{"id":42009,"date":"2020-03-31T18:50:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/?p=42009"},"modified":"2021-06-18T16:12:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:12:36","slug":"5-sustainable-home-improvement-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/31\/5-sustainable-home-improvement-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t think taking care of the world around us was important before, the Coronavirus pandemic should have already changed your mind! Sustainable house design was already on the rise in response to climate change, but now this trend must become a staple for the future. From <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dengarden.com\/misc\/Environmentally-Friendly-Houses\" target=\"_blank\">plastic bottle houses in Honduras<\/a> to hydro-electric tree houses in Costa Rica, while these designs are certainly impressive, you don&#8217;t have to move into such spaces to lower your carbon footprint. Sustainable homes don&#8217;t have to be built from scratch. With a few modifications, you, too, can make your home more eco-friendly. Here are some sustainable home improvement ideas you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sustainable-home-improvement-ideas\"><strong><em>5 Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mind-your-flooring\"><strong>Mind Your Flooring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In colder countries like New Zealand, insulation is an integral part of keeping homes energy-efficient. And while it\u2019s important to thicken up your walls, cover up your windows, or even block gaps between doors\u2014people often forget to insulate their floors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homestolove.co.nz\/inspiration\/tips-and-advice\/11-ways-make-home-energy-efficient\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">According to New Zealand interior designer Victoria Lloyd<\/a>, you can end up losing more heat through un-insulated hard flooring. So if you don\u2019t want your HVAC working overtime, consider laying thick carpets on your floor. These can prevent heat from both entering and leaving the house, so it\u2019s good practice for any climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cocktail-chair-koket-projects-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"use rugs to insulate your home - sustainable home improvement ideas - koket\" class=\"wp-image-42015\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cocktail-chair-koket-projects-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cocktail-chair-koket-projects-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cocktail-chair-koket-projects.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-install-solar-panels\"><strong>Install Solar Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong typhoons often hit Japan, and it often ends up disrupting the national power grid. Last year, locals experienced the worst electrical disturbance, as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokpost.com\/world\/1770584\/power-outages-evacuations-as-typhoon-hagibis-takes-aim-at-japan\" target=\"_blank\">thousands of households had their power lines cut off amidst Typhoon Hagibis<\/a>. It goes without saying that life without electricity\u2014especially during natural disasters\u2014is extremely difficult. In response, many Japanese citizens have taken to installing solar panels to keep their houses running. It&#8217;s important to note that solar panels are more than just a backup generator\u2014they work all year round. With solar panels, you need not rely on the local energy grids too much, thus decreasing your overall energy consumption. Also, consider modern sustainable energy solutions for your home, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcbel.energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dcbel&#8217;s smart home energy appliances<\/a> that allow you to lower energy consumption and control EV charging, energy priorities, backup power, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recycle-your-rainwater\"><strong>Recycle Your Rainwater<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Places located near the equator, such as Colombia, India, and Brazil, are taking advantage of their wet climate by installing rainwater harvesting systems for their households. While many places don&#8217;t get as much rain, it still drizzles enough that you should definitely consider this option. Take note, however, that it\u2019s not advisable to use it to bathe or wash your hands. It is more ideal to use filtered rainwater for flushing your toilets, funneling your irrigation systems, and even as an emergency reserve for fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-to-love\"><strong><em>More to Love:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/28\/sustainable-design-with-antiques-and-pre-owned-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sustainable Design: Using Antiques &amp; Pre-Owned Decor to Design Green (opens in a new tab)\">Sustainable Design: Using Antiques &amp; Pre-Owned Decor to Design Green<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maintain-your-pipes-and-appliances\"><strong>Maintain Your Pipes and Appliances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon neutrality is easier said than done. In the UK, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-50573338\" target=\"_blank\">the BBC reports that a significant amount of carbon waste comes from homes.<\/a> Specifically, 12 million households that fail to meet the standards for energy efficiency. And while it&#8217;s important that we push for commercial buildings to be more eco-friendly, these findings prove that every single house has an important role to play too. You can start by ensuring your appliances are well maintained. Old and damaged devices tend to consume more energy to keep functioning. It is for this reason <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeserve.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\">that HomeServe recommends regularly maintaining and updating home appliances<\/a> to their 1.8 million British customers. Another option is investing in-home appliance insurance. This will ensure everything keeps running as efficiently as possible as you\u2019ll have professionals you can call if anything goes wrong. In turn, this reduces your home\u2019s overall energy footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decorate-with-plants\"><strong>Decorate with Plants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homes tend to accumulate a lot of dust and toxins like benzene and formaldehyde over time, making your ventilation and air purification work more than it should. To ease the burden from these systems, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zmescience.com\/science\/indoor-plants-air-quality-19042018\/\" target=\"_blank\">Italian physiologist Frederico Brilli recommends bringing a couple of plants<\/a> into the household. According to his research, plants can absorb pollutants and store them in their roots. His study stemmed from his concern for industrialized cities like Lecco and Bergamo, which don\u2019t have enough plants to purify the air around the vicinity. As a general rule, the larger the roots, the more air it can clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chris-lee-70l1tDAI6rM-unsplash.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chris-lee-70l1tDAI6rM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"large green interior plant - sustainable home improvement ideas\" class=\"wp-image-42016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chris-lee-70l1tDAI6rM-unsplash.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chris-lee-70l1tDAI6rM-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable homes aren\u2019t just a passing trend\u2014they\u2019re a necessity. After all, what\u2019s the future going to be like if we don\u2019t start caring for the environment today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more home improvement ideas and news on luxury living, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our other posts on Love Happens Magazine<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you didn&#8217;t think taking care of the world around us was important before, the Coronavirus pandemic should have already&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":42014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6925,19,28],"tags":[1747,6548,1748,6923,6526],"class_list":["post-42009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-architecture-and-design","category-interiors","tag-eco-friendly","tag-eco-friendly-design","tag-eco-friendly-home-design","tag-home-improvement-ideas","tag-sustainable-design"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas - Love Happens Mag<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We must take care of Earth! 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