Save up to 50% on electricity, water and gas with 4 essential mini reforms in your home!

insulate walls from heat and cold

Walls are not waterproof: through building materials we lose comfort. Set up barriers and limit spending on air conditioning and heating:

• coated with insulating varnish: You will reduce consumption by up to 40% and you will notice a difference of about 3.5 °C when hot or cold. If you want to add a splash of color to your walls, remember that white insulating paint can be tinted with: concentrated water-based dye.
• board: Choose a sunny wall (facing north or west) and cover it with pine frieze. Fasten it to the batten and insert the insulator for the fascia. You will spend 25% less.
• put cork paper: They are beautiful and have insulating ability up to 15%. And they reduce noise!Likewise, clay mortars regulate heat and humidity, creating a natural freshness: they not only look beautiful, but they are also ecological.
• If you have a roof and it transfers heat or cold, paint it Moisture-proof and heat-conductive coating (like this one from Amazon). You will lower the temperature by 4-5 °C.

Improve doors, windows and floors

The energy loss caused by the shell and the floor accounts for about 20% of the total energy loss. Attack their weaknesses with these upgrades:

• Work Solar panels In windows: you can reduce heat by up to 50% without losing transparency (we recommend looking at thoseLuminous film)
• Don’t forget the weatherstripping. They really work: prevent up to 30% of energy loss. better, silicone.
• thermal curtain They’re also a great way to save on bills: up to 46%. They are available in a variety of colors, so aesthetics need not be overlooked. Even so, if you don’t want to change them, Put polyester lining and technical fabric on top: Fasten with Velcro and turn it into a thermal garment.
• Air-conditioned floors. Are you going to work these months? Why not take advantage of this and install new floors?tiles in summer slate is fresh, far more than ceramics.Its placement costs around 35 EUR/sqm².
• replacement door. Solid interior with MDF blocks. They insulate three times better than hollow materials and slow down the transfer of heat and cold by 20%.

Take a hit when updating lighting

A well-placed spot of light can make a room appear larger and more inviting. If the installation is ready and you have the necessary lights, Your bill will be reduced by 30%.

• Check the installation. should do every 10 years The cost is approximately EUR 250.Completely renovated in an apartment of 70m² It can reach 1650 euros.
• Rethink design. You may need to move some blips or add more.To be on the safe side, it is better to commission a professional project: companies such as Avaluce offer a personalized service from 400 euros for an apartment of 70 m².
• move a spot of light or Add to One: Then, you have to draw. Again, be sure to bet on LEDs, and even opt for smart bulbs that can be programmed to turn off when no one is using them.

Stop invisible water waste

If your plumbing installation is more than 15 years old, or you find that your taps or tanks are still leaking after repairs, it’s time to replace them (installation repairs on habitissimo.es cost between 60 and 80 euros). With new faucets, you’ll also refresh the look of your kitchen and bathroom.

• If a pipe loses water or a tap or tank leaks, Lose 30/40 liters of water per day, which adds 6% to the bill (approximately 1 EUR per month). With multiple points, you could lose €40 or more per year.
• If you want to avoid this work, cover the inside of the pipe with them epoxy resin, with a 10-year warranty: they don’t have to tear down the walls. Likewise, you can improve an existing faucet by adding an aerator, which simply screws into the pipe and mixes the air with water to reduce flow by 50%. Another good option is an “eco” hose (shower hose also reduces flow by 50%) or sensor Turn your kitchen faucet into an electronic faucet.