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Reducing Heat loss in your Home [Infographic]

March 13March 22Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, environmentally friendly, green living, green solutions, heat loss, heating, home efficiency, infographic, insulation, r-value2 Comments

Heat loss in the home can result in recurring high utility bills and that is something that no one wants! Running a household is stressful enough without losing money through heating the home only for it to be lost out through non-insulated areas. Furthermore, in an age where we need to be more conscious of our environment, not being energy efficient is irresponsible so it’s important to be educated about how we can instigate change, even on a small scale!

The guys from Senator Windows have put together this infographic below that details some interesting statistics related to heat loss; it explains where exactly the heat is lost throughout the property, it defines “r-value” and it also highlights a number of ways that heat loss issues can be tackled.

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Save Energy with Home Renovation Projects

August 3August 14Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged energy-efficient, green living, green solutions, home renovation, insulation, save energy, tips1 Comment

Most people undertake home renovation projects in order to make their space more functional or to create more space somehow. What some of them fail to recognise is the opportunity to make the house much more energy-efficient through renovation, thus making the investment even more sensible and worthwhile.

Luckily, today we are able to hear and read a lot about how we can kill two birds with one stone, i.e. make the space both more liveable and environment-friendly. Here are just some of many ideas that can help you start thinking in this direction if you haven’t already considered the option of improving your home even more.

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How to Sustainably Remodel your Home [Guide]

November 21December 1Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged buy local, energy efficient, environmental impact, flooring, green living, green savvy experts, green solutions, home remodeling, insulation, protips, reclaimed materials, recycled materials, room by room, solar energy, solar panelingLeave a comment

Whether you can’t wait to implement a new interior design style you’ve always dreamed of, or are getting ready to make more room for your growing family, the thought of remodeling your home can be incredibly thrilling.

As you walk through the steps of how to accomplish enhancing your living space however, it can also become overwhelming. When remodeling your home there are many things to consider such as:

What parts of your home do you love that you want to keep?
What should be nixed and started over from scratch?

As you begin to research the vast amount of options for home remodeling, you will want to decide where sustainability falls into your remodeling priorities.
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Stay Warm for Less [Infographic]

January 16January 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged elderly, household, infographic, insulation, power attorney, save energy, save money, senior citizens, stay warm, uk, united kingdom, winterLeave a comment

There’s now a definite chill in the air and the time has come to put the heating back on! But for older people and those who may be incapacitated, the winter can mean rising bills and worry about the financial implications. If you’re looking after elderly or ill relatives or friends this winter, you might wonder how best to allay their fears and ensure they stay safe, warm and comfortable in a cost effective way.

Well, there are plenty of things you can do to help save money, save energy and store heat and in this infographic, RadiatorValves4u shows you some tips and advice on what to do in regards to Power of Attorney for someone who may need you to take over the running of their household and financial situation.

Winter can be an unsettling, anxious time of year for those who aren’t able to get out and about, but with this infographic, you’ll get a great start on how best to help and alleviate their worries.

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