Green Your Home On the Cheap

Hey folks; sorry that I’ve been missing in action. My laptop motherboard died – we’ll skip that story because it’s highly depressing. That said, stay tuned for some extra green home and living posts over the next few days to make up for my absence.

Since I’ve been having to spend massive amounts of cash on computer issues, saving cash has been on my mind. The good news is that there are plenty of ways you can go green without spending a lot of green. For example…

Free – $5 energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs – Every once in a while places like Home Depot or your local energy company give out free CFLs (check your local resources). Even if you have to buy a bulb, the cost is low compared to the green savings and money saving over time.

$10 weather stripping – weather stripping at most will only cost you about $10 per roll, and it’s a great way to conserve energy resources and costs.

$20 air filter – an air filter can cost as little as $5. Although filters range upwards to $20, that’s still a bargain. You should replace your air filter every three months at least, although you can aim for once every month even. A fresh filter keeps your HAVC system running nicely while it keeps pollutants out of your home.

$25 recycling bins – if you want to lower your garage bill and make the world greener, then attractive recycling bins are a must. Design Within Reach has a totally cute recycling bag set (4 included) that are nice enough to keep right in your kitchen. They’ll encourage recycling and lower your trash costs.

$120+ Energy Star windows – Now, this is not the lowest item on this list, but having Energy Star windows in place of traditional windows can save you about 20% on your energy bills, or anywhere from $100-150 a year, so these pay for themselves quickly, making them a steal.

To learn more about going green and saving money read… Get Great Green Deals for the Home and 9 Ways to Go Green & Save Money.

How are you going green on the cheap?