How to Shop In the Bulk Foods Section
October 20th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Intimidated by your natural food store? No worries! Our helpful tips for how to shop In the bulk foods section will have you scooping in no time!
Browsing the "Eco Home Living" Category
How to Stock a Healthy Kitchen
October 20th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Learn tips from our cooking expert about how to stock a healthy kitchen so that you can begin to clean your diet up today!
Homemade Cleaning Products That Work As Well as Those You Buy
October 19th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Natural cleaning with vinegar and baking soda is easy, affordable, and makes your clean home super green and healthy.
DIY Tips Repurposing Scrap Wood In The Garden
September 25th, 2015 | by Glenn Meyers
It doesn’t take much looking to find an abundant stock of scrap wood to use in a number of settings. [&hellip
How to be Vegan: Choosing Cruelty Free Cosmetics
September 21st, 2015 | by Becky Striepe
Going vegan is about more than food. Here's how (and why!) to find cruelty-free cosmetics
Help Launch the Tap Water Safety Database!
August 31st, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Take back the tap with EWG's new database about tap water safety. EWG is updating their database, and needs your help.
How Cat Litter is Made: The Truth Might Surprise You
August 13th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Ever wonder how cat litter is made? Unfortunately it's environmentally destructive, but there are lots of earth-friendly alternatives for your furry friend.
Top 5 Household Chemicals to Avoid + 10 Awesome Green Cleaning Solutions
July 28th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Here are the top 5 household cleaners to avoid and 10 ways you can green your cleaning routine, with information reposted from Women's Voice for the Earth
Maintenance Tips: Using A Power-Pipe
July 24th, 2015 | by Glenn Meyers
The Power-Pipe is a proven and affordable technology that reduces energy use and water heating costs for a variety of applications [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Weatherstripping 101
July 20th, 2015 | by Glenn Meyers
Most people can remember the winter chill of walking barefoot to a doorway needing weatherstripping. Brr! Similarly, in the summer, [&hellip
Eco Nuts Makes Laundry More Sustainable: A Product Review
July 20th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Eco Nuts makes a whole line of sustainable cleaning ad launcdy products from the soap nut. Here's our product review
Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen: Easy, Quick and Affordable!
July 8th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen is easy, quick and affordable: you can drop your water and energy use by following our huge array of tips and tricks here
LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent: costs, benefits, and data (Infographic)
July 6th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
After being used for over 100 years it’s fairly safe to say that the incandescent bulb is old technology and it [&hellip
Optimizing your radiator for efficiency: how to bleed the line
June 30th, 2015 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to periodically perform a little maintenance on [&hellip
Optimizing irrigation schedules: when and how much to water your lawn for maximum water efficiency
June 25th, 2015 | by Peter Young
There are a few critical elements to consider when it comes to watering your lawn most efficiently. Water it too little [&hellip
How to Make your Home More Energy Efficient
May 12th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
We have collected nearly 50 tips and tricks for how to make your home more energy efficient. Tips for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom & beyond!
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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
