Go Green and Healthy in the Bathroom: Simple Tips to Save Water and Energy
March 13th, 2015 | by Chris Keenan
Bathrooms are a great area of the home to target for a green renovation, particularly because they use so much water and energy
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The Heart of the Home: Green Home Improvement Ideas for the Kitchen
July 14th, 2014 | by Chris Keenan
Remodeling your kitchen is a smart investment. Turn the process green with these four simple tips
Make Green Living Easy: 5 (Simple!) DIY Projects for Your Home
June 4th, 2014 | by Chris Keenan
Home improvement projects don't have to be difficult. These five green ideas can all be accomplished in the course of a weekend
Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Christmas
December 5th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Christmas time is once again upon us, and with the holiday season comes the massive amounts of waste caused by consumerism. Every year tons of wrapping paper, gift bags and greeting cards go to waste- not to mention the billions of plastic packaging that winds up in landfills once a gift has been opened. In this article we will discuss ways to lessen the damaging impact you’ll have on the planet this holiday season
Pumpkin Recycling Tips
October 30th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
With Halloween just around the corner, it won’t be long before you find yourself burdened with sagging, smelly old jack-o-lanterns. Some people choose to smash their rotting pumpkins out in the streets or against their garage doors, while others simply throw them in the trash. But is this really the smart thing to do
Organic Pest Control: Two Effective Techniques
May 28th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Two effective, pesticide free ways of sustaining an organic healthy garden.
3 Simple Organic Gardening Tips
May 23rd, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
A good organic garden takes a certain set of special techniques to ensure that you get a lot of produce. [&hellip
How to Start an Organic Garden
May 18th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
With just a little bit of space and some dirt, you can grow your own organic fruits and veggies right from the comfort of your own home - pesticide and chemical free
The Beginner Homesteader: Tips for Green Living No Matter the Geography
March 13th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Homesteading and living greener isn't just for those in rural areas. Inspiration and advice for going green in urban/suburban living.
Natural Sore Throat Remedies
January 18th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
It’s pretty much inevitable that you’ll wind up with a sore throat at least once now that Winter is fast approaching. Rather than waste time and money on over-the-counter medicine (which really do nothing other than numb your throat,) why not try some good old fashioned, natural home remedies to stop the pain
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Efficiency Resources
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 RecipesBathroom 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 ConservationHVAC 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 LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems