We all know the many benefits of going green. But even if we want to, the process of welcoming a sustainable change within our limited budget is indeed a challenge. Often, eco-friendly products are packaged as premium and vegan items – but thankfully, that is just a commercial strategy and in reality, choosing the eco-friendly path brings costs down rather than shooting them up! If you are a beginner in this process, check out the list of easy sustainable solutions below!
Here’s How To Choose Sustainable Remodeling Solutions For Your Home
Biodegradable or Recycled Raw Materials
Whatever you plan to use while renovating your house needs to be either biodegradable or recycled from prior existing construction projects.
Typically, this includes
- Recycled steel is used in framing and structural supports.
- Reclaimed wood sourced from old barns and pallets.
- Recycled glass countertops made from post-consumer glass bottles, perfect for kitchen remodeling Bay Area.
- Biodegradable insulation from sheep’s wool and plant-based materials
- Recycled plastic lumber for fencing, and outdoor furniture.
- Eco-friendly paints made from natural oils and minerals.
Upcycle Existing Commodities
Whatever you have at your home should be recreated rather than thrown away. Zero waste lifestyle is one of the best ways to do ‘sustainability’ on a personal level. The best part is, that you can upcycle almost everything for your full house remodeling Bay Area as long as you have the creative vigor and imagination!
Try this with:
- Old doors and windows – use them for outdoor furniture
- Drapes and carpets (into cushions, sofa covers, and wall art)
- Metal fixtures and plumbing pipes – use them to create bed frames or new window and stairway grills. Also great for creative lighting solutions!
- Old bricks can be used in gardening and other related outdoor hobbies
Energy-Efficient Water and Lighting System
We must always keep in mind that the best way to conserve energy is in our bathroom. When sanctioning the final bathroom remodeling California project, include smart plumbing and lighting fixtures (like the ones that are motion sensor activated or can control flow through voice command) to reduce energy consumption.
Similarly, we can also choose
- solar panels to heat water
- Rainwater management systems
- Interior solutions to maximize natural lighting
- App controlled water heating and lighting systems etc
Thrift Your New Home Decor
This was a big trend throughout 2023 and its craze is still just as wild today. Most thrift stores in your area will have an extensive collection of old furniture. You can bring these in and renovate them within a couple of hours, even going DIY if you desire.
You can also promote the use of second-hand furniture in other ways – buy directly from garage sales or eBay sales to save not only the environment but your bank balance as well!
Final Thoughts
First, we start by deciding what techniques to employ. The next thing we need to do is contact any house remodeling contractor Bay Area and book a consultation. These contractors specialize in handling even small projects with great care, so you can present to them your plan in a completely free and worriless manner. Your team might even help you procure good quality raw materials for the project and direct you to a place where you can get the maximum discounts!
