Permablitz in Paradise: Before and After pics of a one day permaculture garden party
May 23rd, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
There may be no better sense of sustainability and resilience than to grow one’s own food within walking distance of [&hellip
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With caps or without? Clean them or not? Recycling 101 questions answered
May 22nd, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
We’ve all been there. Standing at your recycle bin and thinking, “Should I take the cap off this bottle or [&hellip
Ultimate Guide to Soap Nuts: directions, tips, and tricks for organic, zero waste laundry, bug repelling, and truly compostable cleaning
May 8th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
You’ve probably at least heard of soap nuts and are interested to try them but have questions about how to [&hellip
Voting with your dollars, and boycotting Trumpism
March 27th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we love to talk about steps anyone can take to make the world a better place. [&hellip
Wanderlust changes format, adds immersions…and a passport
February 20th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
Wanderlust, the holistic eco-festival that I’ve long dreamed of being a groupie for, has added an immersion experience to its [&hellip
Product Review: Green Guru Travel Kit
December 9th, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Ever wonder what happens to tents, banners, bike tubes, wetsuits, yoga mats, and other products after their useful life is [&hellip
Homemade natural deodorant that actually works for men
December 3rd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Got stinky pits? Of course you do, like me, you’re a sweaty, gross dude (or the partner of such a [&hellip
Insulating older windows without replacing them: cost effective Window Inserts product review
April 8th, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Window inserts are a cost effective way to insulate your house. This review shares before and after thermal images, and a personal review of window inserts in the home.
Might I Suggest Wanderlust Oahu for your New Year’s Resolution?
January 3rd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
I've been lucky enough to experience multiple Wanderlust Oahu events, and I hope you decide to go this year too!
Kailash Ecovillage: Profile of an urban intentional community in Portland
January 2nd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
When you think of an intentional community, do you envision a rural setting far away from it all with people [&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