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As a homeowner, you have the power to reduce your energy bills and make a positive impact on the environment. Upgrading your home can be daunting, but there are affordable ways to improve energy efficiency. Upgrading your lighting, sealing your home, and using energy-efficient appliances are just a few examples. With these tips, you can increase your home's comfort and save money. This article will explore practical and affordable ways to save energy and money in your home.

Upgrade Your Lighting

Lighting accounts for around 10% of your home's energy bills, so upgrading your light bulbs can be a great way to save money. LED bulbs are the most energy-efficient option, using around 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. While LED bulbs may be…

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Whether you’ve bought a fixer-upper, or your property simply needs an update, homeowners may find themselves confronted with multiple renovations at a time. Upgrading your home can also be  contagious—once you update one room, it can feel tempting to do them all. If you’re looking at several home renovations on your to-do list, where do you even start? How do you decide what projects come first and what tasks can sit on the back burner? 

Rebecca Hay, president and principal designer of Rebecca Hay Designs, gives us some pointers on how to prioritize home renovations.

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How to decide where to start

You have several areas of your home that need a renovation—the kitchen is dated, the entryway isn’t functional, and the bathroom…

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