Green Deal Hunting: Shopping Around Before Signing the Dotted Line
June 2nd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
You will probably have already heard about the Green Deal initiative. Despite the obvious attractions and incentives to sign up [&hellip
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Top 20 Home Improvement Sites: GreenLivingIdeas Makes The List!
April 12th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Home improvement comes in many forms. Here at GreenLivingIdeas, we aim to deliver good quality ideas for greening (which we [&hellip
America Recycles Day!
November 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Ready to think outside of the (recyclable) box? Today is “America Recycles Day” and to honor this, Recyclebank, the company [&hellip
Home Automation vs. Utility Bill: Who wins the cost battle?
August 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In the smart home of the future, an integrated system will allow your cell phone or tablet to control your [&hellip
Deep Energy Retrofit: What it is and How it Can Help Create an Energy Efficient Home
June 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
More homeowners today realize the importance of having an energy efficient home. A decade ago, heating and cooling expenses created [&hellip
Aspects of Green Living in Everyday Life
April 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Behaving in a sustainable manner doesn’t necessarily mean making extreme sacrifices and having to pay huge amounts of money for [&hellip
Going Green With Radiant Barriers
April 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
People are always looking for ways to cut energy costs on their homes. A popular and efficient way is to [&hellip
How Living Roofs Improve Solar Panel Performance
February 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Both green roofs and solar panels have their own set of unique benefits that make them well worth considering on [&hellip
Five Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
January 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Paying your energy bill is never an exciting moment, but it shouldn’t be like pulling teeth. If you’re anguishing over [&hellip
The UK steps up green living a notch: the biggest home improvement scheme since WWII
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
The UK government has taken control of the quickly spiralling environmental situation that grips the country with “the biggest home-improvement [&hellip
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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:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems