How To Check For A Leak In Your Toilet Tank
May 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Identifying and fixing water leaks in your home can add up to some big water and money savings. According to [&hellip
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Assessing Your Living Space For A Window Air Conditioner
May 20th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Window air conditioning (A/C) units are a great way to stay cool and survive the next sweltering summer heat wave. [&hellip
Dual Flush Toilets: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
May 19th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Considering a dual flush toilet? You’re not alone. Water conservation is top of mind for many these days, what with [&hellip
Installing a Toilet Tank Bag
May 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Installing a toilet tank bag(s) is a great way to save water in your home. For every bag you install [&hellip
Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
May 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Installing a high efficiency faucet aerator is an easy way to save on both your water and energy bills every [&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
Surfrider Foundation on Anniversary of Sandy & more
October 29th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
It is the anniversary of Sandy (the super storm -- thank you climate change!), and we here in New Jersey are still not fully recovered -- primarily at the shore, but there are some folks inland that had some pretty big changes as the result of Sandy's wrath. I personally had two cars totaled by one of the neighbors trees
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
Harvest Tips, Adventures in Eco-Friendly Maine & Conservation (video)
September 24th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
A fun Green Divas Radio Show last week with a variety of topics, ranging from GD Meg’s adventures in eco-friendly Maine to a new Foodie-Phile segment about apples, and Green Diva Mizar's DIY segment on what to do with all those great veggies from the garden or farmer’s market this harvest season! On a more serious note, we spoke to Deb Thomas and Cait Kennedy of the Powder River Basin Resources Council, who talked about what oil and natural gas extraction is doing to the heart of our beautiful country
Regenerative Agriculture and Our Food Crisis
September 19th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Rather than being inspired to change our nasty, greedy habits after watching films like Super Size Me and Food Inc., [&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