| Green homes are gaining popularity these days. In | | | | size. |
| fact, modern and recently built homes are made | | | | 3. Go for Qualified Windows. US Environmental |
| greener than ever. A lot of people have been | | | | Protection Agency (US EPA) has defined what an |
| realizing its benefits. And it would not be a wonder | | | | eco-friendly window is. Aside from being able to |
| why they will push for a green home since it can | | | | facilitate natural light to pass through the house, it |
| improve the quality of life they have. But wait! A | | | | should also maintain the level of comfort desired |
| green house? You probably think this is not the | | | | in one's home. According to EPA, to make your |
| color of your choice. | | | | homes green you should have windows that have |
| Don't get it wrong. Green house isn't all about the | | | | multiple panes, low e-coating, gas fills, warm edge |
| color of the house. You can have a pink house, | | | | spacers and frames that can reduce |
| green house or even a yellow house and it would | | | | condensation, protect your interiors and increase |
| still be considered green. Green homes are built | | | | comfort. |
| with materials that are environmental friendly. It is | | | | 4. Use of efficient appliances. One way to |
| also a kind of home that is efficient in everything, | | | | ascertain if the appliances used is energy efficient |
| especially with the use of utilities. Not only that, | | | | is through the energy star rating. But that is not |
| living in it promotes a healthy lifestyle for its | | | | all that you should do. There should be proper |
| homeowners. | | | | placement and spacing of appliances to help it |
| So how do you make a green home? Here are | | | | work efficiently. Other conservation practices |
| some of the ideas: | | | | should also be used to be able to enjoy lower |
| 1. Good Insulation. Every part of the house (from | | | | utilities expense. |
| walls to attics and even the floors) should have | | | | 5. Right Cooling and Heating Devices. The device |
| effective insulation. You will know if proper | | | | used should also be energy-star rated. When |
| installation has been done when the house is | | | | buying them, they should be of the right size. |
| sealed. Hence, there is absence of gaps and | | | | Upon installation, the device should be properly |
| compressions. It is also achieved by using | | | | placed and should not be exposed to extreme |
| materials with high R-value or thermal resistance | | | | conditions. |
| rating. | | | | Green homes are packed with benefits. By the |
| 2. Zero Leakage on ducts. A duct system is | | | | time you apply these tips, you will notice your |
| responsible for distributing heat and cool air within | | | | electricity bills will be reduced. The components of |
| the house. But the quality of hot and cold air can | | | | your house will also be long-lasting. And what is |
| be greatly reduced if the duct system is leaky. | | | | good about it is that you get to enjoy increased |
| To make your home green, the ducts should be | | | | level of comforts without harming the |
| properly insulated. It should be installed in | | | | environment. |
| conditioned spaces. Lastly, it should have the right | | | | |