Make your home more eco-friendly

Homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious about what they can do to help protect the environment - but often even the simplest of changes may have passed them by.

As a result, NewConsumer.com and Sky.com have assembled a top ten hitlist of things property owners can do to be more eco-friendly.

In addition to the more publicised initiatives such as using energy-saving lightbulbs and ensuring electrical appliances aren't left on standby, there are some bigger projects which the climate-conscious could contemplate tackling.

These include insulating your home so that you use less energy heating your home or fitting foil panels behind your radiator, a simple DIY measure designed to reduce heat wastage.

For those with grander designs, the opportunity to make their own energy may appeal, with the websites vouching for the efficacy of solar panels, for example.

"Despite our fickle weather, solar panels are surprisingly good at making electricity in this country," the tips assert, while those who "live somewhere with wind and space" are advised to explore the option of a mini home wind turbine.

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