How ‘Green’ Are your Home Renovation Projects?

We all fancy a house fitted with luxurious features, such as having an infinity swimming pool. But for your house to be truly called a home, it should provide a sense of wellbeing for your family; each member of the household should be able to enjoy a great deal of comfort.

But that wish can demand a lot and one aspect that you need to focus on is your energy consumption. If you are thinking of updating certain parts of your home this summer, consider these practical recommendations:

Look For Energy Saving Certifications

Remodeling isn’t just about spending cash for the look you want; in fact, it’s more about saving your money:

Renovation of the kitchen or master bath is well known to offer the best return on investment when it comes to resale value. It also gives you the perfect opportunity to go greener with an Energy Star fridge and dishwasher, for example, or a tankless hot water heater, low-flow shower head and dual-flush toilet.

Energy Star is an international standard and government-backed labeling program for consumer products that helps people identify the most energy efficient among those available.

Be seriously ‘Eco Friendly’

Take time to research online about housing materials that can pose harm to the environment. This is all about ensuring the safety of your family members. As much as possible, choose products that are certified to be non-toxic.

Go for Low-E Windows

Sure, there are plenty of really cheap replacement windows around, but take note that not all of them are designed with ‘Low-E’ properties. Always check the brand and its reputation. Ask a trustworthy contractor to guide you on the available options, as well as on the process of proper window installation in Albuquerque.

If you notice that your frames are rusting, you need a new window installation in Tucson and Albuquerque, and the best company to contact is Dreamstyle Remodeling. We understand exactly what our customers want, since we’ve been in the business serving the area since 1989 and we’ve helped more than 15,000 people with their needs.

(Article Excerpt From Green Renos that Help Your Homes Resale Value,  kob.com, May 19, 2014)