DIY (Almost) All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
January 22nd, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
This is my go-to, reach-for cleaner for almost any kind of grime almost anywhere in my house. It especially shines [&hellip
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Fluffy DIY Shaving Cream
January 16th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
What do many Americans do nearly every day that physically drags the natural oil and moisture out of our skin [&hellip
Green, Clean DIY Laundry Soap
January 4th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
There may be lurking in your laundry room something even scarier than last week’s monumental pile of dirty clothes. It [&hellip
How to Be Vegan: The Eating Vegan Edition
September 14th, 2015 | by Becky Striepe
Learning how to be vegan can seem overwhelming at first, so we’re going to walk you through it, room by [&hellip
Thanksgiving Recipes, Save the Honey Bees & Reducing Holiday Waste
November 25th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Then we got to chat about some of Zeke's favorite Thanksgiving recipes that include honey (of course!). He talked about brining a turkey as well as cranberry sauce with honey. Lots of ideas
Do You Have a Plug-in Car Personality?
November 12th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Our favorite green car dude, John Voelcker, Sr. Editor of GreenCarReports.com, came to the Green Diva Studio to talk about [&hellip
Rockin with Willie Nile & Running from Crazy: Inspiring Week
November 5th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
GD Meg got a private concert (well almost, there were about 10 people in the HomeGrownRadioNJ studio) with Willie Nile, who has just released a new CD, American Ride . . . GD Mizar and I went to New York for the premiere of Running from Crazy and not only got to see Mariel Hemingway again, but we got to meet Bobby Williams in person finally, and we made some new friends before the show
Surfrider Foundation on Anniversary of Sandy & more
October 29th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
It is the anniversary of Sandy (the super storm -- thank you climate change!), and we here in New Jersey are still not fully recovered -- primarily at the shore, but there are some folks inland that had some pretty big changes as the result of Sandy's wrath. I personally had two cars totaled by one of the neighbors trees
Easy Ways to Help Save the Honey Bees
August 6th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
When one stands before a hive of bees, one should say quite solemnly to oneself, ‘By way of the hive the whole cosmos enters man and makes him strong and able’ - Rudolf Steiner
4 Ways to be a Happy Camper on Summer Vacation
July 29th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Whether you are headed to the beach, or to experience a farm stay, or to a luxurious (but eco-friendly) hotel somewhere, or to visit family, or to pitch a tent in your favorite spot in nature, we shared tips for you on the Green Divas Radio Show this week
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Kitchen Efficiency
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— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
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— 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
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— 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
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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