Morton’s Pet Safe-T-Melt Giveaway
December 10th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
It’s hard to believe that winter is right around the corner, but being prepared is half of the battle. It [&hellip
Browsing the "Eco Friendly Home Maintenance" Category
11 Gift Wrapping Ideas that Waste Less
December 5th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Do you love giving thoughtful gifts but hate holiday waste? Try some of these gift wrapping ideas that are recycled and reusable!
Eco-Friendly Compostable Kitty Litter
October 28th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
You love your kitty, but how green is that particulate matter we call litter
How To Make Your Own Reusable Cleaning Wipes
September 15th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Drop the disposable cleaning wipe, step away from that plastic container so you can learn how to make your own reusable cleaning wipes
Scandinavian Simplicity for a Green Home
August 4th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Long before the Green Revolution began, Scandinavian cultures brought neat and tidiness to the forefront. Follow suit with these five simple ideas for Scandinavian simplicity at home
Combating Dust the Green Way
August 2nd, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
While the market is full of cleansers made for wood and now even all purpose for wood and glass, sometimes the solution is much more simple. Here are a few ways to send those dust particles packing
Is Your Insulation Bad For the Environment?
July 13th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Uh-oh. Turns out that many of the insulation materials we use to reduce our energy use (and thus reduce greenhouse [&hellip
Gardening on School Roofs
June 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You’ve probably heard of green roofs before. And if you have, you’ve probably even thought of the possibility of gardening [&hellip
Can the Color of your Roof Impact Climate Change?
August 10th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
White roofs might not be in vogue but apparently they can positively impact climate change
Install Energy Efficient Windows and Receive Tax Credit up to $1500
May 21st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Did you know that 25-35% of your home energy bill relates directly to the loss of heat through windows? It’s [&hellip
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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