The following was published on Use Home Tips as a guest post for Canvas Vows. 

There are a lot of reasons why more and more homeowners are switching to green home solutions, seeking out sustainable home design and opting for eco-friendly homes. Whether you’re interested in lessening your impact on the environment or you’re looking to save money on water and energy bills (or both!), sustainable homes are becoming more popular.

Increasing energy costs and environmental concerns remain front-page news, but, thankfully, there are a variety of things you can do to create a sustainable home. Of course, if you’re looking for how to make your apartment more sustainable, there are several things you can do to make your apartment more sustainable, too!

Though there are many features of a sustainable house and various other smaller projects you can do to contribute to a life of sustainable living, the following are the most important features of a sustainable house and where you should begin. Keep reading for the top 7 things you should do when creating a sustainable home design.

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