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Simple Home Renovations To Make It More Energy-Efficient

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by Mallory Knee

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From cleaning to bathroom remodels, home projects are daunting tasks. As inflation rises, finding ways to save a few extra dollars goes a long way in lowering living costs. 

Simple Home Renovations To Make It More Energy-Efficient

A good start is considering some of these simple home renovations to help make it more energy-efficient.

Programmable Thermostat

When people hear about a programmable thermostat, they sometimes think it is only for people who don’t pay attention to the temperature.

Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule.

Programmable thermostats are great for ensuring your home is not using too much energy. Newer homes can control the temperature of their upstairs and downstairs separately to help save money as well.

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Reseal Windows

As the colder weather approaches, many people brace themselves for the wintertime increase in electricity costs. Consider resealing to help keep your home naturally warmer and reduce the need for the heater. Going along all sides of the window and resealing them allows you to reduce air from cracks resulting from wear over time.

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Upgrade Your Exterior Doors

The wooden doors of your home make a statement, but like windows, there is a chance that they are not saving you energy. Over time, the weather stripping at the bottom of your front door tends to wear out and become less capable of preserving energy consumption.

Weather stripping stops external rain/moisture from penetrating through window openings and into a building by rerouting the water. It also aims to contain interior air for comfort and to save energy on air conditioning and heating.

For those wondering how energy-efficient their exterior wood doors are, we have methods to improve their capabilities.

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Control Your Decorative Lights

Throughout the year, many people decorate their homes with lights according to the closest holiday. However, you waste plenty of electricity when you use older lights that you manually plug in. Newer outlets allow you to wirelessly control your lights and set timers on them through your phone to prevent wasting energy.

With a smart plug you can set up detailed schedules for your lights, turn them on and off when you’re not at home.

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Taking care of your home does not mean renovating the entire place. Busy people can achieve a lot with as little work as possible. By considering these simple home renovations to help make it more energy-efficient, you are more likely to save some extra money.

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