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Energy Saving Tips Around Your Property

Published: 6/10/2020 19 Likes

Simple money-saving changes for your yard and home exterior

Learn how you can save money by making simple energy efficient changes to your yard and your home's exterior.

This article is about:

What kinds of trees to plant near your house

Using solar lights in your yard

Blocking drafts around windows

Choosing roofing materials for efficient cooling

Plant trees. Deciduous trees like oak, maple, sycamore, gum, ash and dogwood lose their leaves in winter, letting the sun warm your home. In summer, their leaves shade your home. Plant these shade trees to the south of your house since that side gets the most sun. If planting evergreens, plant them in a staggered or double line to the northwest of your home to help block wind.
Plant small foundation plants to minimize the loss of cool air from the house in summer and to provide wind protection in winter.
Keep your grass green and lush to help keep your yard cool.
Use solar-powered accent lighting instead of electric.
Use electric mowers and trimmers instead of gas-powered models.
If you have a small yard, try a reel (push) mower instead of one that runs on gas.

Install storm and/or energy-efficient replacement windows.
Apply weather stripping around the outside of window air conditioners, and also cover them on the inside during cooler months to block drafts.
Cover bare ground beneath your home with a vapor barrier, such as a polyethylene sheet, to keep moisture from getting into your home.
If you have a crawlspace, open the foundation vents each spring and close them each fall.
When replacing your roof, use roofing materials with reflective coatings or choose light-colored roofing to reduce heat absorption.

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