A new year is almost at the door, and it’s the ideal time to make that resolutions list. This year, if you’re interested in improving your eco-friendliness, and upgrading the quality and functionality of the home, consider some of the following ways to improve your energy efficiency, green habits, and save money in the long run, while you’re at it!
At Casa Bella Windows & Doors, we’re Canadian designers, manufacturers, and installers of high-quality, energy-efficient, and beautiful doors and windows for home renovations and custom home builds. We provide competitive pricing for budget-conscious to high-end projects. We don’t mass-produce, and all our products are made in-house at our facility in Mississauga, Ontario, where our showroom is open six days-a-week. We provide well-made windows and doors in Mississauga and for customers in Oakville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Brampton, Burlington, Toronto, and more.
Lower Energy Costs with New Doors
If you’re looking for energy-efficiency, stainable finishes, and doors that won’t crack, corrode, or warp, enjoy the benefits of fibreglass entry doors for your home. They’re ideal for Mississauga’s ever-shifting weather and harsh climate. They’re durable and resistant to rust. A thermal break between the interior and exterior surfaces eliminates frost and condensation collection. Full perimeter compression weather stripping provides a tight seal that minimizes heat loss. Plus, they’re designed to look just like a real, beautiful wooden door that will look great in your foyer, and at your front stoop.
Upgrade Windows to Reduce Heat Transfer
Our windows and installation expertise will lower your energy costs and prevent drafts. Other windows may use a metal-based spacer at the edge of the glass, and this could lose up to 50% of its ability to resist heat or cold transfer. Casa Bella’s windows have Warm Edge Spacer and Super Spacer™ technology that prevents heat from escaping and provides top thermal performance. They even perform better than current Energy Star requirements!
Use Reusable
Switch to reusable products in as many places in the home as you can. Ditch paper towels and switch to dishcloths. Trade in plastic bags for quality totes for all your shopping. Make your coffee or tea at home and bring it with you in a thermos (or have your Americano made at the café in your thermos!). Save money by bringing your lunch from home in a lunch bag or retro lunchbox. Get into the recent metal straws movement.
Cook from Scratch
Turn on some music, get out your fresh ingredients, and enjoy a night in making dinner. Eating primarily plant-based foods is better for the environment, and so is cutting out the waste involved in delivery and takeout containers that end up in the trash.
Replace Your Bulbs
Go around the home and replace every old light bulb with a LED one. They’re reasonably priced these days and last so long that the cost ends up being incredibly low – with bulbs lasting between 10-13 years each.
With these seemingly small changes, you can save a lot on energy and costs over time. For more green living tips, visit Greatist.
Casa Bella Windows & Doors provides free in-home consultations. We’re not a discount brand, and we don’t use subcontractors, so you’ll save money by having high-quality doors and windows installed by our in-house experts who take great care in their craft. Check out our reviews at HomeStars, which have graded us a 9.9 out of 10.
If you’re looking to upgrade your doors and windows in Mississauga or surrounding areas, you can get in touch with us today to learn more about our products and services.
