The Basics Of HVAC
September 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, heating, ventilation and air [&hellip
Browsing the "energy-efficiency" Tag
5 Money-saving Sustainable Food Strategies
September 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
What do you store your leftovers in? I’m sure, like most people you place them into a plastic tupperware container, [&hellip
7 Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Fridge And Freezer
September 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Refrigerators and freezers represent one of the best opportunities in your home to achieve both energy and money savings. [&hellip
How To Insulate Your Hot Water Pipes
September 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the best ways to save money and energy around your home is to insulate your hot water pipes. [&hellip
How Your Pool Pump And Filter Work
September 13th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Most people think their pool might be a “fixed cost” when it comes to its electricity consumption, often assuming that, [&hellip
A Guide To Understanding Modern Light Bulbs: Style
August 28th, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you were to walk down the lighting isle of your local hardware store, how many different types of light [&hellip
How To Check Your Pool And Hot Tub Filters, Change or Clean Filter
August 27th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Changing or cleaning your pool and hot tub filters is a great way to prolong the life of your pool [&hellip
Proper Lighting Levels For Various Activities
August 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to illuminating your home, ensuring that you aren’t over or under-lighting your living spaces can make a [&hellip
Easy Maintenance Tips For Your Window Or Central A/C Unit to Improve Energy Efficiency
August 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Maintaining your A/C unit, regardless of style, is a great way to keep your home cool and using energy efficiently. [&hellip
Benefits of Home Automation (an Infographic)
January 2nd, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Editor’s Note: We’re happy to feature this guest post and gorgeous infographic from My Alarm Center today on Green Living [&hellip
Connect With Us!
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