Making your house environment friendly doesn’t only contribute to a healthier surrounding; it can also save money when it comes to energy costs.  A green home can eliminate emissions from vehicles, save thousands of pounds of coals and saves a huge amount of CO2 in the environment.

Building eco-friendly homes includes using recycled, renewable and native construction materials.  It also allows the use of energy sources from nature like solar and wind.  Here are a few reasons why being green is a great option.

1. Use Energy Star appliances.  You can save a lot of energy with these appliances.  You can explore your options and find more information about these appliances by visiting the site energystar.gov.
2. Use toxic-free paint.  It is good for family members who have asthma and it doesn’t release toxic emissions in the air after a few years unlike regular paints, stains and varnishes.
3. Use renewable materials for your flooring like bamboo.  Bamboo renews itself quickly and it is cost effective.
4. Design your home in a way that it utilizes the sun’s energy all throughout the year to save on heating and cooling bills.
5. Save water by using low flush toilets.  You can save as much as 2 gallons of water per flush compared to traditional toilets.