Sunday, April 4, 2010

Sustainable Tip of the Day: Open a Window!

It's a wonderfully warm day today in the state of Texas.  The air is fresh and clean.  It's a wonderful day to be outside, enjoying the fresh air, even if it is a slightly overcast day, so why not bring some of that wonderful fresh air inside?

That's the sustainable tip of the day!  Opening a window will allow fresh air to enter your house which has tons of benefits!  Often times there's a breeze, so air circulating in the house will keep it cool.  As long as the weather is nice outside, you'll be bringing that fresh warm (or slightly cool if that's the kind of day you prefer!) air into your home.  Especially in Southern regions where the instinct is to turn on your AC the moment the heat is no longer required, opening a window to let the fresh air in can save a lot on electricity too.  The house will be cooled naturally.  Saving on electricity is better on your wallet, and better on the environment!  Better still, airing out your house can help clear out dust and stale air that has been sitting in the house all winter long.  Come summer, for many places it's much too hot to enjoy simply opening up a window, so enjoy this nice weather while it lasts!

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