Top 20 Home Improvement Sites: GreenLivingIdeas Makes The List!
April 12th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Home improvement comes in many forms. Here at GreenLivingIdeas, we aim to deliver good quality ideas for greening (which we [&hellip
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3 Great DIY Water Conservation Strategies and How-To’s (With Video)
April 11th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
With the California drought a harbinger of things to come globally (now that global weirding is officially upon us and [&hellip
Water Conservation and a Dual Flush Toilet Converter Review: TapNFlush
April 3rd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Most of our readers know that we love to review cool eco-products. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff [&hellip
Recycle Your Printer Cartridges!
March 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Did you know that throwing your empty printer cartridges in the bin is not an environmentally friendly practice? Printer ink cartridges [&hellip
Natural Home Remedies for Hangovers
March 17th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Getting hangovers is so fun…until you have one. Then, it’s just hell. Here are the best natural home remedies for [&hellip
Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara Conservation
October 4th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Saving water makes financial sense and obviously helps the environment. Did you know that most people pay for their water [&hellip
Eco-friendly shades: Zeal Optics plant-based sunglass review
July 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Here at the Important Media network, we get pitched a lot. People ask us to promote all sorts of products, [&hellip
How to clean up and recycle a broken CFL safely
July 8th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Some people do not buy CFLs for fear of breaking one and having their home contaminated with mercury. The fear [&hellip
Tealet: Sharing Responsible, Sustainable Tea with the World
July 8th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Among the companies we love here at Green Living Ideas is an international tea wholesaler called Tealet. The company was [&hellip
DIY: cutting your water and heating bills with two shower devices
May 16th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Hot water is a triple whammy for your utility bills. First you pay for the water (water bill), then to [&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