5TIPS  Environmentally Friendly

ForHome Renovation

Whether your reno reason is to create more suitable living spaces, or to enhance the overall appeal of your home. Consider these Five Tips for an environmentally friendly home renovation.

TIP ONEInvest in

Eco-Friendly Paint.

If part of your renovation project involves painting, make sure you look for

low-VOC or no-VOC paint. This will let you know that you’re using paint that does not include chemicals that evaporate into the

atmosphere when it’s drying, which provides just as much hue and durability as paint that

includes VOCs.

TIP TWOGo with

LED Lighting.

LED lighting can help reduce the amount of energy you use

throughout the renovation project, especially if you’ll be working late into the night on a

regular basis. LED lights use 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs and last 25 times

longer than incandescent lights.

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TIP THREEConduct an

Energy Audit Before

Starting.

Having a professional conducting an energy audit beforehand can let you know

where you’re losing energy on a regular basis (e.g., windows, doorways, outlets) in the space you want to alter. Afterward, you

can use this information to improve the insulation and energy efficiency of your

renovated space.

TIP FOURBe Mindful of

Your Trash.

Consider using services picking up unwanted furnishings to ensure that they are discarded in an eco-friendly manner. Donate unwanted furnishings that are in good condition to a

local charity or thrift shop. Additionally, see if your town or city has any waste management programs for the recyclable items you wish

to discard.

TIP FIVEThink About Your Floors.

Whether you’re going with hardwood or carpet in your renovated space, think green. Similar to paint, there are carpet options on the market that are “low-VOC,” which can help you reduce your carbon footprint. If

you’re opting for hardwood flooring, consider using repurposed wood throughout

your space.

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