{"id":37433,"date":"2021-11-15T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=37433"},"modified":"2022-02-15T13:23:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T18:23:44","slug":"how-to-go-green-when-designing-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-go-green-when-designing-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Go Green When Designing Your Dream House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_01.jpg\" alt=\"how to go green when designing your house\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_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:\/\/elements.envato.com\/property-investment-concepts-BAQJ7NR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>What makes up a green home<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>This has a lot to do with the fact that climate change has made the protection of the environment everyone&#8217;s top priority. Then there is the fact that the overall cost of building such an eco-friendly house has gone down a lot because of new developments in technologies and materials too.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Let us see how you too can go about designing your dream eco-friendly green house for both yourself as well as your future generations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments none hheader\">We begin with these three starting recommendations:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line hheader\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h4>Build a smaller house:<\/h4>\n<p>A smaller home will always beat out  a larger one when it comes to being eco-friendly. It is very simple really. The  larger the house, the more it will affect the environment and consequently, the  smaller the house the lower its eco-footprint. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, this certainly doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to build a tiny house  for all of your family.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/why-you-should-go-for-a-small-house-design\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/smallhome_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/4cdf8c91-7437-4f20-a7b5-0f5747287534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You can still  implement your style in an eco house as well, you can put frames of your wedding quotes or pictures of your children on the  wall. It doesn&#8217;t mean you have to compromise. On the contrary, it means  building smaller but smarter by taking care of the best design principles to  create an ideal home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h52header moveinside\">\n<h4>Small Sq. Footage:<\/h4>\n<p>In this post, we hope to make you see reasons why living in a small house is a lot better. Living in a small house has nothing to do with living a small life.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none moveinside\">As a matter of fact, many people are beginning to embrace the trend of living in these structures because of the several benefits attached.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/why-you-should-go-for-a-small-house-design\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why You Should Go For A Small House Design<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h4>Use Sustainable Methods and Materials:<\/h4>\n<p>The use of low-impact highly sustainable building materials is more popular than ever before. You can use them throughout your home and thereby significantly reduce the overall impact on your environment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/green-changes-your-can-make-to-your-home\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/greenenergy4-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/green-energy-flyer-Z9N95V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">For instance, once you decide you want natural flooring to go for cork or bamboo because they are both natural and easily renewable resources. These materials will give you the eco-friendly flooring you desire.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">What is more, they come with a really long lifespan, and they can also be recycled later on, once you decide to replace them. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h52header moveinside\">\n<h5>Using Green Materials:<\/h5>\n<p>                2021 was the year in which we came to see environmental concerns as one of the most important global priorities &#8211; especially after pollution and poor climate controls have been one of the many factors on which excess deaths caused by the corona virus have been blamed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none moveinside\">In this piece, we&#8217;ll look at what you can do in 2021 to make your home greener, shouldering the personal responsibility to be eco-friendly within your home. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/green-changes-your-can-make-to-your-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Green Changes You Can Make to Your Home in 2021: A Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header last\">\n<h4>Hire the Services of Eco-Friendly People :<\/h4>\n<p>You can utilize the services of  eco-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/houseidea.com\/\" rel=\"follow\" style=\"font-size: 17px !important\">home builders<\/a> to help you design your home while  trying to take care of the environment as best as possible. These people are  the experts in this field and they will guide you accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to go green when designing your house &#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=architecture+plans+for+small+house&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">small house designs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bamboo+flooring&#038;rh=n%3A13398541&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bamboo flooring<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cedar+shake+shingles&#038;rh=n%3A13398811&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cedar shake shingles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more12\">\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.forconstructionpros.com\/sustainability\/article\/21201301\/six-sustainable-building-materials-to-look-for-in-2021\">ADVANTAGES: building smaller homes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forconstructionpros.com\/sustainability\/article\/21201301\/six-sustainable-building-materials-to-look-for-in-2021\">EXAMPLES: sustainable building materials<\/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.greenhomeguide.com\/know-how\/article\/green-homes-101\">INFO: green home 101<\/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\/K5IGqQmc-90\">YOUTUBE: eco-friendly sustainable houses<\/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: home n&#8217; garden (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\/11\/buildgreen_02.jpg\" alt=\"how to go green when designing your house\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_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:\/\/elements.envato.com\/thermal-and-hidro-insulation-inside-wall-insulatio-8TTFX55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Build Smart<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Smaller but smartly built homes tend  to have a much lower overall impact on the environment. You will have reduced  building and maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Add to that the fact that it will be more  efficient because its overall layout is more practical, functional and compact.  