People’s priorities are changing and a home without any consideration for being eco-friendly and energy efficient might struggle.
So, we’re here with options to suit a range of budgets, from much more significant investments to smaller options to help you make money on your home.
Improve Your Insulation
Firstly, improving the insulation is a great way to increase your home’s value, as well as helping you to save energy whilst you live there. You have so many different options when it comes to your insulation, from loft insulation to conservatory roof insulation and external wall insulation to floor insulation.
Another good option is to have your tanks, pipes and radiators insulated, to help reduce heat loss and keep your water hotter for longer. A significant amount of heat can be lost when you don’t prioritise insulation, so it’s definitely worth doing.
Some forms of insulation are cheaper than others, for example if you want all of your external walls insulated, this will be a big project. However, having an insulation expert look at your home is advised as they can advise on the best options for your budget!
Underfloor Heating
Another good eco-friendly investment for your home is eco-friendly underfloor heating. This is one of the most efficient heating methods you can have for your home, plus it makes the space feel so cosy and comfortable, so it’s a great choice for your home.
If you’re considering changing your flooring and underfloor heating is an option, we’d definitely recommend it, particularly in areas like your kitchen and conservatory where you’re more likely to have harder floors.
As we’re sure you’re aware, it’s completely discreet and makes no difference to how your flooring looks, but can make a big difference to how comfortable your home is. Of course, you’ll also notice the cost of your energy bill decreasing!
Solar Panels
Next up, we have solar panels. These are one of the best eco-friendly alterations you can make to your home, as although they require an upfront investment, you’ll save money on energy when you’re living in the house, and it will increase your home’s value when you decide to sell.
Solar panels can help you to significantly reduce the amount of energy you’re using from the grid, to cut your energy bills down significantly. Also, if you don’t use all of the energy that you’re generating, it will be sold back to the grid, so you can actually make money!
Solar panels are very low maintenance, so make the perfect addition to your home that will draw in potential buyers and increase your home’s value.
Water Efficient Features
Adding water efficient features to your home is another good way to make it more environmentally friendly and also to increase your home’s value. Things like adding a dual flush feature to your toilet and getting more efficient showerheads and taps is advised.
Adding a water butt in the garden is another good way to implement a cost effective feature that saves water, or you could consider implementing greywater recycling systems that can also make a huge difference to your water consumption.
Whether your budget will fit a small change or something more significant, making your home more water efficient will always help to improve the value of your home.
Energy Efficient Appliances
Lastly, you should look to implement energy efficient appliances. They use less energy intensive methods and also a lower wattage, to save money and help the environment. Some examples include ovens, built in microwaves, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, tumble dryers and washing machines.
Whilst it would be expensive to completely replace all of these appliances, if you’re already considering changing any of the above out, it’s definitely worth focusing on them being energy efficient options.
One of the biggest changes you can make in terms of an energy efficient appliance is to get a more energy efficient boiler. Again, this is a significant investment, however it’s one worth doing if you’ll be in your home for a good few years still, as you’ll save money in the meantime and it will help to increase your home’s value.
Do your research with this to make sure you get it right and it can make a big difference to your home, both whilst you’re living in your home and when you go to sell.
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