April 3rd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Sustainability is just about the biggest buzzword since synergy or gluten. It’s popping out of more and more mouths (and [&hellip
October 30th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
With Halloween just around the corner, it won’t be long before you find yourself burdened with sagging, smelly old jack-o-lanterns. Some people choose to smash their rotting pumpkins out in the streets or against their garage doors, while others simply throw them in the trash. But is this really the smart thing to do
September 19th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Rather than being inspired to change our nasty, greedy habits after watching films like Super Size Me and Food Inc., [&hellip
September 11th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
The stink of rotten food in the trash is something many people wish they could go without, and dealing with [&hellip
July 3rd, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
With school out for summer you may be one of the many teachers or students who finds themselves with free [&hellip
June 20th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Green Living Ideas is super happy to welcome yet another writer to our team, Tara O’Brien. Tara is a recent [&hellip
May 23rd, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
A good organic garden takes a certain set of special techniques to ensure that you get a lot of produce. [&hellip
March 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Learn the basics of composting from the domestic goddess herself. She shares her tops for how to choose materials and how she makes the most of waste
March 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Though some yards and balconies might be covered in snow at this moment, it’s still a great time to think [&hellip
February 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
According to some estimates, we waste up to 50% of our total food purchased. That means half of the work [&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
