Just paint it white
Have you recently played “Campfire” because you didn’t have enough money to pay your electricity bill? Are you trying to find a way to save money and cut back on your electricity bill?
Times are tough folks but we are all in this together and with a little creativity we’ll all get through this.
If you own a home with a flat roof, a simple way to lower your energy costs is to paint your roof white. I know, sounds a little weird, but if you drive through desert towns like Palm Springs or Death Valley, most of the people brave enough to live there have white or cream colored homes. Even the commercial buildings are shades of white and cream.
White will keep buildings cooler and reduce energy use from air conditioning, as well as reflecting sunlight back away from the Earth.
If you think white is a little hard on the eye (I personally like a little color), use a “cool color”. A cool color looks like a normal color but it reflects heat like pale colors even if it is a darker shade.
Sure, there are a few costs involved. You have to buy the paint and spend time painting it, but just think how much you will save on your electricity bill. Go ahead, do it. I DOUBLE DARE YOU. And while you are at it, follow me on facebook so I can plant a tree on your behalf.
- Mama
It may be a little hard to convince people in LA to paint their roofs white, but it’s a good idea. I learned in college that white does keep things a cooler than darker colors that tend to hold heat. Keep up the good work, Mama, and hopefully people will follow your lead and start looking for ways to save energy.
This is a great idea, also there are blinds, (roman blinds) that helps you keep the heat out of a room, I just got one at Target for the bathroom and it works great, the price is right and I can already tell the difference.
By the way i really enjoy your blog!!!
Claire.