Why Are My Potted Herbs Dying? 5 Common Mistakes of Container Growers
May 21st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Growing herbs in your kitchen is an overall fantastic idea – it’s aesthetic, healthy, and adds flair to your cooking. [&hellip
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What is Greenwashing (and how do I spot it)?
May 17th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Have you noticed that “green” is an increasingly popular marketing strategy? As consumer concern over local and global environmental issues [&hellip
DIY Reusable Produce Bags From Old T-Shirts
May 14th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Zero-waste living is finally catching on, and not a moment too soon! If you’ve ever tried zero-waste grocery shopping, you [&hellip
Ultimate Guide to Soap Nuts: directions, tips, and tricks for organic, zero waste laundry, bug repelling, and truly compostable cleaning
May 8th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
You’ve probably at least heard of soap nuts and are interested to try them but have questions about how to [&hellip
How to Increase Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard
May 8th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Last week, the United Nations came out with the most alarming report to date about the state of the world’s [&hellip
Worm Bin Composting – The EASY Guide
May 6th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Want to start your own worm compost (also known as vermicast) bin, but not sure where to start? You’ve landed [&hellip
What is a CSA, and Is It Right For Me?
May 1st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
You may have heard the term CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture as the model grows in popularity. But what is [&hellip
LED Light Therapy and EMF
April 29th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
LED Light Therapy – Helpful or Harmful? A reader recently asked us about the safety of cosmetic LED light therapy [&hellip
What Happens When We Recycle? (And Why Recycling is Changing)
April 23rd, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Recycling has been on the forefront of the green movement since the 1970s. It makes individuals and businesses alike feel [&hellip
Voting with your dollars, and boycotting Trumpism
March 27th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we love to talk about steps anyone can take to make the world a better place. [&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