August 11th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
While we have come to rely on shampoo for cleaning away dirt and oil, the body only needs a little help accomplishing this task on its on. Here are some shampoo alternatives readily found in the kitchen or at least inexpensively purchased
August 9th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Reusable water containers are readily available and a wave of change is moving away from plastic bottles. There is still much to do. and you can keep it going by following these 5 other simple ways to wean off of plastic
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
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
July 27th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Can It Forward Day is August 13th. Learn everything you need to learn in canning and preserve summers' bounty for you to enjoy all year round.
April 22nd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I heard years ago that traffic was the number one public complaint. In that light, the following information may not [&hellip
March 19th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with author Annie Leonard about her book, “The Story of Stuff.” iPods, DVD players, [&hellip
December 10th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Do you know your neighbors well? Do you often eat together, or share tools, equipment, or transportation? Does the neighborhood [&hellip
November 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“If my husband has a right to have guns in the house, I have a right to hang laundry,” says [&hellip
September 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with Founder and Editor of LighterFootstep and MoreMinimal, Chris Baskind, about being an eco-publisher [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
