Tips You Can Use While Renovating to Cut Energy Bills

There is much information out there about cutting energy costs. But little of that information takes into account homeowners who are renovating their houses. Check out these 6 tips you can really use in conjunction with your renovation to cut heating and cooling bills.

Insulate Walls and Attic

With walls opened up, take this opportunity to install real fiberglass insulation. Don't wait until the walls are closed up to blow in that sub-standard fiberglass fluff.

Purchase Highest Quality Windows and Doors

Go for sealed, double- or even triple-glazed windows if you live in a very cold climate. Low e film helps rooms to keep out the sun.

Buy Energy-Saving Applicances

Take this opportunity to switch out your wheezing 20 year-old fridge for a nice EnergyStar-rated box. Or put in a better-insulated water heater or a more efficient HVAC unit.

Warmer Floors

Install extra-thick subfloor, carpeting, or flooring materials such as hardwood designed to retain heat. Heating elements under tile floor feel super on bare feet in the dead of winter.

Reconfigure Windows

Windows may not have originally been placed in the best spots to promote airflow or catch/avoid sunlight.

Re-Think the Fireplace

Unless this is a contemporary, sealed fireplace, it is a notorious energy-waster. Take this opportunity to repair, remove, or replace.