With climate change front of mind for so many now, not to mention health concerns and financial issues, it?s wise to continually look for ways to tread more lightly on the earth. Many of us want to be around fewer chemicals and other toxins, and save money on energy consumption and related expenses, too. While […]
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With climate change front of mind for so many now, not to mention health concerns and financial issues, it?s wise to continually look for ways to tread more lightly on the earth.

Many of us want to be around fewer chemicals and other toxins, and save money on energy consumption and related expenses, too.

While you probably already take steps to be environmentally conscious when it comes to the food and beauty products you buy, have you spent much time thinking about how to make your property more sustainable in the day-to-day"
If not, it?s time to consider some key ways to maintain your home to make it greener.

Add More Insulation and Seal Gaps

Add more insulation to your home to make it warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and thereby reduce your need to run HVAC systems so much. Insulation is often lacking in older homes because less was used years ago, and it can disintegrate over time.

Add or replace insulation with modern, high-quality products to keep your house more temperate year-round. You may be able to handle this job yourself if y...