September 24th, 2018 | by Sponsored Content
If you are committed to a greener home, you need to look out for those energy draining vampires that drive up your energy costs and damage the environment a few watts at a time. Learn more about what energy vampires to look out for here.
July 7th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Ensuring that your oven is sealed properly makes better baked goods and improves efficiency. Here's how you can easily and quickly fix an oven seal
May 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Eliminating phantom loads (vampire power) from your home is a great way to save money on your monthly utilities. What’s a phantom [&hellip
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The world of Home Automation doesn’t just include items like security systems. That’s part of it, but only the beginning. [&hellip
April 14th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The appliances that are in our homes – washers, dryers, fridges and stoves – play a major role in our [&hellip
April 24th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Do vampires and phantoms haunt you? No, not the kind that lurk around your psyche or those two-fanged kind traditionally [&hellip
February 27th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of eco-friendly appliances and differences in European vs. American efficiency standards [&hellip
November 23rd, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about efficient ENERGY STAR products and the Change a Light Campaign with Wendy [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
