Lighting Ideas to Brighten Every Home
December 13th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When it comes to choosing energy-efficient light sources for your living space, there is more to consider than what type [&hellip
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GTR: Fresh and Functional Eco Furniture with Cisco Brothers
December 4th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talk with Cisco Pinedo, owner of Cisco Brothers Corporation, a furniture manufacturer in Los Angeles, [&hellip
The Best Bedding for Baby
October 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Babies spend so much time sleeping and hanging out in their cribs that they deserve safe, soft, pure places to [&hellip
Is Cork the New Bamboo?
September 13th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
For many years bamboo has enjoyed the reputation of sustainable flooring front runner, but cork is now giving bamboo a [&hellip
GTR: Natural Home Lighting and Green Skylights with VELUX
July 11th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about skylights in green home building projects with Steve Alfaro, Builder Development Manager [&hellip
GTR: Recyclable Carpet with Shaw Floors
June 12th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses cradle-to-cradle recyclable and recycled carpet with John Bradshaw, Environmental Marketing Manager for Shaw [&hellip
GTR: Prefinishing Green Flooring with Carlisle
April 25th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief talks with Lindsay Barczuk, Green Programs Coordinator at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, about prefinishing [&hellip
Make Your Own Solar-Collector Night Lights
February 29th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Whether you have a kid, or you’re tired of encountering your darkened hallway walls at midnight, or you simply like [&hellip
GTR: Renewable and Sustainable Wood Flooring with Bamboo Hardwoods
January 31st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses using renewable and sustainable wood flooring in green home building and remodeling with [&hellip
Sleep Safely with Organic Bedding
January 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever been bombarded with allergy sensitivity, asthma attacks, or even more troubling medical conditions, and wondered why? Sometimes [&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