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9 Tips to Make Your New Home Eco-Friendly

Looking to make your new home eco-friendly and more cost-effective from month-to-month? Then check out our top 9 tips in our latest blog.

Consider using MyPlace
MyPlace is a smart home control system that helps manage your energy usage. From turning off lights to switching on air conditioning when you need it, you’ll save costs with this innovative app that you can access from almost anywhere!

Water tanks for the win!
Water tanks aren’t just for rural homes. Why not consider installing a rainwater tank to offset some of your water usage costs!

Insulation – we’ve got you covered
When choosing a builder, make sure they use insulate your home with R2.5 insulation batts to the ceiling and have at minimum, a 50mm Anticon foil-faced insulation blanket to the roof. This will help keep your home cool in Summer and warm in the Winter.

Incorporate an edible garden
When planning your landscaping, consider incorporating an edible garden into your design. Even if you’re not a green thumb, a small herb garden will not only help save costs on your groceries but also helps reduce waste.

Add a compost bin
Similarly, a compost bin will help you to reduce waste, pollution and your carbon footprint. Your new garden will also love the high-quality soil!

Select appliances with good energy efficiency
If you’re shopping for appliances for your new home, look for products with 5 stars (or close to) for both water use and energy consumption.

Make use of the sun
When building with Keibuild Homes, we always consider the orientation of your new home on your block to ensure that we make the most of the sun. This helps reduce the need to heat and cool your new home.

Consider installing timber flooring
Wood flooring is the only renewable choice when it comes to flooring. Not only is it a sustainable option, it’s also easy to clean, meaning you’ll use fewer cleaning products and less energy from vacuum cleaning.

Look into Solar
Solar energy is a renewable, free source of energy that is sustainable, inexhaustible and non-polluting. Solar electricity can supplement your entire or partial energy consumption costs, reducing your energy bills and saving money.

For more tips, get in touch with our team today.

Free, No Obligation Home Design Consultation

If you’re not sure where to start, our friendly team of home building experts can help. We’ll walk you through everything you should consider when building a new home, and how we believe you can avoid costly mistakes often made when planning a new home build.

During your free consultation, we’ll help you develop a clear vision of exactly what your new home will look like and what you’ll need to make it come to life. We’ll help you choose the best design for your block and budget, answer all of your questions and get you on your way to building your dream home with an accurate estimate of how long it will take and how much it will cost.

We’ll do all of this without charging you a cent. And you’re under no obligation to take up our services.

Here’s what you’ll discover during your free consultation:

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How you can have luxurious, high-quality inclusions like Caesarstone benchtops without paying extra for them.

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Expert tips and advice on how to make the most of any sloping or challenging blocks.

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The latest design trends and features that add real value to your home and are perfect for family living.

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The simple yet highly effective ways to avoid timeline blowouts and unnecessary, additional costs.

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Exactly how soon you and your family can get the keys and start enjoying life in your stunning new home.