Zero Waste Living – 6 Ways to Quit Single Use Plastic in Your Grocery Shopping Routine
April 16th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We all know that plastic waste is becoming an acute problem on land and in our oceans. While many people [&hellip
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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
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
Kailash Ecovillage: Profile of an urban intentional community in Portland
January 2nd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
When you think of an intentional community, do you envision a rural setting far away from it all with people [&hellip
Strategies For Thinking About A Tiny House
January 29th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Many people have been attracted to the increasingly popular idea of going small by either buying or building a tiny [&hellip
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life: Limit Consumption for More Joy, Less Stuff
March 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Limiting consumption doesn't have to mean feeling deprived. Here are some radical ways to simplify your life, so you can love more and consume less
Home Remedies for Poison Ivy + How to Avoid It
March 29th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There are dozens of home remedies for poison ivy that can help heal and soothe the skin after a run-in with this troublesome plant
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&hellip
5 Energy Saving Tips To Beat The Heat
October 9th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Everyone knows how uncomfortable it can be to be stuck in a hot car, classroom, or home in the middle of a [&hellip
Going The Extra Green Mile For Eco-Friendly Driving
October 9th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Have a gas guzzler? You could save thousands of dollars and large amounts of carbon emissions by having a more [&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