20 Mar 6 Simple Ways To Make Your Home More Sustainable

Creating an eco-friendly home starts with small, everyday choices that can have a big impact on the environment. There are so many simple and effective ways to make your living space more sustainable, conserve energy and reduce waste. By making conscious decisions in your home, you can contribute to a healthier planet while also saving yourself money at the same time. 

Here are 6 ways to make your home more sustainable:

Choosing energy-efficient doors: 

Upgrading your external doors is a great way to reduce energy consumption in your home. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by rising heating costs while still experiencing drafts, your doors are most likely the culprit. Older doors often have cracks that allow heat to escape, making it harder to maintain a comfortable temperature indoors. By investing in well-insulated, energy-efficient doors, you can prevent heat loss, reduce your energy bills, and create a more comfortable living environment. We offer a wide range of high-quality, energy-efficient doors, including aluminum, uPVC, bi-fold, and composite options. So, no matter which style you choose, we guarantee your heat won’t seep out.

Making the switch to energy-efficient windows: 

Similar to your doors, older windows let your energy out, too. Why waste money on energy and heating for it to just fly out the window, literally? Our uPVC window options are a great option for windows that will last a very long time with little maintenance and also, at the end of their lifespan, the materials can be recycled, reducing their environmental impact. Aluminum windows also offer loads of environmental benefits, making them a great choice for an eco-friendly home. 

One often overlooked advantage is their slim profile design, which maximises the glass area and allows for a large amount of natural light to enter your home, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Aluminium is also a highly sustainable material, as it’s fully recyclable and long-lasting. Our aluminium windows are thermally broken using polyamide, which acts as an excellent insulator, preventing heat loss and improving energy efficiency in your home. Replacing single-glazing or old existing double-glazed windows with energy-efficient double-glazing will reduce energy wastage and ensure a comfortable temperature inside your home all year round.

Discover the difference conservatory roof replacements make: 

Do you find your conservatory is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter? The reason for this is most likely your old glass roof. We offer roof replacement solutions through our sister company, Nu-Look, that will give you back the perfect living space, no matter the time of year.

By replacing your roof with a solid tile or slate roof, you can be sure that you can use your conservatory all year round, reducing your dependency on heating or cooling systems, which will result in lower costs for your energy bills. Making the switch not only enhances your home’s energy efficiency but also boosts its property value, making it a win-win solution.

Switch to LED light bulbs: 

Switching to LED lights is such a simple yet impactful way to make your home more environmentally friendly, offering significant energy savings and long-term benefits. LEDs use up to 80-90% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs for the exact same amount of light, all while converting a higher percentage of electricity into light and less into heat, reducing your energy waste. Their longer lifespan, recyclability, and non-toxic materials make them an easy yet powerful change that can have a lasting positive impact on both your home and the environment.

Invest in solar energy:

We are all aware of the amazing impact of solar panels on making homes more sustainable, which is why over 1.4 million homes across the UK have had them installed. Gathering solar energy from the sun and converting it into electricity and hot water, not only helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower your energy consumption, but the typical solar panel can save over 900kg of CO2 per year, making it an investment well worth doing.

Reconsider furniture layout 

This is a simple change, yet many people don’t realise how placing furniture near a radiator can affect the efficiency of your heating. While it might seem like a great way to maximise your space, positioning your sofa or other furniture against the radiator actually restricts heat circulation, making your room feel colder. As a result, you’re likely turning up the heating to compensate, which increases your energy consumption, heating bills and waste.

Do your part to make your home more sustainable today! 

Try out these 6 changes in your home, and do you part to work towards a more sustainable planet (and save money while you do it). Discover how Park Lane can help make your home more sustainable today. Speak with us and explore the many ways we can help you create an eco-friendly home.