I know a lot of people are concerned with the environment and would like to help by going green. I also know that a lot of people are struggling financially and think that it would cost too much money to go green. The truth is that there are many things you can do to help the environment that will also save you money.
One of the best places to start is at home, simple changes there can save you a lot of money.
One of the biggest expenses of most homes is the utility bill. Heating and cooling a house are where most of the utility budget gets spent. That's why it makes sense to target these areas in your efforts to save money and be environmentally responsible.
To save money on your heating and cooling costs the first step is to make sure you only heat and cool your house, not the outside. To do this you want to make sure you have adequate insulation as well as plug any cracks and gaps around windows and doors.
Another way to save money is to make sure your heating and cooling unit is working at peak performance. Have it inspected annually by a HVAC professional, and keep the filters clean by changing them at least monthly during heating season.
Adding a programmable thermostat is another way of saving money since you are only paying to keep your house toasty during the hours you are home.
And last, but not lest, consider investing a few hundred dollars and building your own wind turbine. It's easy to do, it's cheap, and it can generate up to 60% of the electricity you'll need for your home. That's 60% less you'll have to pay for.
Going green is easy. Just follow one or more of the tips above and start today.