Published on June 26th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Did you know that your ceiling fans may actually spin in two different directions? It’s true, and it’s not just because they wanted to give you an option with which way it spins. There’s actually a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2015 | by Peter Young
There are a few critical elements to consider when it comes to watering your lawn most efficiently. Water it too little or at the wrong time of day and your lawn will go dormant or die. Water [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Exercising outside and training in a sustainable way has amazing benefits for your physical and mental health as well as the environment. It can help you relax, improve your mood and cognitive function and all while [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Green living means finding ways to make sure that your life has a minimal impact on the environment. But in order to make this feasible for the majority, there have to be reasonable ways to do [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentIf you’ve been fiddling with the thermostat more often than not, chances are your home is suffering from severe energy inefficiencies, likely caused by weak insulation. But, how can you check where your insulation may not [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentThere are a few things that you can count on to keep you cool during the summer (and warm during the winter). Insulation and your HVAC system are two such examples, but energy-efficient window inserts are [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 13th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentEarlier this month, MIT published a study that caught some attention from media sources across the Web. As part of the MIT Energy Initiative, the +300 page study, entitled The Future of Solar Energy, was intended [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
Reducing the environmental impact of the buildings we inhabit will be a major step toward reducing our CO2 emissions and bringing us in line with a more sustainable future. A few statistics to consider: traditional buildings [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 6th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we get a fair number of comments from readers saying that they’d love to do more green living, but it just costs more to do so. In some cases, that is true. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 26th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
2 commentsAir conditioning is ubiquitous in modern society, and while it keeps our homes and offices cool, it exacts a very high cost in terms of ecological, social, and health impacts. To help you save energy and [&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