Energy Efficient Windows for Big Energy Savings
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If windows are the eyes of your home, and eyes are the windows to a soul, shouldn’t your home’s windows [&hellip
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Energy-Efficient Doors
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Your doors have to a lot to do, particularly exterior doors. Essentially, they need to prevent things you want to [&hellip
Fireplaces for Home Heating
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fireplaces truly are ancient. A hearth with a stone or masonry chimney represents a first advance from a fire built [&hellip
Green Gifting Guide: Green Tech
December 7th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re searching for trendy green tech toys this holiday seasons, you are certainly not alone! High tech is in [&hellip
Wood Product Certification
November 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When buying wood for a home project, we want to make sure that it has been sustainably harvested with a [&hellip
GTR: Efficient Lighting Controls with WattStopper
November 19th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about saving energy by using occupancy and daylighting controls with Jerry Mix, President [&hellip
Case Studies in Small Home Living
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Build a better world? Build community? Build your life? Building is such a valued activity in the U.S. and Canada [&hellip
Daylighting for Green Homes and Spaces
October 23rd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Designing buildings that maximize sunlight for illumination is an efficient and effective way to lower your energy bills, reduce your [&hellip
Landscaping for a Sustainable Home
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an [&hellip
Plug Those Air Leaks
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
One of the key factors that the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) takes into consideration when granting a [&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