March 26th, 2015 | by Andrea Bertoli
Get greener and cleaner indoors! These 6 Perennial Houseplants that Clean Indoor Air will help remove harmful chemical substances from the home or office
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
