How To Be An Environmentally Thoughtful Gamer
February 9th, 2021 | by Guest Contributor
The world is growing more environmentally conscious, and aspects of everyday life are being adapted to meet these new demands. [&hellip
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New Home Efficiency resource launched
October 21st, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
In collaboration with CleanTechnica, HomeEfficiency.com has launched a new resource for homeowners and renters to create a better utility bill [&hellip
Variable Frequency Drive Pool Pumps Energy Efficiency Analysis
July 22nd, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
While HVAC gets a majority of the attention for those of us who look at home energy use, the pool [&hellip
Window tinting for keeping cool and saving energy
July 15th, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
Record breaking heat waves have a way of focusing us on staying cool inside our homes and offices. Doing so [&hellip
Cleaning Clogged Gutters Keeps Your Home Eco-friendly: Here’s the How and Why
November 3rd, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Keeping your home clean and green can help you save money, live more comfortably, improve your health, and reduce environmental impacts. Some things are obvious, like switching to LEDs and keeping your dryer vent clear, but others, like cleaning your gutters, can make a major impact and aren't quite as obvious
What is the Payback Period for a Refrigerator?
August 26th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
We know that there are some inefficient things in our home that might need replacing, but there's always that question about whether it's worth the cost. Here's how to calculate the payback period for a refrigerator to see if it's worth it to switch.
Hybrid T8 LED Tube Plug and Play Lights: Are They the Best Fluorescent Replacements?
January 13th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Plug-and-play technology is not limited to websites or apps. Now, you can get plug-and-play LED tube lights that are as [&hellip
How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step (with Video Instructions)
October 27th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
As winter nears, many will begin to activate their home heating system to keep the house warm in the blustery [&hellip
Shedding Light On LED Lights: Leaders In Cost & Performance
October 12th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
In this era about driving attention to energy efficiency, few, if any, are going to argue a case against the benefits [&hellip
How to Clean a Dryer Lint Vent Using the LintEater
October 7th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
You know the lint that builds up inside the lint trap every time you run a dryer load? Well, that [&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