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3.1.2.10 Efficient fixtures/appliances: Consider using efficientappliances, fixtures and bulbs whenever and wherever possible as theywill save you money when compared to non-efficient versions. Keeplong term benefits in mind when purchasing electronic devices.3.1.3 Consider climate-specific design: This saves you money byincorporating the prevailing wind patterns and sun angles to maintain acomfortable temperature within the home. The materials used on thevarious sides of the building, depending on where they face, would notperform the same way.The east side of a structure is exposed to a higher arching sun. Shadedevices on this side should be vertical. The west side of a structure isexposed to a lower sun angle that projects sunlight and heat almostvertically into a building. Shade devices on this side would be horizontal.It would be advisable to thicken the walls facing west or use a lowinsulating material to diminish heat gain that is transferred into the interior.3.2 Know what hazards can affect your property:Hurricane: Protection can involve a variety of changes to your house andproperty... changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You may be able tomake some types of changes yourself. Complicated or large-scale changes andthose that affect the structure of your house or its electrical wiring andplumbing should be carried out only by a professional contractor licensed bywork in the VI. One example of hurricane protection is clearing the area aroundyour house by trimming trees and removing material that can be hazardousduring high winds.11