{"id":34403,"date":"2021-06-29T06:26:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=34403"},"modified":"2021-06-29T06:27:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:27:01","slug":"update-your-house-to-go-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/update-your-house-to-go-green\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Update Your House to Go Green"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;update your house to go green&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_01.jpg\" alt=\"how to update your house to go green\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>An updated thermostat<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/thermostats\" rel=\"follow\">Thermostats  today<\/a> do far more than simply tell the heat and air when to run.  Programmable thermostats give us a great deal of flexibility in controlling  when we activate the HVAC. They can be programmed to a schedule that aligns  with the family&#8217;s schedule, running less when no one&#8217;s home and then bringing  the house to the preferred temperature before everyone gets in from school and  work.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The devices can even be operated remotely with  wifi, allowing temperatures to be monitored and controlled from anywhere with  an internet connection. That means no worries about forgetting to adjust the  temperature before leaving home and the convenience of adjusting the schedule  if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Two quick comments about efficient cooling (and heating):<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Air Conditioning:<\/h5>\n<p>  \t\tcooling your home home can be the most expensive component of your HVAC system. Programmable thermostats can help reduce that cost by running the AC only when at home. But also having an efficient HVAC systems and ceiling fans can save even more. Take a look at our post about the varying cooling systems you can use:<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-ideas-for-summer-cooling-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">types of summer cooling units<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Solar Power:<\/h5>\n<p>don&#8217;t forget the use of solar power to help generate electricity to run HVAC systems &#8211; including the heating of water. Solar panels can use placed on roofs or open areas with maximum sunlight for generating electricity:<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why Go Solar? 5 Reasons to Make the Investment for Your Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to update your house to go green &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=programmable+thermostat&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">programmable thermostat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=programmable+thermostat+wifi+smart&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi smart thermostat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+portable+air+conditioner&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi portable A\/C<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more452\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalhandyman.com\/iip\/infhvac\/infthermostat.html\">HOW: programmable thermostats work<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite  question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovoenergy.com\/blog\/green\/10-amazing-eco-friendly-houses.html\">WHAT IS: eco-friendly house<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houselogic.com\/save-money-add-value\/save-on-utilities\/programmable-thermostats\/\">INFO: secret to programming thermostat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/owV0t_8zNpk\">YOUTUBE: install programmable thermostat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: green home (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_02.jpg\" alt=\"how to update your house to go green\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/0f9b39c8-ecbd-4a7a-93cc-c079b1565439\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Shifting to a tiny house<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>\n<h5>Living Smaller:<\/h5>\n<p>With the emphasis on de-cluttering, reducing storage needs, and everyone living busy lifestyles that keep us away from home much of the day, some families are finding that less is more when it comes to home size.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">They&#8217;re moving into tiny houses and abandoning big mortgage  payments, big upkeep bills, and big heating costs. Thanks to innovative heating  mat systems and other efficient technologies, the costs of <a href=\"https:\/\/goldheat.com\/tiny-house-owners\/\">tiny  house heating<\/a> are much lower for a better system.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Reducing Costs:<\/h5>\n<p>There are savings on property taxes, insurance, and so many more budget items; and the construction of a tiny home  uses far fewer materials, reducing the environmental impact of its timber  consumption. With the right lifestyle, a tiny house could be just the way to save money for you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">So what is a tiny house:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>What&#8217;s the Size:<\/h5>\n<p>a tiny house is something that is less than 500 square feet of living space. This could be the right size for a single person. But for a married couple, it could be a bit tight. Something like a small house might give you a better fit (around 500-1000 square feet).<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The goal is to reduce living costs. So whatever size that fits your style could be a smart move. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Some Images to View:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important; padding-left: 10px !important\">tiny house plans: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiny+house+plans&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi29b6Q6bTxAhVSp3IEHXAcBboQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tiny+house+plans&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQsQMyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCABQwokcWO-ZHGCLphxoAXAAeACAAWiIAccCkgEDNS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Sd3WYPasEtLOytMP8LiU0As&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920#imgrc=ZE-prk6kMauz7M\">view samples<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important; padding-left: 10px !important\">tiny house interior: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiny+house+interior+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiS3JKE6bTxAhUVp3IEHejsB5kQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tiny+house+interior+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzICCAAyBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yCAgAEAcQBRAeMggIABAHEAUQHjIICAAQBxAFEB4yCAgAEAcQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjoECCMQJ1CirgFYjbwBYOjAAWgAcAB4AIABNogBpwOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=L93WYNKIGZXOytMP6NmfyAk&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920#imgrc=thGrDqMW7U9SRM\">view samples<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important; padding-left: 10px !important\">tiny house landscaping: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiny+house+landscape+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjfl5ju6rTxAhWlq3IEHWwcCocQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tiny+house+land&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQGDIECAAQGDoGCAAQCBAeUMzmAlih6gJgwv0CaABwAHgAgAExiAG2AZIBATSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Gt_WYN-iDqXXytMP7LiouAg&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920#imgrc=XPGPt24AD9yzmM\">view samples<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to update your house to go green &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tiny+house+plans&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tiny house plans<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tiny+space+furniture&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tiny space furniture<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tiny+space+organization&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tiny space organization<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thetinylife.com\/what-is-the-tiny-house-movement\/\">WHAT IS: the tiny house movement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic pin gooimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/five-people-who-abandoned-their-tiny-homes-2015-7\">INFO: living tiny house hard?