Published on July 5th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
6 commentsThe most essential feature of any roof is dependability since it must keep the weather out. Roofs should also provide a barrier against fire, protect the house below from excess heat, and add aesthetic appeal. But a truly [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 5th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the importance of building envelopes in creating energy-efficient, green homes with Bob Dahl, Director of Marketing for Typar. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio Host Sean Daily discusses digital book technologies and eBooks focused on environmentalism with Angela Wieck and Staley Krause of EcoBrain.com. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean Daily: Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of GreenTalk [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
3 commentsAs average temperatures for our areas fluctuate by substantial degrees, finding low-impact climate control solutions for our personal spaces may seem as daunting as scaling Everest, but it’s really quite simple. Here are 5 easy-to-employ, eco-friendly [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the use of intelligent irrigation technologies to save water and green your landscaping with Chris Spain, CEO of Hydropoint. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks raw organic food and cooking with Bryan Au, author of the book, Raw in Ten Minutes. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsFor all of the controversy that surrounds nuclear power, it is impossible to deny its vast energy potential. Incidents like Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Chernobyl, and Three Rivers tend to stick in people’s minds and provide ammunition for [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Green roofs are vegetated roof covers constructed on top of a roof deck. Sometimes called an ecoroof or sky garden, this burgeoning technique is the ultimate in green home and building design. It gives users the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Keep It Out. Thick or insulated walls, shade trees, deep eaves, and window awnings are all useful for making sure that conducted heat doesn’t make it indoors. Most of the sun is going to be hitting [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
3 commentsIt wasn’t so long ago that researching and developing sources of alternative energy were considered “fringe issues” that preoccupied the minds and energy of only extreme environmentalists. Now, everyone is included in the search for a [&hellip... Read More →
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