Picture a typical morning routine in the wintertime: waking up and setting the thermostat to combat the cold, taking an extra-long hot shower, and, finally, stepping outside and cleaning the car to commute to work. Sound familiar? Remember, the winter is a great time to practice some GreenLiving tips and add eco-friendly practices into the regular routine.
Grady's GreenLiving Tips compiled a list of three, easy, strategies to be eco-friendly this winter season:
1. Beat the cold: In the cold weather, it can be very tempting to blast the heat once indoors. It can also be tempting to take long shows or baths after walking outside or spending time outdoors. While these are all options to "beat the cold," remember that these are not, necessarily, very eco-friendly. Having the heat running constantly can be a waste of electricity or gas. And taking baths or overtly long showers can waste water. Save these resources and remember to take a greener approach this season. Remember to set the thermostat a few degrees colder when leaving the home and/ or sleeping. This is a practical, and easy, way to save electricity. And try to keep showers the same length as usual.
2. Decorate the home: One easy way to be "greener" in the winter is to add subtle, seasonal touches inside the home. This is a great way to save resources and show off a trendy and stylish living space. Have a lot of blankets? Make sure those are neatly folded and at the ready on couches, chairs, and bed spreads as they provide a great way to "cuddle up" against the cold instead of blasting the heat. In addition, don't underestimate the power of the sun! In the summertime, it is advised to close blinds, curtains, and shades to avoid letting extra heat into living spaces. The opposite applies in the winter! Opening the curtains and letting natural sunlight into the home is a great way to warm up the home on cold days.
3. Remember past tips: Several posts on Grady's GreenLiving Tips detail eco-friendly advice specifically for the wintertime. These include:
- "Five Tips to Bicycling in the Winter": This post details how to bike in winter weather conditions.
- "Green Tips for a Clean Car": Car care tips specifically for the winter season. Learn how to protect the car from ice, frost, and more.
- "Olive Oil in the Winter: Three DIY Tips": Skin care tips for the winter time.
Grady's GreenLiving Tips was created in 2014 by Grady Management, Inc. Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area. Learn more from our website or Facebook page.
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