Home Improvements That Are So 2015
Did home improvements make your resolution list this year? If so then we have the top four home improvements that are so 2015! New Chevron wallpaper? That was so last year. This year home improvements that put the environment first are all the rage!
1. Solar Energy
Solar panels have been on the market for years and been utilized by many a homeowner, but it seems they have yet to appeal to mass markets. Why is that? Solar panels can be a bit pricey, but the good news is that some local governments such as Southern California and South Florida are offering grants and no-interest loans to those who make energy-efficient improvements to their houses.
2. Sustainable Gardens
This home improvement trend is on the rise. With areas like Southern California suffering from severe drought, sustainable gardens are becoming more and more popular. These types of gardens are specific to your location. While those who live in Southern California are planting cactus and native grasses, those who live in rainy areas are planting vegetation that can better absorbed extra groundwater and help keep their properties dryer.
3. Rainwater Harvesting
Because our water sources are so at hand it’s easy to forget what it takes for our water to reach us. While rainwater harvesting is not necessarily a must-have home-improvement today, it will likely become increasingly necessary in the future as the cost of water continues to rise astronomically.
4. Sunrooms
Adding a sunroom to your home not only increases the value of your property it also brings with it many additional benefits (including health benefits). Sunrooms have been shown to help reduce energy and save homeowners money. When properly installed and used sunrooms can have the highest return on investment of any other home edition. They are much less expensive than any other edition, easily adding square footage without breaking the bank.