Easy Eco Entertaining
July 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you have ever thrown any kind of party, you know how much waste is left at the end. Employing [&hellip
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Homemade Drain Cleaner
July 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It happens to all of us. At some point, the kitchen or bathroom drain clogs and water backs up. At times horribly unpleasant odors are unleashed. While standard practice calls for lye-based drain cleaners, these toxic products can damage the pipes as well as your lungs. If preventative measures have failed to keep your drains clear, there is a natural solution. Instead of reaching for that bottle of caustic drain cleaner under the sink, try earth-friendly, homemade drain cleaner
5 Ways to Beat Summer Heat
June 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Summertime heat can be scorching but summer months do not have to be devoted to air conditioning your home. While [&hellip
Earth Day Events
April 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues. Since the birthday [&hellip
Eco-friendly Tax Preparation
April 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Anyone who receives mail knows what it’s like to have stacks of paper sitting on the kitchen table awaiting a [&hellip
Honoring Earth Hour
March 29th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Earth Hour, initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia in 2007, was designed as a statement to [&hellip
Cohousing Cultivates Low-Impact Communities
February 26th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine coming home from work in your carpool Friday night to your small community. Although it is dusk, your children [&hellip
Earth-friendly Yarns for Eco-conscious Knitting
February 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Most knitters know few pleasures greater than working with yarn and needles in hand. Yarn’s beautiful colors and unique texture [&hellip
7 Energy Saving Tips to Keep You Cozy This Winter
January 31st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When it's icy outside, we step inside to shake off the cold, but keeping our homes heated can be very costly and energy intensive. Try these winter energy saving tips to reduce your heating bills this winter
ABC Your Way to a Healthier Home
January 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Taking care of the indoor spaces we inhabit is just as crucial as caring for the great outdoor spaces we all [&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