5 Energy Saving Tips To Beat The Heat
October 9th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Everyone knows how uncomfortable it can be to be stuck in a hot car, classroom, or home in the middle of a [&hellip
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6 Easy Ways to Green Your Laundry
September 23rd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
One of the best ways you can save money, water and energy is to green your laundry, and it’s actually [&hellip
How To Insulate Your Hot Water Heater Tank
September 16th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Did you know that by simply insulating your hot water tank you could save anywhere from 4%-9% on your water [&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 Fridge And Freezer Work
September 12th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Knowing how your fridge and freezer work is a great place to start when it comes to making them more [&hellip
Checking for Phantom Loads Using a Watt-Meter
May 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Eliminating phantom loads (vampire power) from your home is a great way to save money on your monthly utilities. What’s a phantom [&hellip
10 Ways to Save Energy in the Kitchen
June 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
These 10 little tips and tricks will help save heaps of energy in the kitchen AND you will save lots [&hellip
Going Green, Making the Philosophical Choice Work at Work
September 17th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
Making the office greener is not an easy task. Follow these tips to help make your work place get a little bit more energy efficient.
At the Intersection of Renewable Energy and Historic Architecture, A Wreck of Old Forms and New Ideas
June 22nd, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
The Soulard of St. Louis is one of the city's oldest settled areas, featuring homes and business establishments built more than 150 years ago during the heyday of American westward expansion. The neighborhood is so historic, in fact, that it's covered by both state and federal historic building legislation from end to end. That's fine in most cases, and it has created a neighborhood with a distinctly "Americana" feel that most residents enjoy and want to preserve
Kill a Watt Review and Giveaway
October 17th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
I live in the Northeast and as you might have guessed, my monthly electricity bill in winter months can feed [&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