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Learn how R-410a refrigerant is a more eco-friendly solution for your HVAC needs
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Today is Ecological Deficit Day: Read the Report about Resource Capacity in the US
July 14th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
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How our Trash Affects the Whole Planet
April 24th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Do you know how our trash affects the whole planet? In this in-depth article, we look at the ways that plastics & chemicals pollute our most sensitive environments, including our oceans, our animals and our own bodies
5 Money-saving Sustainable Food Strategies
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How to Create a Healthy Kitchen
November 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
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Homesteading Book Reviews
August 19th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
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BNTO by Cuppow Product Review
August 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
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Tips for Reducing our Reliance on Plastic
June 10th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
The show was all about plastic — the good, the bad, the ugly, and what you can do to upgrade your own plastic habits
Potty Talk: Is Toilet Paper Toxic?
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Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
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— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
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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:
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