Eco-Products for the Home

Tips and Tricks to Go Green at Home

Recycling, reusing, and saving are all top of mind these days. People are realizing the importance of helping to keep our planet clean, but they may not fully appreciate is that going green can also save them a lot of money in the long term.

Most of the changes you could make in your home to help the environment are affordable and can be done quickly and easily without the help of a professional.

Heating and Cooling Did you know that keeping your home at a comfortable temperature accounts for about 40% of your energy bill? Checking your insulation, and investing in an energy efficient thermostat and/or space heater will help you keep your house warm and cozy and help reduce your energy bill.
Honeywell 7-Day Touchscreen... $107.99 at The Home Depot	SMART ThermaFlo Pulse... $89.99 at The Home Depot	Reflecto-Foil Water Heater... $34.98 at The Home Depot
Lighting Until you try an eco-friendly light bulb, you don’t realize how much energy you are wasting. Eco light bulbs, fixtures, and dimmers are touted to produce better light, for a longer period of time, at a cheaper cost. There is no reason not to make the change!
23W BR40 Energy Saver... $14.98 at The Home Depot	13W Mini Twister Energy... $7.98 at The Home Depot	Vizia Preset Digital... $36.98 at The Home Depot
Windows and doors Remember your mom saying ‘We’re not heating the outside, close the door!!!’? Well, in some ways, many Canadian homes are doing just that without even knowing it! Poor insulation means that precious heat is escaping all the time. In these cases, weather stripping can be your best friend! Replacing your windows and skylights is a very expensive project to undertake, but if you can plan it in your budget, the project will save you a lot in the future.
Velux Manual Ventilating... $550.00 at The Home Depot	Patio Door Insulator Kit... $8.97 at The Home Depot	24 In. x 48 In. Bamboo... $29.77 at The Home Depot
Water Economy We are all aware of the importance of conserving water, but to do so properly goes a lot further than limiting the time we spend in the shower or turning off the tap while we brush our teeth.  You can dramatically cut water consumption in your household with these hardware eco-upgrades in your kitchen and bathroom.
Waterpik Aquascape $46.29 at The Home Depot	6L White Champion Elongated... $199.00 at The Home Depot	Ashfield Single Control... $199.00 at The Home Depot
Paper Products Our landfills are brimming so make a difference by choosing recycled household paper products like tissues and toilet paper. There are even recycled trash bags and compostable wallpaper on the market to help reduce pollution.
ECO - Rainforest, Green $35.99 at The Home Depot	ECO - Heritage, Charcoal $35.99 at The Home Depot	ECO - Bittern, Brown $35.99 at The Home Depot