Natural Pest Control for the Organic Home and Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “Pesticides are not ‘safe.’ They are produced specifically because they are toxic to [&hellip
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Going Green with Gardening
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
An organic garden can supply you year after year with fresh and healthy organic food for a fraction of the price you would [&hellip
Green Remodeling with Eco Friendly Paint
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Looking for a way to make your house beautiful? There are many ways to update an old home, but whether [&hellip
Using All Natural Household Products in Green Kitchens
November 6th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Your kitchen is filled with gleaming new ENERGY STAR appliances and you compost every scrap that is suitable for your [&hellip
Natural Options for Wood Floor Polish
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
It can be tough to find a wood floor polish that is healthy for you, kind to the environment, and [&hellip
Some Great Green Business Ideas
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you want to save the environment AND earn a living, there are many wonderful green business ideas to choose [&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
Solar Energy and Photovoltaics: A Primer
October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Among the most promising technologies that we have in the effort to fight global warming is photovoltaics, or PV. PV [&hellip
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The concept behind fuel cells has been around since 1839, but the first working fuel cell wasn’t built until 1843 when [&hellip
The Benefits of Eating Organic Whole Foods
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Organic whole foods are foods that are unrefined/unprocessed completely or processed and refined as little as possible. Examples of organic [&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