LED Light Therapy and EMF
April 29th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
LED Light Therapy – Helpful or Harmful? A reader recently asked us about the safety of cosmetic LED light therapy [&hellip
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Fluffy DIY Shaving Cream
January 16th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
What do many Americans do nearly every day that physically drags the natural oil and moisture out of our skin [&hellip
Green, Clean DIY Laundry Soap
January 4th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
There may be lurking in your laundry room something even scarier than last week’s monumental pile of dirty clothes. It [&hellip
How to be Vegan: Choosing Cruelty Free Cosmetics
September 21st, 2015 | by Becky Striepe
Going vegan is about more than food. Here's how (and why!) to find cruelty-free cosmetics
Home Remedies for Poison Ivy + How to Avoid It
March 29th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There are dozens of home remedies for poison ivy that can help heal and soothe the skin after a run-in with this troublesome plant
3 Homemade Toothpaste Recipes: Homemade Living
December 9th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We love making homemade body care, and homemade toothpaste is next on the list! Here we share some good reasons to switch to homemade toothpastes, along with a few recipes to get you started!
Reasons to Avoid Perfumes {an Infographic}
November 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Everyone likes to smell delicious! Many of us turn to perfumes and colognes to make us smell better, but some [&hellip
Choosing a Healthy Personal Lubricant: Find some Good Clean Love
September 16th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Clean ingredients are important in all our personal care products, but especially those that come in contact with our most [&hellip
companies we love: The Best Herbal Remedies are Well-in-Hand
June 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Today in our series of Companies we Love, Green Living Ideas features Well-in-Hand herbal remedies, which has been one of [&hellip
Genetic Modification, Should You Care?
October 22nd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Quite recently, due to a Stanford University study, organic food has been on the tip of everyone’s lips. From those who believe so strongly in organic that they fill their fridges with nothing else to those who think that the organic trend is, just that, a trend. The organic argument has many branches, from pesticides to GMO’s; and while they are all a part of a larger equation, today I want to address GMO’S or genetically modified organisms.
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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