Making your home more eco-friendly isn’t just about adding to your home’s value. Any green upgrade you make has a positive impact on the environment and may help preserve the natural resources that are in jeopardy. There are a number of green renovation options, but here are some of the more popular and unique ideas to create a modern luxury home to increase your house value.
Go Solar
Installing solar panels tends to scare homeowners off because of the upfront costs, but the solar power services Corona CA installers provide will have significant long-term cost benefits. When you live in the right climate and have a good position for the panels, generating energy from the sun reduces your energy costs.
Go Modern
Energy-efficient appliances are another way to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your energy consumption. Modern technology has changed the way dryers, refrigerators, washing machines and more consume electricity, so an upgrade will make a difference.
Go Green Seal
When building, there are some materials that are more sustainable than others. Green Seal is an organization that analyzes which manufacturers produce construction and building materials that are eco-friendly. Certified products are constructed from low or non-toxic materials and can include paints, insulation, carpets and wood stains.
Go Smart
Technology has developed products that have smart features, elements that monitor energy use and encourage eco-friendly living decisions. Smart windows can change colors according to the time of day to control how much sunlight enters the home. This significantly impacts heating and cooling costs. Smart thermostats are programmable and adjust HVAC usage according to sensors and predetermined inputs. Smart appliances send notifications that list factors impacting efficiency.
How much you are willing to spend upgrading your home depends on how much value you intend to get from the changes. A motivation to help the earth and reduce your impact also tends to guide green improvement decisions.
Infographic provided by Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation, Inc., a soil stabilization company
