Just over a year ago, my husband and I bought our own little piece of heaven on the outskirts of Kemptville. It was a good compromise for the two of us; it had enough 'work' left to appease my husband, but didn't need to be gutted - my only stipulation! After being in the house for a little over a year now, that 'to-do' list seems to have grown exponentially!
As a young couple on a modest budget, we know we can't do it all at once. So, we've prioritized the work that:
1. Needs to be done the most,
2. Would make the biggest impact, and
3. We can afford!
While the side of me that loves instant gratification immediately jumps to plans of wrap-around decks and hot tubs, my practical side (aka my husband) knows those plans will need to wait a few more years.
Instead, we've decided to take advantage of the resources already out there - like grants and tax credits - to help stretch our budget even further. While it may not be as exciting as a new TV or granite countertops, I know that by making the backbone of our house as efficient as possible, we'll also be making it more environmentally friendly and less expensive to run!
This is our experiment - and we invite you along for the ride!
The first step?
We'll need to learn which parts of our home are the most wasteful and which grants we would be eligible to receive, so we've booked an eco-energy audit.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 4!
We invite you to come out and learn with us where we're wasting our money - if your home is facing the same problems - and what can be done to fix it!
We've enlisted help from local-area businesses to help us with our upgrades - I'll introduce them later.
Ultimately, our goal is to help minimize the impact our home has on the environment - and also save money on our heating and electrical costs. We're inviting you to share our journey so you can do the same!
Boy, this takes spring cleaning to a whole new level, doesn't it??
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