A Quick Guide to Running a Greener Home
April 6th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
There are many ways to create a greener home: learn some quick tips here from Strata Homes UK.
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Easy Fermentation Projects + 5 Vegan Fermented Food Recipes
March 30th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Learn our tricks for healthful and delicious homemade fermentation projects, from kim chi to kraut to kefir to help get your gut in shape!
Two Easy Ways to Green Your Home
March 29th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
There are two easy tips to green your home that homeowners often overlook: changing your air filters and water filters regularly.
Dealing With Black Mold – 5 Steps to a Safer Home
March 16th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Black mold – also called Stachybotrus chartarum – is a toxic mold. This article details natural ways to help mitigate its negative effects.
Are Uber and Lyft Really that Green?
March 14th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
I like to think of all sharing economy options, like rideshare, carpool, and shared home services like Airbnb as more [&hellip
What are the Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening?
March 8th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
If you want to grow your own food, but don’t have a yard to plant in, raised bed gardening might [&hellip
Ready-Made Raised Bed Garden Kits for Organic Gardeners
March 4th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Homegrown food from your own garden is the most delicious way to feed your family. Gardening is nourishing for body and [&hellip
10 Easy Raised Bed Garden Ideas to Dream About for Spring
March 4th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Whether you’re an avid green thumb or a newbie gardener, raised beds are a lovely garden solution for growing fruits, [&hellip
Help Fund Sustainable Coffee with Tiny Footprint Coffee
March 3rd, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Learn how you can help support sustainable coffee with Tiny Footprint's Indiegogo campaign to grow more coffee in the Ecuadorian cloudforest
8 Reasons Airbnb is more Sustainable than Hotels
March 2nd, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Here are 8 Reasons Airbnb is more Sustainable than Hotels, and these reasons make it a much more sustainable (and fun) way to travel.
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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