Optimizing your radiator for efficiency: how to bleed the line
June 30th, 2015 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to periodically perform a little maintenance on [&hellip
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How to clean the burn sensor on your furnace
June 29th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Regularly cleaning the burn sensor (aka flame rod) on your home’s furnace is a great way to ensure that it’s [&hellip
How To Clean The Condensate Line On Your Air Conditioner: Preventive Maintenance
June 26th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Cleaning out your home air conditioner (A/C)’s condensate line can go a long way in making your system more energy [&hellip
How and why to change the direction of your ceiling fans in summer and winter
June 26th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Did you know that your ceiling fans may actually spin in two different directions? It’s true, and it’s not just [&hellip
How to detect and eliminate drafts for better home insulation
April 27th, 2015 | by Peter Young
When it comes to saving money and energy around your home one of the best things you can do is [&hellip
Go Green and Healthy in the Bathroom: Simple Tips to Save Water and Energy
March 13th, 2015 | by Chris Keenan
Bathrooms are a great area of the home to target for a green renovation, particularly because they use so much water and energy
Skylights – An Eco-Friendly Way To Light Up Your Home, and a Hawaii Case Study
March 12th, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
Have you ever sat at your cubicle under fluorescent lights and stared at your computer screen for 9 hours [&hellip
How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
February 24th, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
When you sit down and think about your dream kitchen/home what do you see? I think it's safe to assume for many people they envision having every home appliance known to man.
The True Cost Of Light Bulbs: LED vs CFL vs Incandescent
February 19th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Thomas Edison (the man who invented the modern incandescent light bulb as we know it) once said “We will make [&hellip
How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
December 18th, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you’re looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive way to make your home more energy efficient, try installing a [&hellip
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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