Tips for Lowering Your Cooling Cost
October 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Here are some helpful tips for lowering your cooling cost around the home.
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Energy Consumption of Gaming Consoles: These Games SUCK!
January 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Ever wonder about the energy consumption of gaming consoles? Unfortunately it's quite high. Learn how to reduce your energy use when you play
Going Green With Radiant Barriers
April 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
People are always looking for ways to cut energy costs on their homes. A popular and efficient way is to [&hellip
Scandinavian Simplicity for a Green Home
August 4th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Long before the Green Revolution began, Scandinavian cultures brought neat and tidiness to the forefront. Follow suit with these five simple ideas for Scandinavian simplicity at home
Puma Steps Into Mobile With Solar Powered Phone
July 27th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Puma has decided to lace up their eco-shoes and step with both feet into the smartphone market- and their first [&hellip
The UN Urges a Vegan World
June 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
What will the projected 9.1 billion people on Earth by 2050 eat? Are animal products a generation or two away [&hellip
New EPA Rules for Greenhouse Gases
May 24th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released final versions of their new rules for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from [&hellip
50 Low-Carbon Villages in Taiwan
April 26th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This week Taiwan announced their intention to create 50 “low-carbon villages” by the end of 2011. According to Taiwan’s Environmental [&hellip
When Drying Clothes on a Clothesline is Against the Rules
November 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“If my husband has a right to have guns in the house, I have a right to hang laundry,” says [&hellip
Funeral and Memorial Services
September 29th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The conventional end of a human life in American society is cloaked in an excess of “packaging” that requires an [&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