Remodeling Trends - Going Green

Embracing eco-consciousness in the contemporary era equates to transforming your residence into an intelligent home. This not only proves advantageous in terms of curbing overall energy usage but also empowers homeowners with the convenience of fingertip control via their smartphones. Integrating intelligent systems into your dwelling not only aligns with environmental responsibility but also fosters sustainability. The avenues to infuse your home with both ecological mindfulness and cutting-edge intelligence are innumerable. Here are 5 methods to enhance your home's energy efficiency:

- 5 Smart Ways to "Go Green" in Your Home -

1 | Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostats allow you to control your heating and cooling systems in your home from afar, set up personalized schedules, and optimizing temperature settings based on your usage activity and weather in your area. Some even offer voice control!

2 | Smart Plugs & Outlets

Smart plugs and outlets have timers in them and allow you to set up personalized schedules to save on energy consumption. They can connect with Alexa or Google devices, and turned off or on with your smartphone.

3 | Smart Lighting

Smart lights, bulbs, and smart lighting systems all help reduce energy consumption in your home. You can set up lighting schedules or easily change lighting settings from your phone.

4 | Smart Window Shades

Set up a schedule for your shades to strategically open and close at a set time daily to help manage the temperature in your home. If you want them open or closed, differing from your set schedule, easily open them by voice control or your phone.

5 | Smart Sprinkler Systems

Save on water and be more eco-friendly. Smart sprinkler systems have access to weather forecasting, connection with Alexa and Google devices, and can be controlled by an app on your phone.