Adding Aluminum Foil to Your Stove’s Reflector Drip Pans
May 13th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Looking for a simple way to make your home more energy efficient? Adding aluminum foil to your stove’s grimy/eroded reflector [&hellip
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Checking for Phantom Loads Using a Watt-Meter
May 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Eliminating phantom loads (vampire power) from your home is a great way to save money on your monthly utilities. What’s a phantom [&hellip
SolarCity Comes To Nevada
May 2nd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
SolarCity, the largest solar power provider in the United States, has just entered the Nevada market. As elsewhere, homeowners can [&hellip
Top 20 Home Improvement Sites: GreenLivingIdeas Makes The List!
April 12th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Home improvement comes in many forms. Here at GreenLivingIdeas, we aim to deliver good quality ideas for greening (which we [&hellip
The Evolution of LED Lighting
August 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
LEDs were previously known as the eco-friendly, expensive little diodes that are not overly powerful. Sure, they were not too [&hellip
The Best Energy Information from the Crowd!
August 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Check out this awesome infographic from Energy Savings– they’ve looked at some of the best energy efficiency projects from Kickstarter [&hellip
Deep Energy Retrofit: What it is and How it Can Help Create an Energy Efficient Home
June 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
More homeowners today realize the importance of having an energy efficient home. A decade ago, heating and cooling expenses created [&hellip
The Dog that Rescued Me & a 101 on Residential Solar
February 18th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We not only celebrated Valentine’s Day, but the addition of a new furry green diva, Gracie Mae. GD Meg rescued Gracie Mae, who came up from Texas to Eleventh Hour Rescue here in NJ. Gracie Mae is a gorgeous 5-year old dog that is ALL love, wags and licks and only had one sneezing fit during the broadcast
How Living Roofs Improve Solar Panel Performance
February 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Both green roofs and solar panels have their own set of unique benefits that make them well worth considering on [&hellip
Five Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
January 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Paying your energy bill is never an exciting moment, but it shouldn’t be like pulling teeth. If you’re anguishing over [&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