Sustainable Wood Flooring
November 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Why is it important to look for sustainably and responsibly harvested wood flooring sources for your home projects? The simple [&hellip
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Wood Product Certification
November 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When buying wood for a home project, we want to make sure that it has been sustainably harvested with a [&hellip
5 Tips for Burning Firewood Safely
November 20th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Burning wood requires a bit more knowledge and active participation than is involved with setting a thermostat. If you are [&hellip
GTR: Efficient Lighting Controls with WattStopper
November 19th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about saving energy by using occupancy and daylighting controls with Jerry Mix, President [&hellip
Marmoleum Flooring
November 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re looking for the near-perfect green flooring, look no further: Marmoleum, a natural linoleum flooring material, is not only [&hellip
Recycled Rubber Flooring
November 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
What eco-flooring material contains 100% post-consumer recycled waste and provides a soft, easy-to-maintain padding that makes our green hearts skip [&hellip
GTR: How to Choose Eco-Friendly Furniture with Environment Furniture
November 18th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of sustainable woods and how to choose eco-friendly furniture with David [&hellip
Eco-friendly Light Fixtures
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you’re in the market for eco-friendly lighting, keep in mind that bulbs and electricity sources are only 2/3rds of [&hellip
Eco Lighting for the Home
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
New ideas and technologies for sustainable lighting are constantly burgeoning and it’s great when we can use them to brighten [&hellip
Energy-Saving Light Control Systems
November 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Using electronic lighting control systems to save energy is increasingly a mandatory part of commercial lighting design, and it can [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
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