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Making eco-friendly choices when it comes to home construction and remodeling doesn’t mean you have to move out of the city and live off the grid. In fact, being green can be simple, and it doesn’t have to break the budget. Below are some eco-friendly bathroom remodeling ideas that we’ve put together for you. Water Conservation Cutting water consumption in the bathroom is straightforward: simply select and install water-saving bathroom fixtures such as low-flow showerheads and low-flow toilets. It’s even possible to purchase hands-free faucets for residential applications. Look for the US EPA’s WaterSense labels when selecting water-efficient products. Energy Conservation One simple way to save on electricity is by installing dimmer switches on lights. Better yet, occupancy/motion sensors can be installed so that lights turn on automatically when you enter the bathroom and turn back off when you leave and forget them on. Extractor fans, HRVs, and thermostats can … Continued