December 18th, 2014 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to add vinegar to your hot water tank. Check out this article to learn how and why it helps
September 17th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
Making the office greener is not an easy task. Follow these tips to help make your work place get a little bit more energy efficient.
February 9th, 2021 | by Guest Contributor
The world is growing more environmentally conscious, and aspects of everyday life are being adapted to meet these new demands. [&hellip
August 20th, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
It’s hot out, amiright? Death Valley just registered the hottest temp ever recorded in planet earth’s history. Thanks to the [&hellip
October 25th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The term “green garden” might sound somewhat ridiculous as after all, that’s what pretty much everyone in the world wants. [&hellip
October 17th, 2018 | by Sponsored Content
When you purchase an existing home, you don’t have much say over the home’s architecture, materials, or systems. You basically have to live with whatever the original builder decided to do. This is why home additions and extensions are so exciting. They allow you, the homeowner, to have control over the eco-friendliness of your home without building a new structure from scratch.
October 9th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
There are endless ways to make your home more efficient, but some are easier than others to implement. Energy efficiency [&hellip
April 8th, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Window inserts are a cost effective way to insulate your house. This review shares before and after thermal images, and a personal review of window inserts in the home.
February 17th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is the world’s source for green living news, sustainable lifestyle tips, and energy efficient home maintenance. We [&hellip
February 2nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
We all know that energy efficient technologies and greener routines are the future. Not necessarily because we prefer them or because [&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