Biodiverse Green Roofs
June 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Green roofs are vegetated roof covers constructed on top of a roof deck. Sometimes called an ecoroof or sky garden, [&hellip
Browsing the "Eco Friendly Home Maintenance" Category
4 Green Strategies for Keeping Cool
June 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Keep It Out. Thick or insulated walls, shade trees, deep eaves, and window awnings are all useful for making sure [&hellip
GTR: Low-VOC Paints with Sherwin Williams
March 13th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the use of Low-VOC (low toxicity) paints in green building/remodeling projects and healthy [&hellip
GTR: Water Conservation and Efficiency with Delta Faucet
March 9th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses how to choose water-efficient kitchen and bathroom appliances with Colin Thielman, Research and [&hellip
GTR: Natural Paints with Green Planet Paints
February 21st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of natural paints with Meredith Aronson, President of Green Planet Paints. [&hellip
GTR: Heating and Cooling with Home Comfort Zones
February 2nd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of intelligently monitoring and controlling your home’s heating and cooling with [&hellip
7 Energy Saving Tips to Keep You Cozy This Winter
January 31st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When it's icy outside, we step inside to shake off the cold, but keeping our homes heated can be very costly and energy intensive. Try these winter energy saving tips to reduce your heating bills this winter
GTR: Remodeling with Green Doors and Green Windows with Pella
January 21st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of building and remodeling sustainably using green doors and green windows [&hellip
GTR: Tankless Water Heaters with Rinnai
January 15th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about how to improve home energy efficiency using tankless water heaters with Mike [&hellip
Roofing
January 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The most essential feature of any roof is dependability. It must keep the weather out. Roofs should also be a [&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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems