DIY isn't as exciting when you don't go green! To get you in the right direction, here are 15 DIY home improvement tips to make your home greener than green. check it out!

1. 15 DIY Eco-friendly Home
Improvement Ideas
THAT YOU SHOULD BE PRACTICING!

2. While making plans in redecorating and
improving your home, why not consider
some environment-friendly ideas? The
state of the Earth won’t improve if we
don’t do our part, and one of the ways we
can help is making and sustaining a green
home that we can pass down to our kids.
Here are 15 green and great home
improvement ideas that you can start
doing today:

3. Here are 15 green and great home
improvement ideas that you can
start doing today:

4. #1 Stop Leaks
Leaking pipes are on top of the list of
things that make you waste water, so
check this off that list immediately. Check
out all your pipelines, but don’t stop
there. Check out window and roof leaks
as well. These leaks could also lead to
more energy consumption. For your
roofs, you can contact a roofing
contractor to better check your roof for
any leaks.

5. #2 Switch Your Bulbs
The easiest and quickest way to have a
greener home is to simply change your
light bulbs into fluorescent or LED ones. If
you can’t afford to change all of them at
once, you can change one every time the
bulb needs replacement.

6. #3 Install Fiberglass Windows
Fiberglass windows come from recycled
materials and are highly resistant to
water. They’re also very durable and are
airtight, meaning you don’t have to worry
about air leaks in your rooms. They’re
also quite easy to install. Inquire about
DIY fiberglass windows when you’re
about to do window installation.

7. #4 Recolor Your Roof
Did you know that by changing the color
of your roof, you can actually decrease
your attic or home temperature? When
talking to your roofing contractor, ask
about white tiles, or other light-colored
tints for your roof.

8. #5 Get a Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat would
probably be one of the best and quickest
solutions you can do for a greener home.
It lets you set the heating and cooling
schedule so you don’t waste money and
energy when there’s no one around the
house.

9. #6 Get An Outdoor Motion Detector
Similar to the above-mentioned
thermostat, motion detectors on your
exterior siding will greatly help in your
energy consumption. Lights outside
would turn on when you’re outside, and
will automatically turn off without your
presence. It could also serve as an added
security measure for your home.

10. #7 Have Bamboo Floors
Bamboo is naturally resistant to mold,
water and warping, which actually makes
it a great material for flooring. It’s very
durable and easy to clean. Bamboo also
has a great finish that lasts a long time, so
it’s perfect.

11. #8 Get Energy Star Certified
When changing your heating or cooling
system, make sure you get one that is
Energy Star certified and nothing else.
This certification ensures that the system
you’re using is environment-friendly and
consumes much less energy, while quality
does not suffer. These systems are highly-
efficient and come at decent prices.

12. #9 Insulate Your Home Properly
Have an expert or a roofing contractor
take a look at your home for insulation
checks. There are a lot of ways that you
can insulate your house easily and use
green, organic materials in the process.
Examples of insulation options are cotton,
wool, or even recycled newspaper.

13. #5 Get a Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat would
probably be one of the best and quickest
solutions you can do for a greener home.
It lets you set the heating and cooling
schedule so you don’t waste money and
energy when there’s no one around the
house.

14. #10 Install Solar Panels
You can easily buy solar panels and install
them in your home. Opt for used solar
panels, because these cells could work
easily up to 20 years of use so there’s no
problem getting old ones. Plus, they’re
way cheaper than new ones.

15. #11 Change Your Showerhead
Shop for low flow showerheads,
especially if you’re renting out a place.
This makes you save up on your water
consumption and energy costs as well.

16. #12 Find Some Recycled Carpet
Looking for a new mat to dress up your
floor? Consider recycled carpet. There is a
whole host of possible organic and eco-
friendly materials out there for your
carpet. They also have an array of designs
and colors so your house theme doesn’t
need to suffer even if you’re turning eco-
friendly.

17. #13 Find Recycled Countertops As Well
While you’re at it, try looking for some
recycled countertops as well? Stone and
marble are amazing materials, but
recycled glass can be just as tough and as
beautiful as these. Paper with natural
resin is another popular choice for
countertops.

18. #14 Use Non-Toxic Paint
While you’re repainting your exterior
siding and your roof, make sure you use
nontoxic and eco-friendly paint. They’re
easily available in the market. This special
paint helps minimize air pollution and
reduce contaminants in the air. You can
also use them on your window siding
during your window installation.

19. #15 Plant Some Greens
Last but not the least, have a few trees
and shrubs around your house. They help
maintain a cooler and healthier
environment for your home. They could
also serve as windbreaks, which could
help ease the energy loss.

20. Vasilie Kukhartchuk
Vasilie K. is a home design and home
improvement contractor in Massachusetts. He is
the owner of Major Home Improvements and he
believes every home owner deserves the best
services they could afford. Visit their website for
more details!