A home remodel can create an excess of materials and belongings. Don’t let this accumulation overwhelm you and simultaneously cause harm to the environment.
Read how to keep a home remodel environmentally friendly. Make energy-efficient decisions, use reclaimed materials when possible, and donate your unneeded items.
Make energy-efficient choices
Consider making your home an energy-efficient place. The environment will thank you, and so will your utility bill. Add insulation to your attic, crawl space, walls, floors, and even your basement. Insulation will help conserve the heating and AC energy poured into your home. Replacing your bulbs is another investment working considering. Not only do LED bulbs use less energy, but they last longer and don’t emit harmful gases into the atmosphere. They may cost more upfront, but they’ll save you money in the long run.
Use reclaimed materials
Reclaimed wood is a great choice for an aesthetically pleasing design. Not only that, but it’s also an environmentally sound choice. You can use reclaimed wood for countertops, flooring, and even an accent wall. Consult a designer for the best way to incorporate the wood into your home. They’ll appreciate your choice to save time, money, and energy by reusing an already beautiful material. Using reclaimed material is a successful way to keep a home remodel environmentally friendly.
Make donations
A home remodel can leave you wondering what to do with scrap materials and décor. To dispose of materials that you have stripped from your home, you should rent a roll-off dumpster. Using a dumpster will ensure materials go to their appropriate location according to local landfill rules. For appliances and cabinets, contact a local Habitat for Humanity organization for drop off and disposal. Donate unwanted home items and décor to a local thrift store, such as Goodwill. You can help others more than you realize this way.
