A Quick Guide To How A Solar Hot Water Heater Works
December 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Solar hot water heaters (here’s one solar water heater option) are a great way to make your home more energy [&hellip
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December 2nd, 2014 | by Sponsored Content
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but the latest and greatest craze in the energy market is sweeping the nation [&hellip
A Quick Guide To Ballasts: Electric vs. Magnetic
November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to making your home more energy efficient one of the places you’re not likely to look is [&hellip
How To Use Timers In Your Home For Maximum Energy Efficiency
November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Looking for an elegant and simple way to save money and make your home more energy efficient? Installing a timer [&hellip
How To Flush Your Hot Water Tank
November 21st, 2014 | by Peter Young
Your hot water tank represents one of the biggest opportunities for both money and water savings in your home. Literally [&hellip
Sealing window and door frames for energy conservation: caulking and other solutions
November 20th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Keeping your home properly sealed is a great way to ensure that it’s using energy efficiently, and if you know [&hellip
LEDs vs CFLs: Which Makes The Most Sense For You And Your Home
November 20th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to illuminating your home there seems to be an endless number of options available, but which one [&hellip
3-Way Bulbs: How They Work And How They Can Save You Money
November 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you’re looking for a way to spend a little less money around your home, try finding places where you [&hellip
How to Create Thermal Barriers to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
October 28th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
The importance of properly insulating your home should be quite apparent at this point. Creating so-called thermal barriers in the home to keep heat from moving from one place to another can save a lot of money on heating and cooling costs as well as help keep living and working spaces more comfortable
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&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