What is a homestead …
We will use this as a guide when we make improvements to our 1940’s cape cod and building our farm house. The improvements will allow us to reduce our utility bills, improve home value, and make it a more comfortable place to live.
Insulating – Improve the efficiency of the home and make it more comfortable to live in year round. Insulation can be one of the easiest and best ways to improve the home.
Cooling –
Heating –
Solar
Thermal Mass
Storage – Having adequate storage in a home can help reduce the feeling of a cluttered space and give the feel of a larger space.
Household cleaning products – Using common items to clean and make your own cleaners.