Okay, you're ready to start adopting some new green living tips to do your share for the environment.

That's great.

And you know that solar energy is a big step, because it takes full advantage of the power of the sun, which is a limitless source. Unfortunately, setting up a solar panel system is cost prohibitive at this time.

So what else can you do with the power of the sun?

Here are 4 green living tips that you can try today to enjoy the bountiful sunlight...

1. Buck Up Those Windows

Windows invite the loss of heat. But unless you want to live in a home with no outside light at all, they're an important part of your home's ambiance. So what do you do?

First, you have more options today than ever before. There are double-pane, even triple pane windows. There are windows filled with inert gas. There are low-emittance (low-E) coatings for windows that are virtually invisible and suppress radiative heat loss. There are insulated window frames.

Overall, you can reduce the loss of heat in your house by as much 75%.

You don't have to change all your windows at once. Plan to change a few every year to minimize the cost of installation while still reaping the benefits as you go.

2. Use Tile Floors

On the south side of the house, where the sun is more prevalent, consider changing out carpeting or vinyl flooring for stone tiles. These will absorb and hold the heat after the sun goes down. In addition, if you have a back porch or patio on the south side of the house, it's well worth using rock or stone on the floor of the area for additional heat retention.

3. Invite The Sun In

Use natural sunlight as often as possible to light up the house. The more you reduce your use of artificial light, the more you'll save on your electricity bills, which in turn benefits the environment. This not only applies to windows, but consider skylights, light shelves, and an atrium as well. Open your home to the sun!

4. Passive Cooling

If you live in a warm climate, then you'll probably want to take advantage of passive cooling, which is simply a fancy way of saying... use those shades, blinds, and add some cool vegetation around the exterior of the house. In other words... don't invite the sun in!

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