how to turn your apartment green, and save - indoor air cleaner

Real Estate Writer alex veiga los angeles (AP (AP)
Eco-conscious apartments and apartment residents can't be blamed for feeling a little green to those who live in separate homes, who are free to build any Earth
Friendly decor they like.
Unless they live with the homeowners association in a building that embraces the Earth.
Friendly way, compared to the range of upgrades they can make, apartment owners are undoubtedly restricted to improve their energy savings. And renters —
Many times, they are just lucky if they can get a paint permit, not to mention tearing off the floors, countertops and cabinets.
But there is no reason not to take advantage of the large number of products on the market today to reduce the carbon footprint, eliminate toxins in the air, and strengthen the use of recyclable items, experts said.
The first is the basics: Russell Aibo, president of the AIBO year organization, built several green houses
New York City's top management says the first thing apartment and apartment residents should do is throw away incandescent lamps and replace them with compact fluorescent bulbs or led to reduce energy costs, light-
LEDs.
The price of the compact fluorescent bulb is between $4 and $10.
The light output led, which is equivalent to a household incandescent lamp, is usually around $30.
Next steps for apartment owners (
If you can, for the apartment to rent r
Energy Star only-
Rated appliances. Another energy-
A solar saver using a programmable thermostat.
They can be used to manage when the air conditioner or heating is turned on so that they are turned on less during the day when the unit is empty.
"It can save you a lot of energy if you are not home often," said Jay Hall, US technical consultantS.
Green building committee of industrial trade group.
In residential buildings, indoor air quality can be a major issue, especially for rent r with carpet in the apartment.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Air conditioning certified filters can help capture small particles of dust and other allergens that are not captured by conventional filters.
A medical grade Hepa air filtration device that can absorb chemicals and odors and remove particles from almost all air. Prices of Hepa-
The ratings of air purifiers vary, and models are usually around $100, or even higher.
Another way to make the air in the apartment or apartment cleaner is to repaint the walls with low volatile organic compounds or low volatile organic compoundsVOC paints.
There are more and more people, usually not much more expensive than ordinary paint. Low or no-
VOC interior wall paint costs about $36 per gallon, while regular paint costs about $20 per gallon.
Apartment owners can try double in order to save waterflush toilets (
Starting at around $400)
This gives the user two options of how much water to use each flush.
For those who are considering renovating the floor, they have more eco-friendly and sustainable options than ever before, including recycled wood made from flax seeds, bamboo, cork and natural felt, flax seed oil and other biodegradable materials.
Bamboo and soft wood flooring are available in various finishes.
They usually start around $3.
£ 50 per square foot, some styles cost twice or as low as $2 for some retailers.
Kitchen cabinets can also be remade with wood-like alternatives, including composite veneer, which can look like exotic wood.
Change the kitchen counter for more Eco Options
Friendly materials now include the use of recycled bottles and glass recovered from landfill sites.
Sarah Betty, founder of New York, said metal, recycled wood and stone are also good alternatives
Headquartered in Green Depot, a Green home building retailer.
IceStone is a recycled glass brand for kitchen and bathroom countertops, typically ranging from $100 to $150 per square foot.
"There is no longer any compromise on these green products," Beatty said . ".
"They are beautiful and have more scope ,(and)
They are easier to install.
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