How Home Automation Saves Energy and Money
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The world of Home Automation doesn’t just include items like security systems. That’s part of it, but only the beginning. [&hellip
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Green Diva Holidays: Eco-Friendly Foodie, Gift & Decorating Fun
December 17th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Had an excellent ramblin holidaze show this week in the Green Divas Radio Show studio and am thrilled we were able to record AND podcast finally!
The UK steps up green living a notch: the biggest home improvement scheme since WWII
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
The UK government has taken control of the quickly spiralling environmental situation that grips the country with “the biggest home-improvement [&hellip
5 Ways to Have a Less Expensive and Earth Friendly Holiday
December 10th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
For me bringing light into these long, cold and dark days means minimizing the commercial aspect and being more thoughtful about what I really want to share, give and how to let my close ones know how much I appreciate them
7 Ways to Become a Water Conservation Hero
December 3rd, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Our Green Dude Segment was with Green Dude Antonio, who is a water purification expert with Pur2o. I'm always surprised by how much I actually don't know and probably don't want to know! Anyway, that segment inspired this post about water - how we can conserve it, clean it and use it wisely
Eco-Friendly DIY Decorations for Thanksgiving
November 20th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
As Thanksgiving swiftly approaches, the store aisles are overflowing with cute decorations to put your home in the mood for the holiday. Instead of spending your hard earned money on decorations (many which are “disposable” and made of plastic, which is non-biodegradable,) why not use your creativity to decorate your home in an eco-friendly manner
6 Easy Ways to Have a Greener Kitchen
November 19th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We had a great time with Ebru Today talking about getting greener in the kitchen. I kept my tips to things that were relatively easy, low or no-cost or in fact saved money.
Detox Your Home: Reconsidering Household Cleaners
October 1st, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Had a great time on Ebru Today talking about how to detox our homes as we prepare to seal ourselves in for the colder months. I focused primarily on cleaning products because I think so many folks don't realize just how toxic they can be and how important it is, especially when our homes are closed up during the colder season, to try to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals
Green Steve Becomes a Chemical Dodger
September 6th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The CTWW challenge laid down August 22nd was a particularly tough one, namely to avoid applying chemicals to our skin wherever possible. As this wasn’t an issue I could honestly say I’d put much thought into in the past, I quickly got to thinking about the amount of chemicals I actually use on my skin and how to avoid doing so. Here’s a look at five of the chemical sources I sought to avoid and how I went about it
5 Easy Ways Students Can Craft a Beautiful, Yet Green, Dorm Room
August 31st, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Unless you've enrolled in a university that boasts its dedication to preserving the environment and features LEED certified buildings, then chances of you living in a sustainable door room for the next four years will be slim. Just because your room may not come automatically equipped with the necessary tools needed to make it "green" doesn't mean you can't take the initiative to ensure that your new dwelling is eco-approved
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Lighting
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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
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— 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
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
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— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
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