Eleven Ways to Reduce Paper Waste
August 12th, 2013 | by Ruksana Hussain
Sure, you have read all about paper conservation… but how many pointers have you adopted in your home or office? [&hellip
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BNTO by Cuppow Product Review
August 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas was recently send a super cool BNTO by the makers of Cuppow. The BNTO is a little [&hellip
Martha Stewart Shares her Love of Beekeeping!
July 31st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We all know Martha is the goddess of the home, but she is also quite the homesteader too. She has [&hellip
5 Eco-Healthy Reasons To Practice Yoga Outside
July 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to feature Alexis from The Art of Sacred Body as a guest writer today! Alexis is [&hellip
The Blue-Green Box: The Aquaponics Aquarium
July 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Have you ever looked at your aquarium and thought, “I wish this was growing plants too?” Well, the solution is [&hellip
9 Amazing Facts about Hemp
July 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hemp is one of the most amazing crops. It’s easy to grow (um, just like a weed), it’s beneficial to [&hellip
Tips for staying cool & having fun in a heat wave
July 23rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I'm not sure what the temperature is where you are, but here in New Jersey we are experiencing a string of seriously steamy days that makes going out the door feel more like walking into a sauna. Everyone seems a little cranky and we are all getting weary from talk of the weather and idiotic posts on Facebook about popped corn and God cooking NJ (yes, I am guilty of sharing both of these, because they made me LOL at a weak moment and I just couldn't help myself)
Toyota Prius Plugin MPG Challenge for Charity
July 15th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I’m thrilled to be participating in Toyota’s Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge. For the next 30 days, I’ll be driving a Prius plugin hybrid to win money for Eleventh Hour Rescue. I’ve got some serious competition with my green colleagues – Earth Day New York, Inhabitat, EcoKaren, Green Living Guy (aka Green Dude Seth Leitman), Green-4-U, and New York Green Advocate
Green Smoothies Really Do Work Magic
July 12th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
I was addicted to carbs and cheese; and yes, admission IS the first step to recovery. Because although I told [&hellip
Organic Pest Control for Flea Beetles
July 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Flea beetles are small, black little pests that infest your beautiful garden. These tiny insects jump like fleas when disturbed, [&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
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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
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— 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
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— 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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