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Making your home more energy efficient doesn’t have to mean taking on expensive renovations or complicated upgrades. From sealing pesky drafts to switching off electronics when they’re not in use, these simple changes can help reduce energy waste, lower your monthly bills and make your home more efficient without much effort. Save energy and money with finds from ecobee, SUNMON, Amazon Basics and more.
Seal drafts around doors and windows
Stop heated or cooled air from escaping by adding weatherstripping around drafty doors and windows.
Keep chilly drafts and unwanted outdoor air at bay with weather stripping door seal, designed to create a snug barrier around doors and windows. Made from flexible, resilient foam with a strong adhesive backing, this 3-metre strip helps improve insulation while blocking wind, dust and moisture.
Upgrade your home’s energy efficiency with the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, which uses smart sensors, occupancy detection and built-in air quality monitoring to help optimize heating and cooling while keeping your home comfortable.
Make the switch to LED bulbs. Replace older incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs, which use less electricity while providing the same amount of light. This 12-pack from Mastery Mart uses just 9 watts per bulb while providing the equivalent of a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
Electronics can continue drawing power while plugged in even when you’re not actively using them. A smart/advanced power strip can automatically cut power to selected devices.
Make everyday routines a little easier with this Amazon Basics smart power strip, which lets you switch connected devices on or off without having to reach behind furniture. It also includes USB-A and USB-C charging ports and surge protection, making it a handy addition to a home office, entertainment area or bedroom.
Turn everyday outlets into energy-saving tools with the Canagrow Digital Programmable Timer, letting you schedule lights and appliances to run only when needed. With up to 20 customizable on/off settings and a vacation mode, it’s a smart little upgrade for cutting energy waste at home.
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