How to detect and eliminate drafts for better home insulation
April 27th, 2015 | by Peter Young
When it comes to saving money and energy around your home one of the best things you can do is [&hellip
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Songbirds are Disappearing: New Documentary Sheds a Light
March 27th, 2015 | by The Green Divas
Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate, and we're losing more than just the beautiful sounds of spring. The Messenger is a new documentary that looks at what's happening to songbirds and what we can do
The True Cost Of Light Bulbs: LED vs CFL vs Incandescent
February 19th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Thomas Edison (the man who invented the modern incandescent light bulb as we know it) once said “We will make [&hellip
Sustainable Investment: Build the Climate Impact Fund with Oroeco
January 27th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Sustainable investment has never been this fun: Oroeco is building the world's first Climate Impact Fund and needs YOUR help. Vote today to build the Fund
How To Replace Your Toilet’s Flapper Valve
January 19th, 2015 | by Peter Young
If you’re trying to think of ways to save money and water around your home, try looking in the tank [&hellip
How To Replace A Leaky Supply Line On Your Toilet
December 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to saving water and money around your home, an odd, but important place to look is in [&hellip
How To Clean Gunk out of Your Hot Water Tank using Vinegar
December 18th, 2014 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to add vinegar to your hot water tank. Check out this article to learn how and why it helps
How To Install a High Efficiency Cache Aerator
December 18th, 2014 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using both water and energy efficiently is by installing a high [&hellip
How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
December 18th, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you’re looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive way to make your home more energy efficient, try installing a [&hellip
How To Install A Timer For Your Pool Pump
December 13th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to saving both money and energy around your home, installing a a new timer for your pool [&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