Farewells, Buddha Bellies & Tips for a Greener Home
January 7th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Jennifer Boyd of Boyd Wellness called in this week to offer some thoughtful and easy ways to create a healthier environment at home
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5 Easy Ways to Keep it Green in 2013
December 31st, 2012 | by The Green Divas
I had a an exceptionally fun morning Christmas Day on the set of Good Day NY on FOX 5. I talked with Dave Price and Anna about keeping it green in 2013 . .
How Home Automation Saves Energy and Money
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The world of Home Automation doesn’t just include items like security systems. That’s part of it, but only the beginning. [&hellip
The UK steps up green living a notch: the biggest home improvement scheme since WWII
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
The UK government has taken control of the quickly spiralling environmental situation that grips the country with “the biggest home-improvement [&hellip
Four Tips to Help You Save this Winter
November 23rd, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
How a few simple things can help you save energy and money this winter
Tips For a Green Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the holiday season is a time of year which sees a huge increase is global waste
Powerlessness & Gratitude: Message from post-Sandy NJ
November 6th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We are in northern, New Jersey. We were hit pretty hard by Sandy, but from what I can tell, we got off easy compared to lower Manhattan, Queens and the Jersey shore. We experienced 5 days of powerlessness. By day 3 I stopped flicking light switches, and quickly adjusted to candlelit dinners and huddling around the fireplaces for warmth, light and quietude.
Solar Power for Military Homes
May 28th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S., a day we honor those who have died in the line of military [&hellip
Keep the Vampires Away and Reduce Your Home Energy Use
March 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
First of all, we had a special Green Diva in Training, 11-year-old, Zoe Marcus in the studio and she should [&hellip
Why You Need a Home Electricity Usage Audit
March 5th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The following guest post is by Your Energy Team, a energy audit company based in New Jersey. If you believe [&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