Eco-Friendly Worksite Options – How to Have a Positive Impact
March 23rd, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
The traditional workplace has its characters. You will have the grafters, the chatters, and the procrastinators. Each site will have [&hellip
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Biomimicry: Learning from Nature’s Solutions
June 18th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Biomimicry, or biomimetics, is when humans look to nature to learn how to solve problems sustainably. According to the Biomimicry [&hellip
What is Cradle to Cradle Manufacturing?
June 14th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Cradle to cradle manufacturing is a style of making things that keeps the future in mind. In response to the [&hellip
Insulating older windows without replacing them: cost effective Window Inserts product review
April 8th, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Window inserts are a cost effective way to insulate your house. This review shares before and after thermal images, and a personal review of window inserts in the home.
Strategies For Thinking About A Tiny House
January 29th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Many people have been attracted to the increasingly popular idea of going small by either buying or building a tiny [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Installing Foam Gaskets to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
July 21st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Electrical outlets are usually one of the last items in a house to be insulated with foam gaskets. Does this [&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!
Clean Technologies For Cooling And Heating Your Home
September 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Today there are all sorts of different systems you can have installed in order to green your home and make it [&hellip
Natural Building: Living in Permanent Artwork
September 2nd, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Living in a house made completely of sand, straw and water may sound like something from a third world country. [&hellip
Vertical Gardening Grows Up in Small Spaces
July 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Today Green Living Ideas features another post from our permaculture expert Jami Scholl. Check out Jami’s other posts about combating [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
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