February 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Sure it may be easy to stop by the local grocery store for a bouquet of blooms, but do you know from where they came? Are they organic? Were the workers who cared for them and cut them treated and paid fairly? Worry not a minute longer about the ethics of the floral world. Here are some fresh cut flower alternatives for enchanting your sweetheart this Valentine's Day
December 29th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
New Year's meals across many cultures are full of healthy ingredients that are not only full of antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins, but are known for their abilities to rid the body of toxins and other undesirables. Enjoy these cleansing foods for New Year's celebrating
November 24th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Most of the big box stores follow similar methods for staying on top and it usually requires putting stress on the environment and their workers. The good news is there are ways to break away from the corporate giants by buying through local venders, making gifts ourselves or bartering. Here are some ideas to help you turn Black Friday and Cyber Monday green
October 18th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Living an eco-conscious life can be difficult, luckily smart phones are turning the tide with apps that do much of the [&hellip
October 6th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
A wonderful indication of the connection of earth and human is the healing and preventative natural of eating seasonal vegetables. Here are 5 popular autumn produce items to pick up at the market
September 21st, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Not all farmers markets are created equal. There are different types of farmers markets. Do you know what kind of market is your farmers market?
August 10th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Thanks to Michele Obama, there has been a bit of press lately about the idea of a food desert - an area where healthy, affordable food is hard to find. One interesting idea is to have food trucks bring the local fare directly to those in need.
August 24th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
You may have seen a “flashmob” as part of a guerrilla marketing stunt in the last few years, where hundreds [&hellip
June 10th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Summertime conjures images of of warm, sunny days abundant with farmers markets that bring the goodness of local farms…fresh to [&hellip
February 16th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Did you know that you can help curtail global warming just by changing up the fruits and vegetables you buy [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
