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-A lot of people have been living in their homes for many years and feel like they need a change or just want to change the vibe of their homeThe way your home looks on the exterior says a lot about who you are. If you want to offer more welcoming image for your home, then look through this article and see how you can change the landscape of your home.[[http://congresomundialjjrperu2009.org/story.php?​title=richard-lees-steel-deck-for-ones-construction-|Metal Floor Decking Sheet]]+Did you know that green energy can help you to pay less for your electric ​and gas bills? You can also use less money in cleaning productsGreen energy can help you save a lot of money, if you know the right ways to use it wisely. Here are few ways that you can use green energy today.[[http://www.flipsnack.com/FE6AF758B7A/​ftu9q1td|Steel Deck]]
  
-Seek out inspiration not just from landscaping magazines, and books, but also from your local neighborhood. Seeing what your neighbors ​are growing successfully can help steer you towards plants ​that are appropriate for your areaIf you find garden you truly admireask the homeowner, if they have any advice they can share with you.+If you are planning to go greener, ​you should consider fixing any taps that are leakingDoing this will decrease the amount of water you use, and as resultyou will have more hot water in your home. This can really help if you are struggling to have enough warm water in the shower.
  
-Build walkways throughout ​your landscapingYou will place much time and energy ​into the variety of plants and decorations in your landscapingso be sure others can enjoy every inch of it! Consider, too, being creative with your walkways. Instead of plain concrete, perhaps build them out of natural stone or gravel ​to give another sense of texture.+You may think you are saving money by unplugging ​your laptop from the power cord when it is chargedOnly problem is, if the AC adapter is still plugged ​into the outlet, it is still continuously drawing ​out energy. Make sure you plug the AC adaptor and other devices into an energy efficient power strip to keep this from happening.
  
-Landscaping used in front of your door should serve to connect ​your house to the rest of your landscaping designIt should also create a welcoming environment ​for you and anyone else visiting your house. It should also serve as natural looking point of entry to people looking from the street.+A good way to begin your quest for green energy is to use alternative sources to heat your homeWhile wood stoves have been relied upon for countless years, the newer trend is toward pellet stoves. The pellets are composed of compressed sawdust ​and take up far less space than wood-pile.
  
-Use color. Landscaping is often expensive. If you don't have the money to spend, try flowers. There'​s no need to spend money on rare, exotic plantsMany flowers are very inexpensive and easy to acquirePlanting some here and there can give new life to a once boring stretch ​of land.+In certain areas, ​you might be able to sell your power to the main gridCall your power supplier ​to find out more about their policiesIf your home is too small to justify investing in wind turbine, you could get your money back quicker by selling part of your power.
  
-A carefully chosen landscaping project can be used to showcase features, or distract the eye from certain unsightly structural aspects of a home or business. Highlight an interesting architectural detail with spot lightingor sheared shrubsPlant tall grasses ​to conceal unattractive elementssuch as visible foundation, or air-conditioning unit.+Install timers, motion sensors, or sound sensors on lampslights and other electrical devices to automate their functionsSuch sensors are ideal if you have a hard time remembering ​to turn off the lightsand because they conserve energy, they can save you significant amount of your power bill.
  
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-When you need to rent landscaping equipmentfind a partner to share the costYou likely have neighbor, or friend who could use that chipper, ​or tiller ​for a few hours, tooBefore renting ​piece of heavy equipment, ask around and find someone to share the rental feeOf course, this takes careful planning so you both can use it, and get it returned on time. You will find that the cost savings makes it well worth the planning for both of you.+If you are in the process of, or planning ​to, design your own home, you can build some green energy sources right into your home from the beginningStart by looking for land that has water source such as creek or room for wind turbinesAnother good idea is to choose ​roof with solar panels built inYou can even position them to get the most out of sunlight.
  
-Use perennials and annuals to create a lower maintenance scenario in your landscapingThese types of plants are, for the most part, maintenance freeThese will add color and appeal throughout the yearand only require ​the same water you give your lawn and occasional fertilization. Annuals require yearly replanting, yet offer great beauty.+Get an energy audit of your homeHaving your home inspected by a professional is the best way to find out how you could adopt alternative sources ​of energyIn some cases, the sun or wind exposure is simply not high enough to justify investing in alternative sources of power.
  
-Landscaping ​your home isn't limited ​to the front yard alone, remember that your yard can use some renovating as wellYou can add things like a fountain in the back to give off a soothing ​and welcoming vibe, or put a pathway of stones that people ​can walk on when they'​re ​in your yard. There are many little things you can do to improve your yard, you just have to be creative.+Find out more about ground source heat pumps. These pumps are located under your home and pump the natural heat of the earth to keep you warmThis system ​can be costly but the pumps use very little power and can last up to fifty years. Invest ​in this system if you are going to stay in a home for decades.
  
-Your dreams can come true, if you use what you've read here and start working on your yard todayThe most simple of idea can have a huge impactso start small and build up as you goEvery minute ​you put into it will show in the final resultso dedicate yourself to change ​and you'll be pleasantly surprised in the end.+Contact your current energy provider and see if they offer an option for you to use renewable-energy sourcesMany providers harness renewable energy through solar or wind power and therefore, ​have this option available for their clients. However, you should keep in mind that this may cost a little bit extra. 
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