All in all a win-win situation for everyone concerned. For more similar tips  check our guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/managing-home-utility-needs-using-smart-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">home utility<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\">\n<h6>Other (Build Smart) Additions:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line hheader\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h4>Insulate your home properly:<\/h4>\n<p>High-quality insulation is integral to the sustenance of the economy. If your home is adequately insulated from the elements, you won&#8217;t have to spend a lot of money on an HVAC climate control system.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Since you won&#8217;t consume a lot of energy you will automatically decrease your eco-footprint and thus help to save the environment. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h4>Save water as much as you can:<\/h4>\n<p>Reducing both your water and power consumption is an excellent way to contribute to the protection of our collective environment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/save-water\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hand-water-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Instead of powerful faucets in the shower, you can opt for a low flowing faucet aerator. The same goes for toilets as well. You can also use rainwater to irrigate your lawn and even wash your car.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header moveinside\">\n<h5>Saving Water:<\/h5>\n<p>No matter where you live, you need to conserve and save water as needed. No reason to waste. This is especially true is drought stricken areas. So what can you do to save water?<\/li>\n<li class=\"link moveinside last\"><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><\/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 go green when designing your house &#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=insulation+batts&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">insulation batts<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pipe insulation<\/a><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><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more8\">\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.energy.gov\/energysaver\/insulation\">ASK ABOUT: insulation R-value<\/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.epa.gov\/watersense\/start-saving\">HOW TO: save water at home<\/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\/fRujERUJydU\">YOUTUBE: install water saving tap aerator<\/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 noteicon2\"><\/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;Green Living&#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\/is-it-possible-to-become-100-energy-independent\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/percentgreen_02.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/is-it-possible-to-become-100-energy-independent\/\">Is It Possible To Be 100% Energy Independent?<\/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_021.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\/5-advantages-of-rainwater-harvesting\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rainwater_02.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-advantages-of-rainwater-harvesting\/\">5 Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting<\/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\/11\/buildgreen_03.jpg\" alt=\"how to go green when designing your house\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_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:\/\/elements.envato.com\/solar-panels-on-house-PX8NBJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Go for solar power<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Solar power is widely considered to be the king of clean, sustainable as well as low-cost energy solutions. Your dream home may be safely equipped with both photo-voltaic energy as well solar water heaters. This is an advantage you have over conventional older homes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Once you opt for solar energy as an important part of your brand new home, you will be able to take advantage of the sunlight and enjoy your investment to the fullest. Not only will you be saved from hefty bills but also might end up earning money by selling the extra power to your local utility company.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments none nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line hheader\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>Going Solar: Should You or Shouldn&#8217;t You:<\/h5>\n<p>According to experts, a solar energy system for a conventional home can cost between $35,000 and $45,000. You may think it&#8217;s too expensive. You&#8217;re probably asking yourself, why go solar?<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/goingsolar-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/house-plant-castus-in-concrete-pot-on-wood-table-w-BDTFVPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">While installing a solar energy system can come at a hefty price tag, its advantages outweigh the costs. Still thinking twice about going solar? We&#8217;ll tell you why you should add a solar energy system to your next home renovation project. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/roof-solar-panels-look-like\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why Go Solar? 5 Reasons to Make the Investment for Your Home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>What Will It Look Like:<\/h5>\n<p>There is talk &#8211; and push &#8211; to become more self energy efficient. Solar roof panels is one option that can help you achieve that.