As home advancement options continue to materialize and become available at astonishing rates. The products that consistently stand out from the pack as being the most advantageous for houses and homeowners are the ones that are environmentally-friendly. All kinds of brand new innovative housing development products pop up on the market frequently in the modern day, yet the green options always appear to hold the most benefits for the homeowner at a lower cost.

With this in mind, why not use March as the month to go green? Environmentally-friendly home products are consistently being cited as the best way to improve your home in terms of cost-efficiency and quality. Now is the time to do your bit for mother earth whilst you’re at it.

There are many ways to renovate your home to make it more environmentally-friendly, and listed below are five green must-have products for your home that will enhance the value and appearance of your property, while increasing its efficiency.

 

Eco-friendly Garage Doors

Garage doors are often ignored when it comes to renovating the home, as on the surface they don’t appear to cause any detrimental effects or problems in terms of the environment or home itself. However, the quality of your garage door actually has a strong influence on the cost of your utility bills. In most cases, garage doors act as the widest opening to the home, and are often particularly susceptible to extreme weather. This can affect the temperature of the rest of the home, which in turn increases energy bills.

Eco-friendly garage doors can solve this problem. Here are some of the benefits in going green with your garage door:

• Made up of recycled materials
• Provide added protection from the elements and drastically improve the energy-efficiency of your home
• Add value to the property in the process

Not only will investing in an eco-friendly garage door save you money, but it may also earn you a little extra when the time comes to sell your home on.

Low-Emissivity Windows

Low-emissivity windows are becoming a wildly popular addition to the modern home, given their ability to make houses become more cost-efficient. The thick, sturdy structure of Low-E windows keep out the effects of cold weather, whilst the thin-metallic coatings trap excessive heat leaking into the home during the hotter months. Low-E windows are a great way to stabilize the temperature of your home, and sufficiently decrease energy costs as a result.

Whilst Low-E windows are particularly good for the environment in how they reduce energy usage, they also act to prevent the harmful effects of UV rays from excessive sunlight, which have been known to damage furniture and other home décor.

Eco-Flooring

Turning your floor’s home green won’t just be good for the environment – it’ll significantly improve the appearance of your home and save you money in the long run too.

There are some beautiful eco-friendly flooring solutions available on the market (including cork, bamboo and rubber) that will all make your home look mesmerizing; even managing to reduce energy costs in the process. Eco-flooring is often non-toxic and renewable, and is often far more durable than general flooring, meaning that you won’t need to replace it any time soon.

Loft Insulation

Your home’s loft can be a significant burden on your energy bills given the way in which it allows heat to rapidly escape. It’s an issue that can count for up to a quarter of your entire heating costs.

Loft insulation works by trapping heat that is lost through the roof, which by extension stabilizes temperatures throughout the home. Insulating your loft is a relatively cheap process in the short-term, and a hugely beneficial energy saver in the long term; saving you money for up to forty years without having to re-insulate.

Water-Saving Devices

You’d be surprised at how much water you waste just on a day to day basis. By purchasing a water-saving device for your bathroom, you can save huge amounts of money on water bills, and help to conserve important amounts of water that can be used elsewhere.

Water-saving devices are often inexpensive and extremely useful, and by purchasing one you can not only save energy costs, but also help to protect wildlife and animals.

About the Author: Jennifer Caughey is a content writer who lives in Toronto, Ontario. Jennifer has taken part in many DIY home improvement projects with her husband and has been writing about the industry for the last 5 years.  She loves to focus on environmentally-friendly topics.  Jennifer has most recently contributed to guest posts on behalf of Garaga Inc., a leading manufacturer of garage doors in Toronto.