Celebrate Permaculture Day!
May 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Instead of offering an explanation of permaculture, or trying to explain my opinions, this post starts with a quote from [&hellip
Browsing the "Green Lifestyle" Category
Host a Homemade Cocktail Party
May 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you are looking for a clever and homesteady theme for warm weather celebrations, what about hosting your own homemade [&hellip
Grow Tropical Fruits at Home!
May 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you love tropical fruit but strive to live a green life, then you have a bit of a conundrum [&hellip
Companies we Love: Glass Dharma Glass Straws
April 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
There are so many ways to green your lifestyle. Incorporating healthier foods, removing potentially toxic items from your house, and [&hellip
A Healthy, Eco-Friendly Way to Ditch Bottled Water
April 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In case you have not yet heard, bottled water is an ecological disaster! All those fossil fuels, all that toxciity, [&hellip
Essential Oils for Natural Wellness (and a giveaway!)
April 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Here are Green Living Ideas we’re big fans of natural remedies, and essential oils are almost always a part of [&hellip
50 Easy Ways to Keep Earth Day Going All Year
April 23rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I listed 25 ways to celebrate earth day without buying anything, knowing there were thousands, and I was so impressed with some of the suggestions, I thought I would incorporate them into this updated post and give my Care2 peeps a little credit. Really, these are things we should find ways to incorporate into our every-day lives, so . .
10 Reasons you Should Avoid Bottled Water
April 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Bottled water is nothing short of an ecological disaster. Taking a readily available resource and placing it in an unsustainable [&hellip
From the Archives: How Healthy is Your Bedroom?
April 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
A few years ago, Eco Karen created this great post about easy ways to ensure that your bedroom, where we [&hellip
Aspects of Green Living in Everyday Life
April 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Behaving in a sustainable manner doesn’t necessarily mean making extreme sacrifices and having to pay huge amounts of money for [&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