WELLNESS FOR PEACE: Things to Do to Have an Energy Efficient Home By Spaces Contributor

1. Upgrade Appliances Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen or laundry room Energy Star appliances should be on your to-buy list. These stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers have been certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. 2. Low-Flow Shower Heads By installing low-flow shower heads in bathrooms, you’ll conserve hot water and lower your hot water costs at the same time. 3. Wall-Mount Toggle Switches By investing in wall-mounted toggle switches, you can cut off the power to the electronics, like TVs and computers, when you’re not using them more easily than having to pull various cords out of wall sockets. 4. LED Bulbs An easy project to tackle, switch to LED lights in your lamps and overhead fixtures throughout your home. 5. Increase Insulation Add insulation to your attic or increase the amount in your walls to eliminate excessive heat loss or heat gain. 6. Update Windows If you currently have single-pane windows, replace them with new ones that are double-paned or insulated. They redirect ultra-violet rays and control how heat comes through the windows. 7. Seal Ductwork Older homes may have bad air flow with the culprit being leaky ductwork. Improve the home’s comfort by sealing and insulating ductwork. 8. Under-Floor Radiant Heat Besides being more efficient than most types of heat sources, radiant heat can also come from a variety of sources including gas, oil, wood and solar. Allergy sufferers love this because it doesn’t blow small particles into the room. 9. Solar Water Heating System Because the sun is technically free, your water heating bills should decrease from 50-80% with a solar water heating system. Pro.com is a website founded in 2013 by service industry entrepreneurs and former Amazon executives to simplify home services -- especially research on contractor fees and qualifications. Source: https://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/9-smart-projects-for-an-energy-efficient-home-175808681.html