Holiday Energy-Saving Tips
December 4th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
The holidays are almost here, and can be both a joyous and financially stressful time. With cooler weather, more time [&hellip
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6 Perennial Houseplants that Clean Indoor Air + Indoor Plant Options
March 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Get greener and cleaner indoors! These 6 Perennial Houseplants that Clean Indoor Air will help remove harmful chemical substances from the home or office
Top Geothermal News!
January 15th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Though we don’t talk too often about clean tech here on Green Living Ideas, we’re certainly big fans of a [&hellip
WallArt makes Beautiful homes Sustainable
June 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This PR article was sent to us by the folks at WallArt, and it was too cool not to share! [&hellip
Nemo, Non-GMO Valentine’s Day & More Winter Fun
February 11th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
With Valentines Day just a week away its pretty hard to escape all those heart-shaped, pink and red candies. While they may seem temping, many of them contain GMOs
The Coolest Solar-Powered Garden Features
January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It’s easy being green! More and more people are making the effort to live a greener lifestyle, and there has [&hellip
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!
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
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
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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— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
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— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
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— 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
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— Changing The Sink Aerator
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— 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
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