Light Your Green Kitchen
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Anyone who loves to cook knows that a kitchen needs good lighting. Yet light costs money—and energy. If you’re designing [&hellip
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Choosing Green Furniture
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are new to eco friendly living, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of shopping [&hellip
Concrete Flooring
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Looking for a durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically attractive floor with an amazing capacity for boosting your home’s energy efficiency? Concrete [&hellip
A Brighter Future with Eco Home Lighting
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sunlight floods our planet during daylight hours, providing natural lighting, warmth, and a clean-energy source for things like solar space [&hellip
Alternative Fibers make Healthier Carpets
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Is there such a thing as “green” carpet? There’s some debate about what constitutes a green carpet, and though carpeting can [&hellip
Energy Efficient Lighting
October 15th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy efficient lighting is one of the five key elements of the Green Building Rating System from The Leadership in [&hellip
GTR: Organic Bedding and Mattresses with Dax Stores
October 12th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of organic bedding, mattresses, furniture, and other products with Mark Sweiger [&hellip
Wood Flooring Treatments
October 11th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
VOCs, those volatile, organic, quite likely carcinogenic compounds abound in the wood used in our homes and office spaces—and floors [&hellip
GTR: Sustainable Wood Flooring with Carlisle
July 30th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of sustainable and recycled wood flooring for green home projects with [&hellip
GTR: Cool Techniques for Daylighting with Solatube
July 1st, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of cool and innovative methods for daylighting your green home with [&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