Tips for Making Your Garage Greener
As our awareness of the impact we are having on our planet increases, many people are taking further steps to lead a greener lifestyle and be more environmentally-friendly. When making changes in your everyday life to help do your bit for the planet, the last thing you may think of is your garage - but you may be surprised to learn that there are a number of ways that you can make your garage greener. Read on for our top tips!
It’s surprising just how much heat you can lose through poorly insulated garage doors. If your garage is attached to your house and the door is poorly insulated, it’s likely that cold air is leaking into your garage - and therefore into your home. Upgrading to well-insulated garage doors or insulating your existing garage doors will help to keep cold air out.
Switch to energy efficient lighting
You may be surprised by just how much energy light bulbs in your garage use. Updating your standard bulbs to energy efficient ones will help reduce your energy usage, not only helping you do your bit for the environment but also helping to save money on those costly energy bills too. Switching to energy efficient LED lights will make a huge difference!
Handle hazardous materials safely
Many people store a range of different materials in their garages, including paints, antifreeze and automobile fluids, all of which can be dangerous to both people and the environment. Take the time to clear any hazardous materials out of your garage that you do not use to make your garage a greener place. Just be sure to dispose of this waste correctly!
If you keep appliances in your garage, such as a fridge or freezer, it’s worth replacing them with energy efficient models that will both lower your energy bills and reduce your energy usage. Simply swapping your old fridge for a newer efficient model can make a huge difference and help you do your bit for the environment.
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