Books that Changed Everything
March 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Falling in love with books is much like falling in love with humans: not only do they teach you new [&hellip
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Letter from the Editor… and a Call to Writers
February 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hi everyone- I’m Andrea, the new managing editor of Green Living Ideas! Green Living Ideas aims to be the best [&hellip
Green Wedding Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of
January 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you are into a green lifestyle then shouldn’t your big day reflect that too? Don’t think that a green [&hellip
cosmetic safety: the good, the bad, and the ugly!
January 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We put hundreds of products on our bodies each week- but how many of these are good and clean? And [&hellip
Everything old is New Again: Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard about The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving? Well, according to this great article from Treehugger, [&hellip
Easy DIY Gift Ideas for the Non-Crafty Green Diva
September 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
I'm not the craftiest green diva, but I have been so inspired by some of my creative friends lately. Pinterest has become a visual buffet of craft porn and I've been having this urge to stop everything, run to Michael's for supplies and get creative with so much of the old stuff lying around here.
Fresh Cut Flower Alternatives for Your Sweetheart
February 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Sure it may be easy to stop by the local grocery store for a bouquet of blooms, but do you know from where they came? Are they organic? Were the workers who cared for them and cut them treated and paid fairly? Worry not a minute longer about the ethics of the floral world. Here are some fresh cut flower alternatives for enchanting your sweetheart this Valentine's Day
10 Green Valentine’s Day Crafts
February 6th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Sweet Valentine's Day crafts to show everyone how much love you have!
Practicing Mindfulness
February 3rd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
How can you be more conscious of your actions and take care of your happiness at the same time
How to Recycle Brita Filters
February 1st, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Got a Brita filter at home? Learn how to recycle Brita filters to reduce your waste and turn the plastics into something awesome.
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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:
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