You probably have a list of resolutions for yourself to work on this coming year, but what about your home? In 2020, make improving your home a priority. Take the new year as an opportunity to enhance the comfort, energy efficiency and protection of your humble abode.
In this blog post, a window replacement expert shares home improvement resolutions for the New Year.
Reduce Energy Use
By going green, you’ll not only save on utility costs, you’ll also be helping to save the planet! In addition to recycling, always turn the lights off when they’re not needed, and turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Another way to reduce your energy consumption is by sealing and insulating your ductwork. The efficiency of your HVAC system can increase by around 20% with properly-insulated ductwork.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Extended exposure to contaminated air can lead to respiratory and cardiac issues. Indoor air is often filled with contaminants like dust, pollen and mold spores. At Mason BPP, our team can conduct an energy audit and indoor air quality testing in your home. After the assessment, we’ll suggest the best ways to improve your air quality. Better indoor air is also an essential component of energy efficiency because your heating and cooling system won’t need to work as hard to keep your interior comfortable. You can minimize air contaminants in your home by changing furnace filters regularly, maintaining your HVAC system, using paint with low volatile compound content when remodeling rooms and properly ventilating your kitchen and bathrooms.
Go for Low-Maintenance, Durable Materials
Save time and money by choosing low-maintenance, durable materials. These products last longer and will give you less trouble. Consider fiber cement siding, which resists fire, dents and rot. This material can also last for at least 50 years. LED bulbs are also great, as they can last from 18 to 46 years when used for three hours daily.Are you looking for a contractor who can help improve your indoor air quality? If so, then turn to Mason BPP, your leading provider of home efficiency services. Get in touch with our team today to schedule home air quality testing. Call us at (925) 256-1092 or fill out our contact form to request a quote.