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m7F2_uq0HPM\">YOUTUBE: living in style on a budget<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Nbfq2ZvlfbQ\">YOUTUBE: 5 huge lies about tiny homes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Eco Living and Sustainment&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ecofriendly_01b.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\">Eco Friendly Homes For Sustaining a Better Environment<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-living-how-why-and-what\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ecofriendly_03.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-living-how-why-and-what\/\">Eco-Living \u2013 How, Why, and What<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/green-changes-your-can-make-to-your-home\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/energyhome_013.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/green-changes-your-can-make-to-your-home\/\">Green Changes You Can Make to Your Home in 2021: A Guide<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_03.jpg\" alt=\"how to update your house to go green\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Improved windows<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Walls do a great job of insulating until we cut big holes in them and insert thin, leaky windows. Old single-pane windows built-in wooden frames and installed years or even decades ago are a colossal waste of energy. The movement of air through and around substandard windows is a big drain on our utility budgets.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">While it does cost some money to upgrade, it&#8217;s well worth it. Better windows make for a tighter home that heats and cools more efficiently. The new models may also prove easier to open and clean than your old ones.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">In addition, they may qualify you for a tax credit. New windows can easily pay for themselves very quickly by providing these financial benefits.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">What do you need to know about windows: <\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Window Types:<\/h5>\n<p>you have varying types of windows that are better for ventilation to help keep your home cool. Review the varying types and styles<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-do-i-choose-a-window-style-for-my-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Choose a Window Style for My Home?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Natural Light:<\/h5>\n<p>the one great benefit of windows is bringing in natural light. Natural lighting is best for overall health and mood. View reasons why natural light is important and how windows can help.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/natural-light-does-your-home-get-enough\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Does Your Home Get Enough Natural Light?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t Forget Shade:<\/h5>\n<p>we discussed the importance of natural light, but direct summer rays into the home can quickly heat the home &#8211; adding to the cost to cool the house down. That is why shade trees planted strategically in the yard can shade the home from summer heat. <\/p>\n<p>Shade trees allow in natural light but shades the home from summer rays that help keep your house cool. And in the winter, the tree leaves drop allowing more welcomed direct sunlight into the home to help warm it up. Learn more about planting trees.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/planting-a-tree-the-right\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4 Simple Steps To Plant A Tree the Right Way<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to update your house to go green &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+window+shades+and+blinds+for+home&#038;rh=n%3A3736181&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi window shades<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sun+blocking+curtains&#038;rh=n%3A3736141&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sun blocking curtains<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+insulation+film&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window insulation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products\/building_products\/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights\/key_product_criteria\">INFO: what is energy efficient<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blueandgreentomorrow.com\/environment\/benefits-of-investing-in-energy-efficient-windows\/\">INFO: benefits energy efficient windows<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_rxEyocmlKA\">YOUTUBE: energy efficient made simple<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ideas-googlead\" id=\"adspace\">\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;advertisement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<div class=\"script-googlebox\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- letsrenovate image responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3974480447825003\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9885492968\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"endad\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;end&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_04.jpg\" alt=\"how to update your house to go green\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Low-flow water fixtures<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>\n<h5>Why Waste Water:<\/h5>\n<p> \tWith all the talk about global warming and our overburdened energy grid, it&#8217;s easy to forget that we can all go greener by cutting back on water use as well. The water wasted through our shower heads, faucets, and commodes causes a big burden on municipal water systems.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">They must process more water, which means more purification chemicals and more energy used to move all that water around.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>New Water Saving Devices:<\/h5>\n<p>Low-flow fixtures in your home can dramatically reduce your water usage without reducing effectiveness. These new designs have been carefully created for both performance and efficiency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You&#8217;ll quickly find they work as well or better than your old units, and you&#8217;ll really see a difference when your first water bill shows up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Speaking of water and water harvesting:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Water Conservation:<\/h5>\n<p>  \t\twater is a precious commodity &#8211; and in some areas of the US (and throughout the world), water is scarce. With rising populations in arid regions, not to mention the needs for farming irrigation, water usage is being regulated to avoid wasteful use and cost penalties.