A Guide To Understanding Modern Light Bulbs: Shapes And Sizes
August 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Modern light bulbs will come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and, needless to say, it can get [&hellip
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How To Set The Pump Times For Your Pool And Hot Tub
August 27th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Adjusting the pump times for your pool and hot tub is one of the easiest ways to make them both [&hellip
How To Install And Use A Timer Strip for Energy Savings
August 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
A power strip can significantly cut your electric usage and bill. It does this by eliminating or reducing what are [&hellip
How To Check For Air Leaks Around Your Doors And Windows
July 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Did you know that air leaks throughout your home contribute, on average, an extra 10%-30% on your electric bill? Given [&hellip
How To Check The Seal On Your Fridge And Oven
July 29th, 2014 | by Peter Young
There are several reasons you’ll want to make sure that the seals on both your fridge and oven are working [&hellip
5 Nontoxic Alternatives to Polyurethane
July 28th, 2014 | by Zion Lights
Polyurethane is a very versatile material. It’s flexible, lasts a long time, and is used as an air sealant and [&hellip
8 Chemicals To Avoid While Doing The Dishes
July 23rd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Let’s face it, doing the dishes is a part of daily life and while that may be the case, exposure [&hellip
How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
July 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Are you looking for an easy way to be more efficient with both your water and electricity use, but don’t want [&hellip
Green Deal Hunting: Shopping Around Before Signing the Dotted Line
June 2nd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
You will probably have already heard about the Green Deal initiative. Despite the obvious attractions and incentives to sign up [&hellip
How to Unclog a Drain Using a Sink Plunger
May 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
It’s never convenient, and its happened to just about everyone you know. A clogged drain. Conventional wisdom would say reach [&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