Home renovation projects present an exciting opportunity to modernise or even increase the value of your home. While changing the appearance of your place can feel good, it can also make your home more efficient and save you money. In fact, there are a number of ways you can reduce your environmental footprint without sacrificing comfort or financial savings.

If you're already planning a large scale remodeling, it's also a great chance to make minor adjustments to your home that will help you save money. For example, if you're already renovating an entire room, it may be worth adding a ceiling fan. Not only are ceiling fans more efficient at cooling rooms compared to standing fans, they can help you reduce your reliance on your air-conditioner, which can result in substantial savings. The National Environment Agency (NEA) estimates that switching from an air-conditioner to