Published on May 19th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
How do you actually go about ‘greening’ your kids? For many parents it is a serious challenge. Several avenues, ranging from gentle persuasion to serious education, can provide success. However, there is no easy answer. Kids [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
13 commentsIf you’re an alternative energy advocate seeking for ways to green your living and you happen to live by a river or creek, you might be in luck. We all know energy is generated by building [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 15th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Chris Page, Director of Climate and Energy Strategy of Yahoo! Green, about new Yahoo! announcements, the corporation’s commitment to carbon neutrality, and the specifics of achieving neutrality on [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
3 commentsIn the past, most residential hydro systems were installed off-grid, but the numbers are growing for environmental, grid-wired generators. If you want to be a part of this growing trend, here are some things to consider… [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentWe need bees. Not only do these tiny pollinators bear gifts of wax used in many industries and a perpetual supply of pollen that sustains our food production, they also produce a powerful medicinal healer: honey. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about the growing Solar Energy Market and current legislation with Tom Dyer, VP of Marketing at Kyocera Solar. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on May 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, discusses small home living and the growth of New Urbanism with Sarah Susanka of Susanka Studios, author of The Not So Big House. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean Daily: Hi! [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 12th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Idea’s Editor-in-Chief, discusses solar space heating technologies and strategies with Bob Ramlow, Author and Owner of the Artha Sustainable Living Center. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean Daily: Hi, and welcome to “GreenTalk,” [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of home solar installation projects facts and tips with Sergio Severo, Director of Marketing for Sun Technics. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on May 10th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentYou might have seen that fair trade label, on a handwoven hat, a package of rice, an urn of coffee in a coffee shop, or a set of cotton sheets. Ever wonder exactly what that means? [&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