November 26th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
Teachers provide incredible services to the community. The work is tough, the kids can be little pieces of s**t sometimes, [&hellip
November 24th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
We all live in the fast lane and it is very hard to make changes in our daily routine. To [&hellip
November 22nd, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
There is something inherently peaceful about sitting in your backyard, sipping a mug of coffee (or your favorite beverage) and [&hellip
October 14th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
If you’re considering a new refrigerator, here’s some steps to make sure you get one that saves you money and [&hellip
October 1st, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
Here at Green Living Ideas, we love simple, elegant concepts that embody complex systems in a sustainable way. When they [&hellip
August 30th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Next to grocery shopping, eating out can be one of the biggest waste-makers in our day-to-day lives. People eat out [&hellip
August 22nd, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In our zero waste series, we’ve been digging a little more into those famous “3 Rs” – or at least [&hellip
July 31st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Chlorine bleach has long been used for disinfecting surfaces and for whitening things. The environmental and health hazards of chlorine [&hellip
July 30th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In this part of our zero waste series, we focus on the 2nd of the famous “3 Rs”. This, of [&hellip
July 23rd, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
If you love your home and that is where your heart is, then keeping it vibrant during seasonal changes must [&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
