Published on September 7th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
You can absolutely make many of your own personal and cleaning products. Just like cooking your own food, when you make your own, you control the ingredients, and it provides an immense level of self sufficiency [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 9th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
I started making cashew milk without thinking too much of it – it was just a fun hobby, was the one nut milk that didn’t seem to need straining, resulted in the best tasting milk I’ve [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
Water is an essential resource. While seemingly abundant, water needs to be conserved, as it is also a finite resource. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family wastes around 180 gallons of water [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
Solar water heaters are excellent money and environment savers. They do not need much maintenance and service, but a tuneup every now and again will help make sure it keeps doing what it should. It’s helpful [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 8th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
Dual flush toilets have been around for a while, but still aren’t standard in most building codes. That fact alone made me wonder: are they worth it? And how much money and water do they save? [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
When storms roll in, weather reports may say that four to six inches of rain fell overnight, yet city streets aren’t flooded, and homes are dry. This service can seem like magic if you don’t know [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
The water heater is one of the bigger users of energy in the home, making that old heater you’ve got a great candidate for an upgrade. The question is, upgrade to what? There are solar water [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 23rd, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
The traditional workplace has its characters. You will have the grafters, the chatters, and the procrastinators. Each site will have a sucker, a slacker, and the new guy who doesn’t know what year it is asking, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
Changing our routine habits is incredibly challenging. We all know that there are steps that we could take each and every day to ensure our footprint on the environment is lighter and to live more sustainably. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
Many supporters of a diet including animal products insist that a plant-based diet is insufficient for the full functioning of the body. It’s said that some elements cannot be obtained from plants alone. However, there are [&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