Published on April 29th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Mike Mueller and Alana Nelson, co-founders of Perfect Earth Tours, about the new destination getaway for green tourists—the eco spa resort. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean Daily: Hi [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Diapers are a messy business, literally and figuratively. According to the National Association of Diaper Services, an average baby goes through a whopping 5,000 diapers before he or she is ready to use the potty. The [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Homemade finger paint is fun to make and use. Natural finger paint is made straight from your pantry and is free of synthetic dyes and pigments . Kids love exploring how things work and they’ll to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
86 commentsWhy spend a fortune on cleaning products that introduce toxic chemicals into your home? You can use simple ingredients, such as baking soda, lemons, and vinegar, to make effective natural cleaning supplies that work in every room of your house... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief talks with Lindsay Barczuk, Green Programs Coordinator at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, about prefinishing green flooring as an effective way to control VOC-offgassing during home floor installation. Click Play Below,or [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsIt might be difficult to imagine the effect that one tiny toothbrush can have on the environment. If you consider that about 50 million toothbrush pounds make their way into U.S. landfills every year, the collective [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Ross Brouse, founder and owner of Solar Virtualization Technology Group (Solar VTG) and Solar VPS, about green web server hosting for personal and professional applications. Click Play Below,or [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentMore and more father figures, from celebrities to your neighborhood superstar dads, have been spotted carrying their kids just about everywhere, as they head into coffee shops and head out for a morning walk in the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of the smaller homes living movement, and how downsizing helps you go green with Shay Solomon, author of Little House on a Small Planet and Co-Founder of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues. Since the birthday of Earth Day, the mission and its global support network have strengthened exponentially. There is some [&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