Creating a Greener Home
November 19th, 2011 | by Chris Keenan
It's easy to go green in your home without sacrificing comfort or looks.
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5 Earth Friendly Place Setting Favors
November 17th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
While sitting around the family table, decorations are a focal point and significant detail putting the perfect finish touch on the dining experience. Place settings not only help guests find their seat, they create a welcoming, comforting moment not soon forgotten. Offer guests one of these 5 Earth friendly place settings they can take home and enjoy
Eek-O-Friendly Halloween Ideas
October 21st, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Green your Halloween this year by trying some of these DIY upcycled decor ideas, composting your pumpkin, and making some deliciously vegan spooky Halloween treats
10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air
September 26th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Until recently, nobody suspected there could be anything like indoor air pollution. With the development of technology and the better insulation of buildings in the past decades to save heating costs and to conserve energy, the air indoors gradually grew more stagnant allowing for common household pollutants to accumulate and in turn affect our health.
4 Eco-Friendly Fall Decorations
September 22nd, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
With some eco-craftiness, turn your house into a fall haven just in time for apple-bobbing and ghostly fun. Here are 4 eco-friendly fall decorations that not only are green, but will save you some of that green in your wallet as well
Why should we buy sustainable furniture
August 20th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
What is sustainable furniture? Its a concept that we often overlook when greening our lives. Here is an easy explanation as to why and how you can furnish your home sustainably.
Scandinavian Simplicity for a Green Home
August 4th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Long before the Green Revolution began, Scandinavian cultures brought neat and tidiness to the forefront. Follow suit with these five simple ideas for Scandinavian simplicity at home
How Healthy is Your Bedroom?
June 30th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
You spend third to half of your life in your bedroom. Make your bedroom eco-friendly for better sleep and health by following these simple tips.
Guys Like Green Girls
May 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
A new survey conducted by footwear company Timberland, the “2010 Timberland Eco-Love Survey“, shows that men are looking for eco-friendly [&hellip
Bamboo Flooring as an Alternative to Traditional Hardwood
March 31st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are interested in a sustainable hardwood flooring option for your home then you must consider bamboo. It’s easy [&hellip
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Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
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— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
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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
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— 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
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