Taking on eco-friendly home projects can be intimidating, but you have choices at every budget. It’s important to consider sustainable options because they will have long term positive impacts on your quality of life.

Even if you’re not sold on their eco-friendly characteristics, a lot of sustainable options save you money and are more convenient than their traditional counterparts.

Start Small

The little changes in your daily habits add up, so start small in your eco-friendly upgrade journey.

Smart plugs are a cost-effective way to decrease your family’s energy use. They can be controlled from your phone so you know exactly which appliances you left on when you’re already out the door.

Another easy swap that you can make is to switch to a water-saving shower head. This reduces your water use without even thinking about it! A bonus to this switch is that you get to reduce both your water and energy use because heating water takes a significant amount of energy.

Invest in Your Future

If you’re looking to make a bigger difference with your home upgrades, consider switching to an alternative power source. Installing solar panels or a at-home wind turbine takes a bigger investment up front, but both these options add value to your home and significantly reduce your power bills.

Another investment is installing a smart sprinkler system to reduce your water usage. This gives you easier control over your sprinklers and means that you don’t need to sacrifice your garden for the sake of reducing your water bill.

Still not sold? Keep reading the infographic below for more eco-friendly home upgrades that will save you money at any budget.