How can I make my house eco friendly?
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I live to answer this kind of question! Start by putting in compact florescent light bulbs. When you re-roof, (increase your home owners insurance) use wood shingles or shakes. Put in as much insulation into your roof/attic as you possibly can (with the proper ventilation of course). Insulate your walls with soy based foam insulation. Put in an 'earth pipe' if possible. (google "earth pipe") Use window shades to cut your cooling costs. Put in a whole house fan. Use organically based paints. Buy carpet made from recycled materials. Insulate your water heater and hot water pipes. Invest in photovoltaic panels. Build a bat house. Install low water toilets or get composting toilets. Compost as much household waste as possible. zeroscape your lawn to eliminate the need for watering. grow deciduous trees on the south side of your house (without blocking the sun from your panels). Grow evergreens on the north. Get a good book on the subject. I could go on and on here but, as I've already given you three months work and spent all of your money, I'll quit. Thank you for doing the right thing.
Recycle some of your old stuff and put up some beautiful plants in your house. Don't use anything that can harm our environment like plastic bags or insect repelants...
Don't just plant any plants; make sure they are naturally occurring in your area. For example, I live in California, so I shouldn't plant tropical plants, but sage brush and the ugly plants like that. This is because California doesn't get much rainfall, so the plants are adapted against drought. It's better for us Californians and cheaper in the long run.
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