Refrigerator and freezer: ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
May 15th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Buying an energy efficient refrigerator is just one step toward cutting your utility bills and carbon emissions, and is not [&hellip
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Athletic shirts that are uber green and high performance
February 21st, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
If you’re a weekend warrior like I am, you likely have a handful of those high performance athletic shirts that [&hellip
A Fun, New Green Tradition: Tree Planting
December 28th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
A few days ago, I posted about holiday traditions, and suggested that I was looking to start a new sustainable [&hellip
Permaculture: a new Christmas tradition for my family
December 24th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
Families have all sorts of traditions for the holidays. This year, I’d like to suggest starting a new one that [&hellip
Tips to make bike commuting in the winter more fun
December 20th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
You know you want to brag to some snotty kids some day that, “back in my day, I biked to [&hellip
Home insulation, good money saving habits, and you
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
By now most Green Living Ideas readers know the value of home insulation, but for those new to the green [&hellip
The UK steps up green living a notch: the biggest home improvement scheme since WWII
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
The UK government has taken control of the quickly spiralling environmental situation that grips the country with “the biggest home-improvement [&hellip
The Uses of Geothermal Energy
October 22nd, 2007 | by Scott Cooney
The uses of geothermal energy in homes, farming, industry, infrastructure, and electricity
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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