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.
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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
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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