Published on December 26th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about the green building value of radiant heating and subfloors with Terry Alsberg, CEO and Inventor of Warmboard Radiant Subfloor. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on December 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsCut tree, artificial tree, live tree . . . which has the smallest environmental impact? The honest answer depends on a few factors. While we can’t be at your side to help you pick one out, we can give [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
This year, go for a simple, elegant, and eco-natural twist with holiday packaging. More than likely, there’s a treasure trove of trimmings in your own home—scraps of fabric, tissue paper, ribbons, and last year’s boxes and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
7 commentsIt’s the end of the work day—you arrive home, park your bike (or Prius), and close your doors on the business world. But be aware that while you’re kicking back and relaxing, an insidious thief is [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
8 commentsLiving a simpler, more earth-friendly life begins with the kind of home you wake up in every morning. If contributing to a sustainable future is important to you, one single change in your lifestyle can make [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Somehow, as electronics get smaller and smaller, they take over a larger and larger part of our daily lives. PDAs, Personal Data Assistants, sometimes also known as palm PDAs or handheld PCs, were originally conceived of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
As a parent committed to living more sustainably, you are aware that the toys you choose for your child play an important role in the choices he or she will make later on in life. Toys [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentConsider for a moment that humans are the only species on our planet that generate waste. That’s not exactly a distinction conveying a higher order of thought! In a natural cycle, one creature’s cast-offs are another’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentDon’t worry that you’re being selfish if looking great, feeling fantastic, and keeping fit are among your priorities—that 30 minutes or more you allot to daily exercise not only helps you look and feel better, it [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
7 commentsFrom the perspective of sustainable furniture designers, waste is a form of design failure. These designers work to build green furniture that is responsibly harvested from renewable resources, or that incorporates recycled materials, to create furniture [&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