One can make his/her residence more energy efficient while decorating & maintaining the ease and comfort thus collecting more energy. Making the place where we stay energy efficient is the 1st step towards making it more environmental friendly.
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Few tips to improve energy efficiency of your residence
While any architect can tell you how to re-decorate your house very few will give you tips on how to conserve energy.A close look at the certain problem areas will tell you how to go for improvement with energy conservation
Sealing with Proper Insulation
Open windows, door, gaps in the wall both outside and inside the house can let out/in lot of air thus wasting energy.For eg- the open windows in summer may let in hot air and increase the ac bill and cold air in winter thus increasing heating bills.
Proper Cooling/Heating Technique
Proper maintainance of the house annually will help in preserving energy. A good contractor can help you reach the goal.
Heating/Cooling of House
Heating and cooling only that part of the house which we use is one effective way of preserving energy and reduce expenditure
Various natural ways of air cooling
On cool weather we can keep the window open thus letting natural cool air in. On cool nights this can save air conditioning bill. On hot days this may increase cooling bills