Sustainable Living: Make your Home Eco-Friendly (An Infographic)
February 17th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
There are dozens of ways to enjoy sustainable living: making your home more energy efficient, cutting out toxins in your [&hellip
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Green Living with Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
February 12th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
This year marks the end of incandescent light bulbs. It is not illegal for retailers to sell them or for [&hellip
Edible City: The Movie
February 12th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
There are so many things wrong with our food system: massive food recalls, false advertising, miracle weight-loss pills and more. [&hellip
Travel and Leisure: Make it Eco-Friendly!
February 10th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Traveling is a fun, adventurous way to explore new things and meet new people. Many people believe traveling involves a [&hellip
Food Revolution: What is Pink Slime and Why Should you Care?
February 7th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Ever wondered exactly what is pink slime? Jamie Oliver, charming British chef and passionate activist for real food, breaks down [&hellip
Growing Basil: Tips and Tricks for our Favorite Herb
February 4th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
For the gardener who may be timid in regards to cooking and gardening in the front yard, a delectable and [&hellip
Growing Plants Indoors: Fresh Herbs
January 31st, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
If you think winter means you have to wash off that green thumb, think again. You can benefit from home-grown [&hellip
Rivers in the Atmosphere? How Water Moves in the Sky
January 28th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Did you know that rivers exist in the air? Atmospheric rivers—the Amazons of the air—are vast and unbroken streams of [&hellip
What is the True Cost Of Solar?
January 27th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
http://youtu.be/KhVeJQKfsWs Below is an article I wrote a few months ago for CostofSolar.com — the story is essentially the same today. In order to bring even more attention to this matter, I also commissioned the above video through Solar Love &&hellip
Green Product News: Bambu Helps Save Bees!
January 24th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Bambu is one of our favorite sustainable businesses. Not only do they source great products and take good care of [&hellip
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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