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How Will You Choose to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly?

6 years ago

With some careful thought and tricks of the trade, we can all make our current homes more energy efficient – plus save money on bills in the long run too. You can read our blog on this here.

Which one of the options below would you likely choose to reduce your carbon footprint?

Changing Boilers

Solar Panels

Heat Exchange Unit

The Green Roof

Double Glazing

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