Eco friendly homes are the latest trends of today and whether you are a home buyer or a builder, you should use green methods in your construction so that you can contribute to the environment to some extent. The first thing you can do is to install low energy light bulbs in your home which use only one third of the electrical energy as compared to old incandescent bulbs. Landscaping and low maintenance plants will not only save energy but will also save your money that will be needed in your home energy costs.

Another thing you can do is to use natural products for decorating your home like teak and bamboo. Also think about saving water while installing your toilets, faucets and shower heads. One of the benefits of using green products in your home is that you will receive tax credits on your home energy efficiency improvement. As per the US Department of Energy, you will get tax credits if you purchase products like energy efficient windows, roofs, doors, insulation and cooling and heating equipments.