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Combine Green Living With a Green Design Build Firm For an Eco-friendly Life in NW DC

Building an environmentally friendly luxury home in Georgetown Washington DC does not stop with just the contractors and what type of light bulb was used in the ceiling lamps. You also should consider working with your design build contractor to make things more convenient to your recycling efforts, while maintain the quality, luxury, custom home you are creating.

Tips to go green with more than just the builder:

  • Incorporate a space in your eco-friendly home for an herb garden. The chance to cook with freshly-grown herbs should be enough to inspire your thought, while also improving the environment.
  • Change those light bulbs. Forget the stand light bulb associated with nearly every cartoon in the 80s and 90s, now it is time to switch to the funny-shaped ice cream cone bulbs. At least a few should be changed if you want to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
  • Include a compost bin in the design of your outdoor area as well for maximum effect.
  • Trading one kitchen appliance for a more efficient model can save money.
  • Keep the lights turned down low, and don't turn them on until you need to in for the evening.

For more information on incorporating eco-friendly living into your Washington DC custom home, contact the professionals at Hanlon Design Build.