GTR: Ethical Pest Control with Nisus Corporation
April 15th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about ethical and sustainable pest control methods with Dr. Jeff Lloyd, Vice President [&hellip
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GTR: Green Home Building Products with Home Depot
April 10th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of green home building products with Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental [&hellip
Organic Lawn Care for Every Green Yard
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When people talk of lawn and yard care, their conversations are often littered with the phrase blow-and-go, a style of [&hellip
Latest Trends in Eco Landscaping
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Green landscaping methodology is worlds apart from traditional landscaping techniques, and emphasizes the conscious selection of appropriate plants, water efficiency/conservation, [&hellip
A Composting Feast for Your Organic Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American household produces more than 200 pounds of kitchen waste every year—why throw it into our overflowing landfills [&hellip
Natural Pest Control for the Organic Home and Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “Pesticides are not ‘safe.’ They are produced specifically because they are toxic to [&hellip
Going Green with Gardening
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
An organic garden can supply you year after year with fresh and healthy organic food for a fraction of the price you would [&hellip
Companion Planting Techniques
November 20th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The science of companion planting is simple: it provides you with a varied and beautiful garden, and it allows your [&hellip
Eco Living and Home Composting
November 6th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever opened your vegetable drawer to pull out the celery and come away with a handful of decomposing [&hellip
How to Make and Manage a Compost Pile
November 6th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
One of the most useful things a green living enthusiast can do for the environment is to make a compost pile. [&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