How to Renovate Your Home in an Eco Conscious Way

In today's episode, Mary Beth and Neela build out the topic of renovating your home in an eco-conscious way. Neela shares her expertise and passion for creating a sustainable living space as she's currently experiencing a renovation. She explains why eco-conscious home renovation is important – not just for the environment, but also for the health and well-being of your family. She highlights the environmental impact of real estate and discusses how the materials and energy used in construction, heating, cooling, and lighting can contribute to energy consumption and pollution. She also shares her experiences and insights from her home renovation journey, offering valuable advice and resources to help listeners navigate the process. Tune in to learn about any changes you might want to make in the future! For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, visit our website. To access our podcast disclosure information, visit this page. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Appliances that can help make your home more energy efficient Upgrades to the internal and external parts of your home How to tackle the many decisions that go into a home renovation and how to approach them in an eco-conscious way Rebates you can take advantage of when renovating your home Why you should talk to your CPA when improving the energy efficiency of your home The importance of listing your "must-haves" versus your "nice-to-haves" Compromises you'll need to consider when renovating eco-consciously The long-term gains that can come with changes you make to your home Why "perfect" doesn't have to be the goal when renovating Resources Mentioned on the Show: Energy Star How to Do an Eco-Friendly Home Renovation B Corporation B Lab  Stay Connected: Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn