Fall Garden: How to Plant Garlic
November 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It’s the middle of fall foliage time here in the Midwest, when harvests of apples, persimmons and pumpkins hits an [&hellip
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FilterWatch: Save Energy for Heating and Cooling
November 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If your home has a heating and cooling system, you might be shocked to know that it’s probably not functioning [&hellip
How to Create a Healthy Kitchen
November 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Many of us spend at least some of our day in the kitchen making food, eating food and then cleaning [&hellip
Product Review: Prairie Organic Spirits
October 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
File under: I love my job. Green Living Ideas was recently sent some organic gin and cucumber vodka from Prairie [&hellip
20 Edible Companion Plants for Black Walnuts
October 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Let me introduce you to the glorious and hated Black Walnut. During the fall black walnuts start dropping from the [&hellip
7 Home Energy Efficiency Tips!
October 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Buying a new home is an exciting venture, though it might seem daunting for those looking to have the least [&hellip
5 Quick Tips for Winter Squashes
October 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Winter squashes are one of the most lovely foods of the season, but many cooks are intimidated by these hardy [&hellip
5 Steps to a Climate Friendly Garden
October 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Gardening has become vogue for many newbie gardeners. Although the glory of helping life grow or for a desire to [&hellip
Natural Cocktails for a Healthier Happy Hour
October 14th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We were recently sent some Prairie Organic Gin and Vodka for review (#ilovemyjob) and all summer we made delicious, organic [&hellip
Sustainable Kitchen Products from Bambu
October 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Bambu products are beautiful and sustainable: here's our review of their green kitchen supplies
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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