Shopping without Plastic Bags: 5 Simple Strategies
February 26th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
If you're not already shopping without plastic bags, we have 5 strategies that will help you make the switch and help you boost your green lifestyle
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The True Cost Of Light Bulbs: LED vs CFL vs Incandescent
February 19th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Thomas Edison (the man who invented the modern incandescent light bulb as we know it) once said “We will make [&hellip
Guide to Homemade Cleaning Products: An Infographic
January 5th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
The Green Living Ideas Guide to Homemade Cleaning Products is a beautiful infographic showing you the WHY and HOW of homemade cleaning products!
Four Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes for Homemade Living
December 24th, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
Deliciously sweet and deeply nourishing holiday cookies can be yours with these four favorite holiday cookie recipes! Gluten-free, vegan, healthful awesome recipes for you and yours this holiday season!
6+ Best Homemade Cleaning Products
December 16th, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
The best homemade cleaning products from the archive of Green Living Ideas! Join us in making our homes cleaner naturally!
Homemade Laundry Soap: Easy, Clean and Green!
December 15th, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
Homemade Laundry Soap is yet another way to can create a healthy, homemade life for you and your family.
Natural Drain Cleaner for a Clean, Green Home
December 10th, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
A natural drain cleaner can beat the clogs without using harsh, dangerous chemicals! Good for you, good for the planet too!
3 Homemade Toothpaste Recipes: Homemade Living
December 9th, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
We love making homemade body care, and homemade toothpaste is next on the list! Here we share some good reasons to switch to homemade toothpastes, along with a few recipes to get you started!
Homemade Mouthwash is Healthy and Budget-Friendly
December 3rd, 2014 | by Andrea Bertoli
We're kicking off our brand new Homemade Living series with a recipe for simple homemade mouthwash. Homemade mouthwash is easy, affordable, eco-friendly and super effective! Just a few ingredients and you're ready to go!
A Guide To Dimmer Switches
November 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Dimmer switches are a great way to improve the ambiance of any room in your home and they’re also an [&hellip
How To Flush Your Hot Water Tank
November 21st, 2014 | by Peter Young
Your hot water tank represents one of the biggest opportunities for both money and water savings in your home. Literally [&hellip
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&hellip
5 Energy Saving Tips To Beat The Heat
October 9th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Everyone knows how uncomfortable it can be to be stuck in a hot car, classroom, or home in the middle of a [&hellip
5 Energy Saving Tips For Washing Your Dishes
September 28th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Hot water is a triple whammy for your utility bills. First, it costs money to get the water (water bill). [&hellip
The Basics Of HVAC
September 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, heating, ventilation and air [&hellip
5 Money-saving Sustainable Food Strategies
September 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
What do you store your leftovers in? I’m sure, like most people you place them into a plastic tupperware container, [&hellip
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— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
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