What is Renewable/Alternative Energy?
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Because of concerns over climate change and dependence on foreign oil, we are constantly scrambling to find alternative energy sources [&hellip
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Alternative Fuels
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you start to think that $3.00 for a gallon of gasoline is cheap, it’s time to look at alternative [&hellip
Biodiesel Fuel
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Biodiesel fuel is a replacement for standard diesel fuel. This alternative fuel is used only in diesel engines and as [&hellip
Ethanol as a Fuel
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
During the gasoline crisis of the late 70’s and early 80’s, a product called gasohol was popular in parts of [&hellip
Green is Not Just the Paint Color
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sustainability, or green living, is a lifestyle in which present needs are met without compromising the resources of the future. [&hellip
How Electric Cars Work
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Electric cars, or battery electric vehicles, date back to 1835 when a professor from the Netherlands named Sibrandus Stratingh introduced [&hellip
Hybrid Cars Defined
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A hybrid system derives power from two or more sources of energy. A hybrid car then achieves propulsion from two [&hellip
Ways to Protect Your Organic Garden From Pests
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Gardening is tough enough as it is, but when you are trying to grow organic vegetables or simply an organic [&hellip
Play Green with Green Toys
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
As you create an eco friendly lifestyle for your family, don’t leave your children out! That newest toy that beeps and [&hellip
Make Eco Living Fun by Recycling Cans
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Recycling doesn’t always have to be boring—you can have fun and practice eco living by recycling cans into crafts. Soda [&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