Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentHave you ever looked at your toilet paper and wondered exactly where they got the recycled part of the tissue? Don’t worry—it wasn’t from used toilet paper! Junk mail, newsprint, and light cardboard make up most [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
As you lug yet another pile of paper to your local recycling center, you may be wondering exactly how spending all of that gas money to get it there works with your green living goals. Here’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re invested in green living, one of the first things to focus on is your car. If you change your own car oil, make sure to recycle it properly. While that used oil looks downright gross, recycled [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If your laundry pile is bigger than Mount Rushmore, you may want to take a serious look at Energy Star certified washers and dryers. Unfortunately, even these new and improved appliances are unable to sort and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsAs you stick your head in your old, clunky freezer and try to grab that ice encrusted chunk of great-grandma’s wedding cake, you may be wondering why you even have a freezer that is so unfriendly [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentDon’t go into sticker shock when you’re looking at ENERGY STAR efficient appliances. If you do some research, you’ll find that you can’t afford not to buy them. Appliances that conserve energy are a good choice [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an eco friendly way to save energy and enhance the surrounding ecosystems. The practice of enviroscaping is quite [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can use a lot of energy. Anything that increases energy use also causes a depletion of fossil fuels since they are burned to produce electricity. As a result of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
5 commentsThe height of owning a sustainable home would be to install a green roof. Green roofs are part of sustainable construction in most major cities and in many parts of Europe. These eco friendly buildings contain [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Want a really green house? Consider going "off the grid" altogether by powering your home only with the electricity you generate on your own land. Off-the-grid homes are a necessity in very remote areas where power [&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