Eco Nuts Makes Laundry More Sustainable: A Product Review
July 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Eco Nuts makes a whole line of sustainable cleaning ad launcdy products from the soap nut. Here's our product review
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Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen: Easy, Quick and Affordable!
July 8th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
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 Guest Contributor
We have collected nearly 50 tips and tricks for how to make your home more energy efficient. Tips for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom & beyond!
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life: Limit Consumption for More Joy, Less Stuff
March 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Limiting consumption doesn't have to mean feeling deprived. Here are some radical ways to simplify your life, so you can love more and consume less
6 Perennial Houseplants that Clean Indoor Air + Indoor Plant Options
March 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Get greener and cleaner indoors! These 6 Perennial Houseplants that Clean Indoor Air will help remove harmful chemical substances from the home or office
Shopping without Plastic Bags: 5 Simple Strategies
February 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
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
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
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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