Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
5 commentsSomething old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue. This Victorian-era good luck poem for a new bride symbolizes continuity with family, the future, the trust of a happily-married friend and the color of love and fidelity. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentAlthough today there are many companies exploring and implementing telecommuting programs to allow their employees to work part- or full-time from home offices, many more could be doing the same. Companies that offer alternative working arrangements [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsThe unsolved problems of modern medicine—particularly those of chronic degenerative disease and rising healthcare costs—call for a return to natural, less expensive forms of medicine and an emphasis on patients taking responsibility for their own health [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
10 commentsWhat comes to mind when you visualize the word water? Do you think of clean, pure, refreshing and . . . available? Unfortunately, in today’s world, these words are decreasingly associated with our water supply, especially [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsWhether or not you consider yourself a tech-savvy individual, you have probably noticed the latest trends of corporate environmental awareness. It seems like every day another large enterprise company makes a public announcement about their "new [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentVacations consist of more than congested jet airliners and smog-filled cities. While tourism is often pointed to as a big contributor to global warming, it’s important to understand that travel wears many faces. There will always [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
10 commentsGlamorous gems, shiny silver, glitzy gold—how can we feel free to flash these around when so many bear the mark of harm to humanity and our planet? Fortunately for us, today there are many ethical and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
No one knows for certain when cheese made its debut into the world, but estimates place this defining moment somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago. By the time Rome had established itself as an empire, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
17 commentsFireplaces truly are ancient. A hearth with a stone or masonry chimney represents a first advance from a fire built on the dirt floor of a house with smoke slowly escaping through the rafters. We’ve made [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsYour doors have to a lot to do, particularly exterior doors. Essentially, they need to prevent things you want to retain from escaping, and keep things that you don’t want out of your home, all while [&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