Can Home Automation make your Home Eco-friendly?
June 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
With so many technological advancements readily available at our fingertips, modern life has never been easier. An example of this [&hellip
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DIY Tiki Torches from Old Glass Bottles
June 3rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
But, if I had to choose my favorite segment from this week, I’d say it was GD Mizar’s DIY Tiki Torches segment! Aside from gardening and other fun stuff, this is on my agenda this weekend
Organic Pest Control: Two Effective Techniques
May 28th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Two effective, pesticide free ways of sustaining an organic healthy garden.
The Garden of Tomorrow: Harnessing Solar Energy
May 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
With warmer weather just peaking, it’s a great time to start planning for a stunning organic summer garden. Aside from [&hellip
How to Start an Organic Garden
May 18th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
With just a little bit of space and some dirt, you can grow your own organic fruits and veggies right from the comfort of your own home - pesticide and chemical free
Running with Mariel Hemingway Part 1: in the Green Divas Studio
May 13th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
The title of this article is metaphoric only, because I assure you there is no way I could physically keep up with Mariel Hemingway, if I ever had the opportunity or notion to run with her! And yes, it is my clever way of trying to weave in her two current projects -- a documentary film about her family, Running from Crazy; and her new book with Bobby Williams, Running with Nature.
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
More Great Ideas for Having a Low-Stress Organic Garden
March 25th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We had the opportunity to speak to Kristee Rosendahl, the force behind the BRILLIANT gardening app, SmartGardener on the radio show last week
skillshare!
January 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard of Skillshare? This is a VERY cool concept based on the principles of DIY (do-it-yourself) and community [&hellip
Farewells, Buddha Bellies & Tips for a Greener Home
January 7th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Jennifer Boyd of Boyd Wellness called in this week to offer some thoughtful and easy ways to create a healthier environment at home
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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