Eco Options for Outdoor Lighting
October 30th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Outdoor lighting can provide homeowners with sufficient light at night to walk about safely, discourage crime, and add an aesthetic [&hellip
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Using Green Power
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Want a really green house? Consider going "off the grid" altogether by powering your home only with the electricity you [&hellip
Efficient Heating and Cooling
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can use a lot of energy. Anything that increases energy use also causes [&hellip
Landscaping for a Sustainable Home
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an [&hellip
Ways to Protect Your Organic Garden From Pests
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Gardening is tough enough as it is, but when you are trying to grow organic vegetables or simply an organic [&hellip
Growing Organic Lettuce
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When attempting to grow any kind of organic produce, the first step is to make sure your soil is high [&hellip
Growing Organic Tomatoes
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
What’s better than a homegrown tomato? An organically homegrown tomato! Here are the steps for growing delicious organic tomatoes from [&hellip
Enviroscaping for Green Landscapes
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an [&hellip
GTR: Ecofriendly Landscaping and Synthetic Turf with EasyTurf
August 14th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about Ecofriendly Landscaping and new Synthetic Turf Products with Mike Bray, Director of [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
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