How energy efficient would you say your home is? Probably as much as you can possibly make it! After all, you’re making good use of solar panels, blocking draughts, and keeping your thermostat at one temperature. Indeed, you’ve probably thought of and are currently using all of these methods to keep your home energy efficient right now.
But did you know there are some more creative ways to insulate the space and keep your energy usage as low as possible? We’ve listed a few of these lesser known and used ways below; think about incorporating them into your own space if you’re worried about the cost of your day to day energy usage.
Add Some Texture to Your Walls
You’ve got a rug on the floor already, and you’ve got curtains around every single window – what more texture could you need around the perimeter of your rooms? Well, if you’d like to try and insulate your house a little more effectively, you may want to add some more drapes, blankets, knitting or crochet projects, and even tapestries to the walls.
Hang these up near the windows and any entry/exit points for a little more warmth when it’s cold out – and more of a trapping layer when it’s hot and you’re trying to keep the cool in!
Get Some Skylights
Did you know that skylights are great for the modern energy efficient home? Really! You’ll get a lot more natural light during the day, and with sheets of heated glass in place, the heat you receive from the sunshine above will be more than enough to keep your home feeling temperate all year round.
And don’t worry about that sun exposure being too much during the summer months; glass like this is made to be a barrier just as much as a conduit. You can also add the extra touch of having screens to pull across when the light is a little too overbearing for you!
Replace Inefficient Appliances
This method doesn’t immediately occur to everyone, as you only use your appliances as and when you need them. The oven isn’t on all the time, and neither is the washing machine, dishwasher, and tumble dryer. You can take the energy hit when you do use them, especially as you wait for the ‘off peak’ hours before you put them on.
But an inefficient appliance is just as bad as using energy during peak times and/or keeping the cycle on a spin throughout the day. If you’re sucking up twice the amount of energy you really need when you’re putting a load of laundry through, you’re still going to see an astronomical number on your energy bill at the end of the month! Replace these appliances with better, energy efficient versions.
An energy efficient home is one that keeps the bills low without much worry. If you’re keen to turn your property into a space like this, redesign your layout with the tips above in mind.
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