July 9th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
‘Sustainable’ is one of just a few words being tossed around in the current cultural salad to enlighten us about how to create a more conscious way of living on this earth among our fellow creatures. What does sustainability mean to you
July 3rd, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
With school out for summer you may be one of the many teachers or students who finds themselves with free [&hellip
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
July 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Teak is a hardwood indigenous to the south east of Asia. Teak trees take a long time to mature and [&hellip
June 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to welcome our newest writer, Jami Scholl. Jami is a Life Coach for WellBeing with [&hellip
June 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Algae can turn your beautiful water feature or pond into an ugly green mess. Not only is it impossible to [&hellip
June 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It should be obvious that the more care you give to your garden furniture the longer it will last. Keeping [&hellip
June 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The last time I wrote, I was traveling around Japan, taking note of all the recycling practices that are in [&hellip
June 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Today in our series of Companies we Love, Green Living Ideas features Well-in-Hand herbal remedies, which has been one of [&hellip
June 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
With so many technological advancements readily available at our fingertips, modern life has never been easier. An example of this [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
