How To Check For A Leak In Your Toilet Tank
May 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Identifying and fixing water leaks in your home can add up to some big water and money savings. According to [&hellip
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How to Unclog a Drain Using a Sink Plunger
May 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
It’s never convenient, and its happened to just about everyone you know. A clogged drain. Conventional wisdom would say reach [&hellip
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
Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
May 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the easiest and quickest ways to save money on your monthly utilities is to set your fridge/freezer to [&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
Home Automation vs. Utility Bill: Who wins the cost battle?
August 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In the smart home of the future, an integrated system will allow your cell phone or tablet to control your [&hellip
How to clean up and recycle a broken CFL safely
July 8th, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Some people do not buy CFLs for fear of breaking one and having their home contaminated with mercury. The fear [&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
Are you Pouring Money down the Bathroom Drain?
February 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This cute little infographic has a big message: everyday we’re wasting liters (gallons, if you are in the US) of [&hellip
Eco Friendly Tips For Ridding Your Garden of Snails
November 24th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
A simple step-by-step guide for an eco-friendly, DIY snail trap
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Lighting
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— True Cost of LEDs
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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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems