The Hidden Risks of Aquatic Exercise
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
What could be more attractive to an aspirer of green living than a form of exercise that appears to leave [&hellip
Browsing the "chemicals" Tag
7 Simple Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
March 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It’s never the wrong season to scrutinize what floats into and around our homes. Spring is an especially important time [&hellip
Breathe Easy with Natural Air Fresheners
March 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
We all want a nice smelling home, which is why air fresheners are so popular. Many spray and plug-in fragrance [&hellip
The Dirty Scoop on Laundry Soap
March 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Health-conscious label readers know that the lists of barely recognizable ingredients on product labels can be dizzying, and deceptive. But [&hellip
Natural Clothing for Your Eco Baby
February 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Baby outfits are among the cutest, most endearing inanimate objects in the world. In every culture, miniature versions of adult [&hellip
Natural Deodorants and Antiperspirants
February 26th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Wondering why natural antiperspirants and deodorants are better than their conventional cousins? Here's everything you need to know, including which natural brands work!
Alternative Cleaning Cloths
February 25th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Conventional household sponges are a complicated business. Ironically, these items are useful for cleaning but if the sponges themselves are [&hellip
Earth-friendly Yarns for Eco-conscious Knitting
February 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Most knitters know few pleasures greater than working with yarn and needles in hand. Yarn’s beautiful colors and unique texture [&hellip
Sleep Safely with Organic Bedding
January 27th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever been bombarded with allergy sensitivity, asthma attacks, or even more troubling medical conditions, and wondered why? Sometimes [&hellip
Tips for Packing a Nutritious, Waste-Free Lunch
January 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever dropped into the school lunchroom to see what “lunch” means at your child’s school? If he or [&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