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		<title>Eco-Friendly Tips For Your Home Renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oftentimes, we link renovation with our present budgets, or on a larger scale, on the current economic state. However there may be some renovations for your home that you should not put off. In fact a lot of home renovations when covered earlier can actually help you spare some money in the long run. Renovate your home not just for aesthetics purposes but also to make your home eco-friendly. Here are some home renovation ideas:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oftentimes, we link renovation with our present budgets, or on a larger scale, on the current economic state. However there may be some renovations for your home that you should not postpone. In fact a lot of home renovations when handled early can actually help you save in the long run. Renovate your home not just for aesthetics purposes but also to make your home eco-friendly. Here are some home renovation tips:</p>
<p>1. Add a small extra padding for your attic. This will aid cut energy expenditure and thus be more frugal in the long run. Right insulation can trim down heating and cooling bills by 10%.</p>
<p>2. Renovate your windows by upgrading old single-pane windows with Energy Star certified windows. These window types can save you a lot when it comes to energy bills. Energy Star qualified windows usually more than a couple panes of glass, warm edge spacers between the window panes and better framing materials</p>
<p>3. Water heater is another of most home&#8217;s top energy expenditure. Not only that, it accounts a huge chunk of the household&#8217;s monthly energy bill. It&#8217;s time to renovate your heater if your present one is more than 10 years old. Why? If your water heater is old, it is most likely working at a less effective rate, with an efficiency level of 50 per cent or lower. However, you can still save money by insulating the water heater with a water heater jacket. You can buy water heater jackets at most hardware stores or by lowering the temperature setting on the water heater.</p>
<p>There are many profits in making energy saving renovations to your abode. These renovations can shrink your energy consumption and therefore save you money in the long run. Energy-saving renovations can improve your indoor air quality, and your overall comfort level.</p>
<p>Find experienced and competent <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/Renovation_Singapore/4277/1">Renovation Singapore</a> to perform your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/Renovation/4277/2">Renovation</a> from our site!</p>
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		<title>Ecofriendly Design &amp; Construction: Improving Home Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The way that buildings are designed and constructed has much to do with how much water and energy they use. Thus, utilizing ecofriendly design &#38; construction can minimize a house's effect on the environment and can make it eco-friendly. Designing homes to be sustainable can significantly help the environment. Proper <a href="http://www.constructioninfo.ca">architectural drawings</a> are needed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The way that buildings are designed and constructed has much to do with how much water and energy they use. Thus, utilizing ecofriendly design &amp; construction can minimize a house\&#8217;s effect on the environment and can make it eco-friendly. Designing homes to be sustainable can significantly help the environment. Proper <a rel="nofollow" target='_blank' href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/architectural_drawings/2912/1">architectural drawings</a> are needed.</p>
<p>The way that a building is shaded can significantly affect its energy usage. If a house is faced north, it can have maximum shading during summer and more sunlight during winter. Also, utilizing shades over windows can help keep heat and glare from coming into a home. This can reduce the energy used for heating and cooling a house, as the home will have a more stable temperature. <a rel="nofollow" target='_blank' href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/Drafting/2912/2">Drafting</a> can help reduce temperatures during summer.</p>
<p>Solar panels can help a home reduce its environmental impact. When solar energy is used as a home\&#8217;s main energy source the home is in turn powered by a completely sustainable form of energy. Solar power also does not cause the harmful emissions that other forms of energy do. By utilizing other forms of energy along with solar power, a home can be powered with solar panels all year long.</p>
<p>New heat-trapping windows can prevent heat from getting into or out of a building. These windows use a new type of glazing that, like shading, can reduce the heat of a house during summer and increase it during winter. When sealed, the windows can reduce energy costs because the home stays at a more stable temperature so that the air conditioning and heater do not need to be used as much.</p>
<p>An eco-friendly home is always designed to have water-efficient appliances. Many people have negative opinions of water conservation appliances because they have been faulty in the past. However, today water-efficient appliances are very effective; shower heads have good pressure and toilets do not need to be flushed twice.</p>
<p>In a house, insulation serves a purpose similar to heat-trapping windows. It keeps a house warm in the winter and cool in the summer by keeping outdoor weather from seeping into the house. Without insulation a home is prone to the elements, which can significantly drive up energy costs for heating and cooling. Thus, insulation is a great investment for an eco-friendly development.</p>
<p>For landscaping, xeriscaping should be used in order to have an environmentally-friendly landscape. Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses plants that are native to the region, and thus these plants fit naturally in the garden. However, the most important thing about plants used for xeriscaping is that they do not need too much water. Lawns are not generally found in these gardens because lawns drink up so much water. For the eco-friendly homeowner who desperately wants a lawn, native grasses are a more appropriate choice.</p>
<p>Lastly, rainwater harvesting should be utilized. This process involves capturing water in a tank; the water can then be used for gardening. This water is perfectly safe for gardening because gardens do not need fresh, clean water like humans do. By using this technique, a significant amount of water can be saved. Rainwater tanks are a great investment because once you have one, the water that is collected is convenient to use and does not cost you anything.</p>
<p>We offer the best ecofriendly designs and can help your home become significantly more sustainable. Our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/rafting_Service_Toronto/2912/3">rafting Service Toronto</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.familychristiainstore.com/goto/architectural_drawings_Toronto/2912/4">architectural drawings Toronto</a> are available to help you choose the best eco-friendly designs best suited for you.</p>
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