Experts recommend community solar, houseplants and other inexpensive fixes.
By Daniel Bortz April 16 Kermit got it wrong: Being green can be easy — at least when it comes to owning a green home.
Join a solar project Traditional heating methods — coal, oil and natural gas — use fossil fuels. To switch your home to renewable energy, John Oppermann, a real estate broker and green home specialist in New York City, recommends joining a community solar project. “Such a project allows people in the area to lease a portion of a solar farm that corresponds to their own home electricity usage.
Or, you can take the do-it-yourself route by creating a simple mixture of 1 cup water, half a cup of white vinegar, and one-fourth of a cup of grease-cutting dish soap — a combination that will clean most surfaces in a home, according to Debbie Sardone, co-owner of SpeedCleaning.com. Plug air leaks Air leakage in your home can drive up your heating bill. Chris Briley, a green home consultant and architect in Portland, Maine, advises homeowners to seal air leaks. “Common culprits could include attic hatches, bath fans without dampers, fireplace flues that do not seal when closed or even windows that have been closed but not latched,” Briley says.
Heat pump water heater prices range depending on size. One 50-gallon model from Rheem costs $1,169.99 ; if you have a big house, though, you may need to purchase the 80-gallon model for $1,699.99.
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