Anatomy of a Green Home

If you’ve ever been strapped for cash, you’ve probably looked for ways to trim down your budget — from quitting cable to making your own coffee. But did you know that making some simple eco-friendly changes to your home can save you over $1,000 in energy bills annually? When it comes to making your home more sustainable, you can’t afford not to.

The great thing about having a green home is that any costs incurred will pay for themselves in saved energy. As an added bonus, if you’re building or remodeling, having a sustainable house — particularly things like double-paned windows — will increase the value of your home.

Making your home eco-friendly can seem like a daunting task if you’re not sure where to start. The visual below offers 24 ideas on how to save energy and money, but don’t stop there — when it comes to making your home greener, the sky’s the limit.  www.esurance.com