It’s Earth Day! How are you saving the planet today?
April 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970, in a much different place and time. As EarthDay.org explains, “At [&hellip
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10 Reasons you Should Avoid Bottled Water
April 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Bottled water is nothing short of an ecological disaster. Taking a readily available resource and placing it in an unsustainable [&hellip
From the Archives: How Healthy is Your Bedroom?
April 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
A few years ago, Eco Karen created this great post about easy ways to ensure that your bedroom, where we [&hellip
Did you Know… Environmental Impact of Video Games!
April 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Many of us think about the environmental impact of the food we eat or the cars we drive. But how [&hellip
Aspects of Green Living in Everyday Life
April 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Behaving in a sustainable manner doesn’t necessarily mean making extreme sacrifices and having to pay huge amounts of money for [&hellip
Gardening Tips from Martha Stewart
April 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
As many of you know, Martha Stewart is a goddess of all things home related– but she is also super [&hellip
Healthy Homemade Cocktails
April 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Happy weekend! Whether you’ve faced a long day at work or just want to settle in for a long conversation, [&hellip
Non-toxic Toys for little Girls and Boys
April 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Today we have another Guest Post from Leigh Saluzzi, a wife, mother and vegan activist. She is the Director of [&hellip
Going Green With Radiant Barriers
April 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
People are always looking for ways to cut energy costs on their homes. A popular and efficient way is to [&hellip
Companies we Love: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
March 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
A copy of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home recently landed in my lap and I totally fell in love! [&hellip
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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