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/save-water\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Living In a Drought \u2013 Ways to Conserve and Save Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Water Harvesting:<\/h5>\n<p>one option to consider regarding your water usage is harvesting and storing rain water. Imagine the amount of water you can collect by just channeling rainwater that falls on your roof into a receptacle. Be sure to check local regulations regarding rain harvesting &#8211; some jurisdictions do not allow it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-advantages-of-rainwater-harvesting\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to update your house to go green &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+saving+shower+heads&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water saving shower heads<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=automatic+sensor+faucet&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">automatic sensor faucets<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+usage+meter&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water usage meter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more55\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: green energy (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheshower.com\/how-does-a-water-saving-shower-head-work\/\">HOW: water saving showerhead works<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volusia.org\/services\/growth-and-resource-management\/environmental-management\/natural-resources\/water-conservation\/25-ways-to-save-water.stml\">INFO: 25 ways to save water<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\" bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/green-energy-home\/\">PLANNING: green energy home (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jIC2HzPU_AU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Energy Efficient Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113485.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113575.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows-Insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113435.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ducts &amp; Vents<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thermostats<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"novwhite contractor\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113535.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roof Installation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113545.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skylights<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113440.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Automation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113463.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Generators<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_05.jpg\" alt=\"how to update your house to go green\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greenthings_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Smart house features<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Today we can do so much with our homes through a cell phone. We can watch our surveillance video, open doors, operate the security system, and much more. The ability to control home systems with a cell phone sounds like fun, but there&#8217;s much more to it than that.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Sure, it&#8217;s nice to be able to preheat the oven on your way home or to watch for intruders through your doorbell, but you can also use these systems to go green. Smart homes eliminate those worries about which lights or appliances might have been left on, reducing the power that they waste during the day.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">The future is coming:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Internet of things (IoT):<\/h5>\n<p>IoT is the future of home automation &#8211; where everything is controlled and monitored by cloud technology using wifi devices. You will be surprised what might be in store in home management and living.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-a-future-smart-home-may-look-like\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What a Future Smart Home May Look Like<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>FINAL REMARKS<\/h6>\n<p> It&#8217;s not difficult to perform many of these  upgrades, and those that are more involved will ultimately give you significant  savings that make your investments of time and money worthwhile.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Start thinking  today about how you can help the planet and your bank account by making some  simple changes, a few at a time, to make your home greener.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to other green and eco-friendly homes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation+hubs+%26+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A6478739011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home automation hub<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+home+devices&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart home devices<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+switch&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart switches<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>updates to your home that made it more green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more452\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/what-is-the-internet-of-things-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-iot-right-now\/\">WHAT IS: internet of things<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/3297744\/smart-home-guide-for-beginners-how-to-make-your-home-more-convenient-to-live-in.html\">IMAGES: smart home for beginners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T1ixVNtM69I\">YOUTUBE: start a smart home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/db69b115-347a-4213-b27f-546c582d0051\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\">update your house to go green by twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; 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Chargers<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind turbines<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+solar+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind\/solar kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wsolar+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=energy+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A2236627011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">energy controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=EV+charging+station&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">EV charging station<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; Solar Packs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=portable+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">portable generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standby+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standby generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gas powered generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=propone+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">propane powered<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solared+phone+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar phone charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+pack&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar packs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Water Conservation &#038; Compost<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain barrel&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain barrels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain barrel stand&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain barrel stands<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+saving+showerhead&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water saving showhead<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+monitoring+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water monitoring system<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+bin&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost bins<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+starter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost starter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+tumbler&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost tumbler<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+worms&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost worms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+toilet&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering green home item or other remodeling need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lighttip margin\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); 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