Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
3 commentsAre you an avid adventure-seeker with an international travel bug? Maybe you’d love to fly to foreign, exotic places or set sail on a cruise ship to maximize your vacation’s relaxation potential? Maybe you’d like to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsWhat will "green" notebooks of the future look like? Although we cannot claim to be holding a technology crystal ball, we can relay to you the latest in green computing innovations, and make a few predictions [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsDo you consciously choose to live your life in a simple way, or do you find that life is unnecessarily complicated by reasons far beyond your control? Then again, are these reasons really beyond your control [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsWhat color is your job? Historically, defining America’s work force has been quite simple—vocations were classified into one of two very distinct sectors: white-collar and blue-collar. Stereotypically, white-collar jobs are those requiring a college degree and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The airline industry’s rapid growth over the last several years has made long-distance travel more accessible to us now than in the past. The downside is that the more we travel, the more we increase our [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentThink tech hasn’t yet caught up with a green vision that skims the horizons of the future? Think again—green tech is here. Let’s explore the greening of the cell phone, and review the environmental and health-based [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
11 commentsChoosing green appliances for your kitchen conserves valuable natural resources and saves you money in the process. When it comes to purchasing eco-friendly appliances for your “green’ kitchen, you’ll find a wider array of energy-efficient models [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Grandpa remembers a farmyard scrap heap—a pile in back of the barn containing tractor engine bolts, lengths of fencing wire, nails, and old tool handles. Grandma remembers summer dresses and dish towels made from flour sacks, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentHousehold appliances. Ah, those must-have energy guzzlers that render critical services to our homes, offices, schools, restaurants, hotels, spas and stores. All are available for our daily use and convenience, at the price of a ever-higher [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsThe more time we spend in urban environments, the more important it is to get away from life as we know it and venture into the great outdoors. Outdoor sports and recreation do much more than [&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