Why Vinegar Will Take Over the World
June 24th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Today we have another post from Tara! Check out her previous post about proper worm bin maintenance here. Tara has [&hellip
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WallArt makes Beautiful homes Sustainable
June 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This PR article was sent to us by the folks at WallArt, and it was too cool not to share! [&hellip
Top 15 Food Plants that Grow in the Shade
June 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to welcome our newest writer, Jami Scholl. Jami is a Life Coach for WellBeing with [&hellip
Deep Energy Retrofit: What it is and How it Can Help Create an Energy Efficient Home
June 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
More homeowners today realize the importance of having an energy efficient home. A decade ago, heating and cooling expenses created [&hellip
Potty Talk: Is Toilet Paper Toxic?
June 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Anyone else feel that at every turn we learn about more things that are going to kill us? The berries [&hellip
10 Ways to Save Energy in the Kitchen
June 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
These 10 little tips and tricks will help save heaps of energy in the kitchen AND you will save lots [&hellip
DIY Tiki Torches from Old Glass Bottles
June 3rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
But, if I had to choose my favorite segment from this week, I’d say it was GD Mizar’s DIY Tiki Torches segment! Aside from gardening and other fun stuff, this is on my agenda this weekend
Who Knew? Vapor Intrusion in your Home {an Infographic}
May 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We were recently sent this cool infographic and thought that you, inquisitive readers, might like to know about VAPOR INTRUSION. Vapor Intrusion [&hellip
Companies we Love: Glass Dharma Glass Straws
April 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
There are so many ways to green your lifestyle. Incorporating healthier foods, removing potentially toxic items from your house, and [&hellip
Did you Know… Environmental Impact of Video Games!
April 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Many of us think about the environmental impact of the food we eat or the cars we drive. But how [&hellip
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Kitchen Efficiency
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— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
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— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
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— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
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— 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
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— Changing The Sink Aerator
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— Efficient furnace filters
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— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
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