{"id":181,"date":"2015-03-06T23:16:16","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T23:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/is-it-worth-taking-bank-loans-for-eco-home-improvements\/"},"modified":"2018-02-21T12:25:47","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T12:25:47","slug":"is-it-worth-taking-bank-loans-for-eco-home-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/is-it-worth-taking-bank-loans-for-eco-home-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Worth Taking Bank Loans for Eco Home Improvements?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<style> <!-- \/* Font Definitions *\/ @font-face {font-family:Arial; 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text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} -->\u00a0<\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Bank Loans<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Home improvements are great ways to add <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Value (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/value-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/value_economics;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0bhr4z;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Value_(economics)\" >value<\/a> to your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a> and with bank such as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbonline.co.uk\/personal\/loans\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; background: white;\">Clydesdale Bank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; background: white;\"> offering great <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Rates (tax)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/rates-tax\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/rates_tax;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03hnzm;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Rates_(tax);http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Rates_(tax)\" >rates<\/a> for 2013 now is an ideal time to build value into your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; background: white;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; background: white;\">Eco <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-improvement\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home_improvement;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03n2_q;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home_improvement\" >Home Improvement<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">In recent years, the need to consider our carbon footprints and Co2 emissions has significantly increased, with an encouraging boost in recycling and car manufactures constantly in competition in launched their latest \u2018green\u2019 concepts. A <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> of people are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprints within their homes, reducing their living costs at the same time. The most <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Common land\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/common_land;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.013c51;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Common_land\" >common<\/a> changes are upgrading insulation, installing solar panels, and using energy-saving light bulbs. In this era of constant technological advancement, most people don\u2019t realise the amount of energy used by the multitude of devices used in the average home. So here are some tips to reduce our consumption from technology.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >Kitchen<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">The kitchen\u2019s biggest waste is the excess <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land use\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-use\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_use;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0flb7;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_use\" >use<\/a> of water from the use of fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers. Luckily, in these days of eco-awareness, there are standards that have to be met, so all \u2018white goods\u2019 come with an energy rating, indicating how environmentally friendly they are. When buying kitchen goods, look at the appliances with a rating as close to A as possible. When using the washing machine, opt for the \u201ceconomy wash\u201d setting if possible to use less water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Water<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Eminent domain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/eminent-domain\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/eminent_domain;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0127bq;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Eminent_domain\" >Taking<\/a> a shower instead of a bath is common practise in saving water, however, leaking taps and old toilets can waste a lot more if left to drip. There are some good gadgets that can be used to reduce water waste, such as a device (like a brick) that reduces the amount of water that enters your cistern, thus reducing the amount of water used every time you flush the toilet. Specially designed showerheads can be purchased that mixes air and water, which reduces the amount of water used during a shower by around 60%.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Wood<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Make sure all of your wooden <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"furnishings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/furniture\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/furniture;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0c_jw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Furniture\" >furniture<\/a>, book cases, dining tables, desks have been sourced sustainably \u2013 the wood taken to build the furniture has be replaced with new saplings, so eventually new trees will grow. There\u2019s also the option of purchasing furniture that is constructed from recycled woods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Technology<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\">Of course, not all technology is bad, in fact there are a fair few devices that will help save energy. Installing a motion detector outside the home, replacing your existing outdoor lighting is one way \u2013 outdoor floodlights left on all night waste an enormous amount of energy. Another consideration is investing in an automated thermostat. These high-tech thermostats are well worth the cost, and what you spend on it, you will gain back over time with lower heating bills. 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