Pono Home: Creating Greener, Healthier Homes
November 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Pono Home is changing the face of green living in Honolulu. Pono is a Hawaiian word that translates to uprightness, [&hellip
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FilterWatch: Save Energy for Heating and Cooling
November 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If your home has a heating and cooling system, you might be shocked to know that it’s probably not functioning [&hellip
How to Create a Healthy Kitchen
November 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Many of us spend at least some of our day in the kitchen making food, eating food and then cleaning [&hellip
7 Home Energy Efficiency Tips!
October 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Buying a new home is an exciting venture, though it might seem daunting for those looking to have the least [&hellip
Sustainable Kitchen Products from Bambu
October 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Bambu products are beautiful and sustainable: here's our review of their green kitchen supplies
How to Cook with Cast Iron Pans
September 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We love cooking in cast iron pans! Cast iron pans are great for so many reasons. Here we’ll share our [&hellip
The Evolution of LED Lighting
August 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
LEDs were previously known as the eco-friendly, expensive little diodes that are not overly powerful. Sure, they were not too [&hellip
BNTO by Cuppow Product Review
August 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas was recently send a super cool BNTO by the makers of Cuppow. The BNTO is a little [&hellip
Companies we Love: Jade Yoga
July 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Jade Yoga Mats advertise themselves as the “simply the planet’s best eco-friendly yoga mat.” A tall order to be sure, [&hellip
How to clean up and recycle a broken CFL safely
July 8th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Some people do not buy CFLs for fear of breaking one and having their home contaminated with mercury. The fear [&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