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Do it yourself or leave it in the hands of the professionals - builders, plumbers or carpenters; either way, you can lessen your blow on the environment by making some eco savvy choices.
DIY, hand in hand with drinking tea, is part of our British heritage. By re-using materials, buying certified sustainable wood and greener paints, and selecting your projects carefully, you can continue this fine traditional whilst keeping your eco-cool. These materials and products are widely available in Bristol and don’t always cost more.
Many home improvement projects can help save energy and water as well as making your home more, well, homely. Insulation is a good place to start as nearly half the heat lost in an average home leaks through the roof and walls. Since lighting accounts for about 15% of an average home’s energy bill, installing simple lighting solutions is another good way to improve your home's energy efficiency and save money. Fitting a new washer to a dripping tap takes minutes, but can save 26 litres of water going down the plughole every day. If you fancy going a little bit further, consider green roofing as a way of adding an extra layer of insulation, retaining water and soaking up CO2 - they look good too!
Go for furniture made from forest friendly wood or reclaimed materials. Better still, head over to Free Stuff and find furniture no longer wanted by Ecojam members. Sourcing your furniture from close to home will cut down the miles all the different parts had to travel and will support the Bristol economy.
Make your dream sustainable home a reality, by getting in touch with Bristol-based architects specialising in sustainable design, some of which are among the most renowned in the UK.
Here we have mentioned a few ways to make your home sustainable, but there are so many more - browse the categories on the left to find out more. Sustainable building advice is available in Bristol and online. You might even be eligible for grants to help with your home improvements.
