. Reducing water use also helps you save on your monthly utility bills, which means you have more money to put elsewhere in your budget.
Here are some easy strategies you can implement to help reduce your water use.
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Keeping a home in constant tip-top shape can be a challenge. When it comes time to fix, remodel, or install upgrades, many people are now considering the environmental impact. Eco-friendly upgrades can help you save money, live comfortably, and minimize your environmental footprint.
There are many choices when it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. Read on for some affordable ideas to make your home greener!
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You may be looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment, and if you’re looking to build a home, there are plenty of reasons to build sustainable. From using renewable materials to installing solar panels and even building smaller, here’s what you should keep in mind if you’re looking to build your home the eco-friendly way.
Build a smaller home
There are many benefits of building a small home, from a lower building cost to less maintenance and even better energy efficiency. You could build the largest, most eco-friendly home, but still a small home built with the same eco-friendly home design will have the least environmental impact. Whether you’re interested in living in a tiny home or you just want your home design to be space-efficient, there are so many ways to build a smaller, smarter home so that you can still live comfortably while reducing your footprint.
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We’re halfway through 2019, but it’s never too late to start working toward sustainable living. One easy way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle is to purchase from brands whose goal is to create ethically and sustainably made products. If you’re in the market for some new home decor, here are our top picks for the best sustainable home decor brands to check out this year.
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We’re always trying to find ways to make our home more environmentally friendly. Adding eco-friendly products to your home is one easy and efficient way to do your part to help our environment little by little. We recently came across some of the best eco-friendly products for the bedroom.
Eco mattress
Believe it or not, one of the simplest eco-friendly changes you can make in your home is purchasing a mattress that is good for the environment. If it’s time to replace your mattress, consider purchasing one that is eco-conscious and made from a material like renewable natural latex or plant-based memory foam. Mattresses like these are much more sustainable (and they can even be more comfortable than your traditional bed!).