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
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Greening Your Holiday Season
November 27th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You can enjoy and savor the winter holiday season much more this year by not allowing it to overwhelm you [&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
Eco Lighting for the Home
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
New ideas and technologies for sustainable lighting are constantly burgeoning and it’s great when we can use them to brighten [&hellip
PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future
November 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re on the lookout for the Next Big Thing in green cars, you might be thinking about plug-in hybrids—especially [&hellip
Energy-Saving Light Control Systems
November 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Using electronic lighting control systems to save energy is increasingly a mandatory part of commercial lighting design, and it can [&hellip
The 411 on Recycled Tile Flooring
November 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A number of green companies have started recycling unwanted glass, stone, and plastic into floor tiles. This makes for an [&hellip
Eco Friendly Dining
October 31st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Whether you’re on a non-stop extended vacation or you’re visiting a friend in the neighboring town, you can observe some [&hellip
Eco Options for Outdoor Lighting
October 30th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Outdoor lighting can provide homeowners with sufficient light at night to walk about safely, discourage crime, and add an aesthetic [&hellip
GTR: What to Look for in Energy-Efficient PCs with Dell
October 30th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses green computing and what to look for in energy-efficient PCs with Mark Newton, [&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