Published on July 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsTeak is a hardwood indigenous to the south east of Asia. Teak trees take a long time to mature and so they can live for approximately a hundred years. Most of the usable wood is harvested [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Everyday we get awesome news in our inbox, and this article is one of them. The fate of amphibians is indicative of our deteriorating environment– our waters and lands are overloaded with hormones, toxins and viruses. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to welcome our newest writer, Jami Scholl. Jami is a Life Coach for WellBeing with a passion for creating beautiful permaculture gardens and food abundant communities. She is co-developing the area [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Today we have another post from Tara! Check out her previous post about proper worm bin maintenance here. Tara has long been a writer, and she currently spends most of her time bouncing around between different [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Algae can turn your beautiful water feature or pond into an ugly green mess. Not only is it impossible to prevent, but it can be a real nuisance to control. However, it can be controlled, it [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsIt should be obvious that the more care you give to your garden furniture the longer it will last. Keeping it clean and well maintained will prevent rot and mildew, which ensures that you don’t waste [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This PR article was sent to us by the folks at WallArt, and it was too cool not to share! WallArt makes eco-friendly wall decoration tiles made out of recycled sugarcane bagasse. The WallArt 3D Wall [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 20th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
2 commentsGreen Living Ideas is super happy to welcome yet another writer to our team, Tara O’Brien. Tara is a recent college graduate with an individualize degree program titled “Sustainable Health Education,” focusing on teaching people about [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to welcome our newest writer, Jami Scholl. Jami is a Life Coach for WellBeing with a passion for creating beautiful permaculture gardens and food abundant communities. She is co-developing the area [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentMore homeowners today realize the importance of having an energy efficient home. A decade ago, heating and cooling expenses created the bulk of energy bills. Today, appliances also make a significant impact on home performance. By [&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