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">But do these solar panels look nice on your roof? You may find that these panels take away the aesthetic look of your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/roofsolar-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/house-plant-castus-in-concrete-pot-on-wood-table-w-BDTFVPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Part of going green is becoming energy self-sufficient. But it becomes the question of costs \u2013 and the aesthetic look of your home. Solar panel installation is expensive \u2013 and in some cases, may deter the look you want for your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/roof-solar-panels-look-like\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What Will Roof Solar Panels Look Like On My House?<\/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 go green when designing your house &#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=roof+solar+panels&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">roof solar panels<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+water+heater&#038;rh=n%3A3754791&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar water heater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+lighting&#038;rh=n%3A495236&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more92\">\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.nerdwallet.com\/article\/finance\/solar-panel-cost\">ARE: solar panels worth it<\/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.powerhome.com\/how-solar-panels-work\/\">IMAGES: how do solar panels work<\/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\/PXk5AFH2LaY\">YOUTUBE: solar 10 Years experience<\/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 noteicon3\"><\/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\/11\/buildgreen_04.jpg\" alt=\"how to go green when designing your house\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/buildgreen_04-768x512.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:\/\/elements.envato.com\/houseplants-in-pots-on-the-bookshelf-in-office-NADRM2G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Make space for your indoor garden<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The biggest benefit of indoor  gardening is by far its ability to create an artificial ecosystem that enhances  local plant life while also filtering out potentially toxic gases from indoors.  Having plants in and around your house will drastically improve the quality of  the air you breathe. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">If your house does not have enough light, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/growace.com\/collections\/led-grow-lights\" rel=\"follow\">led grow lights<\/a> to ensure that your plants grow  successfully. Be sure not to overheat the plant or to give it too much sun.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You  will come to find out that indoor gardening can be just as satisfying and  eco-friendly as outdoor gardening.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments none nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line hheader\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>What Types Houseplants:<\/h5>\n<p>Adding plants to your living room (or any other room) is so much fun. There&#8217;s a lot of space to work with, which means you can really get houseplant-happy all over the place.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Good thing there are a ton of fantastic plants for you to choose from! It doesn&#8217;t matter if you are looking for something elegant, something larger than life, or something that will overflow its pot from up above. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/9-houseplants-to-enliven-your-living-room\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/plant-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/house-plant-castus-in-concrete-pot-on-wood-table-w-BDTFVPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">One of these 9 houseplants is sure to be exactly what you need to make your living room feel alive. They will add some elegance to your living room from their spot on a shelf or hanging by the window.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/9-houseplants-to-enliven-your-living-room\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Houseplants to Enliven Your Living Room<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>A Dedicated &#8220;Garden&#8221; Room:<\/h5>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to bring the beautiful aspects of nature into your home, a sunroom is one of the best options. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">In letting in more sunlight, these spaces allow you to grow some of your favorite species of greenery while accommodating any of your other entertainment or hobby-related needs. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/reasons-to-build-a-sunroom-for-your-home\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sunroom-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/house-plant-castus-in-concrete-pot-on-wood-table-w-BDTFVPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, it&#8217;s common for homeowners to dismiss this addition as a luxury and miss out on its many benefits and opportunities. These are a few reasons to build a sunroom for your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link img last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/reasons-to-build-a-sunroom-for-your-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reasons To Build a Sunroom for Your Home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>FINAL REMARKS<\/h6>\n<p>Building an eco-friendly dream home is the best possible way to save the ecology. You can do your part as well by saving water and using renewable energy sources and eco-friendly materials. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to other green energy home and savings &#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('#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=house+plants&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">house plants<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=house+plant+lighting&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">house plant lighting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=house+plant+stand+indoor&#038;rh=n%3A15383751&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">houseplant stands<\/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 \/>how to go green when designing your house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more105\">\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: interior decorators (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:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Care-for-Indoor-Plants\">HOW TO: care for indoor plants<\/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.healthline.com\/health\/healthy-home-guide\/benefits-of-indoor-plants\">INFO: benefits of houseplants<\/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 noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; 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