Daylighting for Green Homes and Spaces
October 23rd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Designing buildings that maximize sunlight for illumination is an efficient and effective way to lower your energy bills, reduce your [&hellip
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Green Technology
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you were to list the greenest things on the planet, it’s unlikely that technology would earn a spot anywhere [&hellip
Plug Those Air Leaks
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
One of the key factors that the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) takes into consideration when granting a [&hellip
Green Business and the Eco Office
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Green business tips that can help your office become more sustainable.
How Electric Cars Work
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Electric cars, or battery electric vehicles, date back to 1835 when a professor from the Netherlands named Sibrandus Stratingh introduced [&hellip
Cut Your Garbage Output
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You may have a hybrid car and all the latest energy-efficient appliances, but if you’re still throwing away a great [&hellip
Light Your Green Kitchen
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Anyone who loves to cook knows that a kitchen needs good lighting. Yet light costs money—and energy. If you’re designing [&hellip
Eco Friendly Living and Global Warming Issues
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Most scientists and ordinary people now agree that global warming is a serious issue. Here are a few simple ways to [&hellip
Green Computing
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
We love our computers. We use them to socialize, learn, play, work and shop. But how much electricity is that [&hellip
Alternative Fibers make Healthier Carpets
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Is there such a thing as “green” carpet? There’s some debate about what constitutes a green carpet, and though carpeting can [&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