Published on December 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
1 commentYour laundry room represents one of the biggest opportunities for saving water, energy and money in your home, and doing so is easier than you might think. It’s not that you use your washer and dryer, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
2 commentsSolar hot water heaters (here’s one solar water heater option) are a great way to make your home more energy efficient, but if your system isn’t set up properly it might not actually save you any [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 3rd, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We're kicking off our brand new Homemade Living series with a recipe for simple homemade mouthwash. Homemade mouthwash is easy, affordable, eco-friendly and super effective! Just a few ingredients and you're ready to go!... Read More →
Published on December 2nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you’re looking for a way to keep your child from adding a few “special dishes” or running a few extra loads in your dishwasher, activating your dishwashers child lock feature might just be the thing [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 2nd, 2014 | by Sponsored Content
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Published on December 2nd, 2014 | by Sponsored Content
It’s likely safe to say that all of us, at one time or another, have all experienced at least a brownout if not full blackout. And no, I’m not referring to that time in college [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Dimmer switches are a great way to improve the ambiance of any room in your home and they’re also an easy way to save both money and energy. But how do these switches work? Which bulbs [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 25th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the best ways to make sure that your home is using water efficiently is to install high efficiency faucet aerators in your sinks, but how do you know which aerators to get? According to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
1 commentWhen it comes to making your home more energy efficient one of the places you’re not likely to look is at your ballasts. While it might be a bit obscure, it’s still a valid way of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Looking for an elegant and simple way to save money and make your home more energy efficient? Installing a timer on things in your home that don’t need to be on 24/7 is a great way [&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