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It’s no secret that proud homeowners take pride in the way their residence looks both on the inside and out. While the layout and design of the home plays an important part, equally as important is how things are placed and the purpose that they serve in the overall construction, composition and arrangement of the household. That being said, many people tend to spend more time and money thoroughly upgrading the interior of their living space, ensuring that their flooring is high-quality and their walls are lavishly painted. But what about exterior home upgrades? The intuitive design of the outside of your home is more than just gardening and the upkeep of its structure, it’s about creating an economically efficient environment that you can also be proud of. That’s why we’ve come up with a few ways that you can make your garden more economic, eco-friendly and an even more stunning outdoor space than it already is.
A timer switch is an electric device that controls the timing mechanism of your outdoor lights. Usually when you’re shopping for a timer, you’ll find that they come in mechanical or digital. Known for their durability and weather resistance, these outdoor light timers are the perfect way to control your exterior lights (security directional lights, LED lighting for your landscape and even holiday light decor) as while also saving a bit of money on your energy bill.
While it’s hard to imagine working on your garden in the dead of winter, you should keep this idea in the back of your mind for when spring rolls around. An efficient irrigation system for your garden is both economical and valuable. There are two types of irrigation systems — drip systems and rotor heads. While drip systems slowly release water, rotor heads can be adjusted depending on the area you’re wanting to reach. Installing an appropriate irrigation system is a simple, yet effective upgrade.
There is an assortment of outdoor lighting that has the power to dazzle the exterior of your home, as well as put a little savings into your pocket. Installing LED outside garden lighting creates a show-stopping glow of illumination, day or night. Not to mention, once the clouds cascade over the moon, pure darkness will never fall over your lavish garden. Landscape spotlight is another upgrade that casts a perfect beam of illumination. Arranging these outdoor lights strategically around your home provides security, style and a dynamic flow of unsullied light. Lastly, we recommend upgrading your LED lighting. While LED lighting is proven to be a more powerful and an impeccably long-lasting investment, it’s also a warm, inviting alternative when compared to the more traditional halogen bulb.
Being aware of our carbon footprint is an enlightening way to live, especially when it comes to homeownership. If your municipality doesn’t already handle the composting for you, then you should consider starting one of your own. Composting is a great way to produce nutritious soil for your garden, an efficient way to sort through your waste and an economical abundant way to improve your everyday sustainability.
How are you being economic as a homeowner? Tell us in the comments section below.
Alex Wilks is the Social Media & Content Creator for Trek Marketing. Her work has been featured on Global News, Black Press Media, andthe Kwantlen Chronicle
