How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
There are a few additional steps most homeowners can easily take to cut down on energy consumption and save money. One of the appliance that uses the most electricity in most homes is the cable box. In fact, studies have shown that this small box often consumes more energy than a refrigerator, an HVAC system and other devices that otherwise are known as energy drains.
The most efficient step to take is to eliminate the cable TV box altogether. Simply cutting cable out of your life can eliminate the need to pay for your cable bill as well as for the energy associated with use of the box. However, if you simply cannot live without your cable box, there are other steps you can take. If you have more than one box in your home, consider downsizing to just one box.
When a box is not in use, power it down completely. It may take awhile to boot back up, but this minor inconvenience can save a tremendous amount of energy. You may have heard that a significant amount of energy is lost through your home’s windows. Windows are fabulous in a home because they allow you to enjoy natural sunlight in your home.
However, they can also drain energy by allowing the sun to heat a room quickly in the summer months and by allowing cold air to penetrate into a room during winter months. Installing double-pane windows in each room of your home may be a goal, but it may be too expensive for most homeowners to undertake.
However, simply closing your window coverings in rooms you are not actively using can help you to decrease energy consumption in your home. If you have windows that do not currently have coverings, consider the benefits associated with investing in coverings today. As a homeowner, you may make a considerable number of upgrades to your space. You may shop for decorative office furniture for your home office, upgrade your home’s flooring to add beauty and value to your space and more. Some improvements may cost you money, but others can save you money.
Consider how taking these steps can reduce your home’s energy efficiency and ultimately can save you money. An Interior Design Consultant/Stylist for Super A-Mart- Australia’s leading Furniture Retailer, Sam writes about interior design and loves to help people transform their homes, rooms and spaces into their ideal living spaces. You can read more of Sam’s writing at the Super A-Mart Blog.
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32. Glue the end of the trim on top of where we started. 33. Repeat step 23 to attach the trim to the inside of the shade. 34. Repeat steps 29-33 to attach the trim to the bottom edge of the shade. When choosing fabric for a shade, always hold the fabric up to a window to see how the light shines through the material.
Thicker fabrics can prevent light from passing through, causing an undesirable look when illuminated. Keep a wet paper towel handy for wiping off excess glue as you work. Instead of making fabric trim, try velvet or ribbon trim for a simpler alternative. Simply glue the velvet or ribbon to the outside edges of the top and bottom. If you have a shade that works with your lamp but want to cover it with a different fabric, remove the old shade paper from the rings and follow these steps to make a new shade. Finding the pattern for conical shades is tricky, so use old shades as a pattern or order a pattern to your specifications from a lampshade supplier.
