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    Top 6 Energy Efficient Home Improvement Projects

    There are many reasons that homeowners may be looking to complete energy efficient home improvement projects such as installing double glazing and fitting insulated garage doors.

    With the majority of homeowners falling into the categories of "looking to have lower utility bills each month" or "wishing to reduce the overall environmental impact the family has on the planet" there are now many solutions available that are readily available and cost far less than you may imagine, especially when you factor in the long term cost savings.

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    Whilst many home improvement projects tend to focus on improving the look of our homes in the desire to make them more appealing and valuable and think nothing of spending vast amounts of money on the latest kitchen or bathroom, the same cannot be said about improving the thermal efficiency of our homes.

    Although there are many ways of increasing energy efficiency within the home, some projects and solutions are far more effective than others and it tends to be homes that feature a range of solutions that reap the most rewards.

    Here are the 6 most effective ways of reducing the amount of energy when making home improvements:

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      Install Solar Shading - The installation of shading over bright windows and doors during the summer months will reduce the amount of heat entering the home. With the most popular solution being some form of awning, the fabric filters the heat meaning that air conditioning units do not need to run as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature.
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      Install Solar Shading - The installation of shading over bright windows and doors during the summer months will reduce the amount of heat entering the home. With the most popular solution being some form of awning, the fabric filters the heat meaning that air conditioning units do not need to run as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature.
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