NEVs on the Urban Street Scene
April 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible [&hellip
Monthly Archives: April 2008
GTR: Eco Spa Retreats with Perfect Earth Tours
April 29th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Mike Mueller and Alana Nelson, co-founders of Perfect Earth Tours, about the [&hellip
Reusable Diapers
April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Diapers are a messy business, literally and figuratively. According to the National Association of Diaper Services, an average baby goes [&hellip
Home-Mixed Finger Paint Fun
April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Homemade finger paint is fun to make and use. Natural finger paint is made straight from your pantry and is [&hellip
Natural Cleaning Recipes
April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Why spend a fortune on cleaning products that introduce toxic chemicals into your home? You can use simple ingredients, such as baking soda, lemons, and vinegar, to make effective natural cleaning supplies that work in every room of your house
GTR: Prefinishing Green Flooring with Carlisle
April 25th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief talks with Lindsay Barczuk, Green Programs Coordinator at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, about prefinishing [&hellip
Brush Up with an Eco Toothbrush
April 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It might be difficult to imagine the effect that one tiny toothbrush can have on the environment. If you consider [&hellip
GTR: Green Web Hosting with Solar VPS
April 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Ross Brouse, founder and owner of Solar Virtualization Technology Group (Solar VTG) [&hellip
Eco-Hip Baby Carriers for New Dads
April 19th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
More and more father figures, from celebrities to your neighborhood superstar dads, have been spotted carrying their kids just about [&hellip
GTR: Smaller Homes with Shay Salomon of The Small Home Society
April 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of the smaller homes living movement, and how downsizing helps you [&hellip
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Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems