November 10th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
For some, frost season has arrived while others still have a little planning time to ready crops. Gardening season may have ended for some of the country, while the rest will enjoy planting and harvesting fall and winter crops so long as they stay protected from frost damage. Here are five simple ways to protect plants from frost
September 10th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Wouldn't it be great if world's garbage did not end up in landfills or be incinerated? And wouldn't it be great if you can throw out your garbage and a big composting machine can turn it into nutrient filled mulch in matter of hours and not months or years? If a green technology company called Ecologico-Logic had its way, it just may be possible to turn garbage into plant food and we don't have to worry about clogging landfills or polluting the air. [Top image: Artist rendering of 50 ton per day capacity muncher by Jacob Dickinson, used with permission from Ecologic Logic
July 12th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Everyone should compost. It's so easy and a great way to do your small part to help our environment. But what does it take to compost?
March 31st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are interested in a sustainable hardwood flooring option for your home then you must consider bamboo. It’s easy [&hellip
January 15th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
So you’ve pledged your allegiance to clean, green energy and are looking for ways to support it. How about generating [&hellip
May 19th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks about sustainable options for synthetic turf as a green alternative to conventional lawns [&hellip
May 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It is customary to celebrate a wedding event by gift giving. The tradition of wedding registries—a store’s list of gifts [&hellip
January 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Some people do their banking online and some buy checks made from recycled paper. For most of us, the idea [&hellip
June 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you’ve been in the solar energy industry as long as I have, you often end up with a sense of déjà [&hellip
July 16th, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
by Paul Wheaton Once upon a time at a kitchen table in Montana, four people talked about installing a new [&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