January 10th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Learn how you can save space and water consumption with vertical gardening. Here's the best ideas, tips and tricks to make vertical gardening and green walls a part of your life.
January 4th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
The basics of a rainwater harvesting system
November 11th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Swales are a natural way of capturing rainwater
August 26th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Fall is around the corner and of all the wonderful things you can do for the garden is mulching and this is why
July 12th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Everyone should compost. It's so easy and a great way to do your small part to help our environment. But what does it take to compost?
October 27th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
My mother kept a garden in my childhood backyard and considered it a point of pride. This summer my housemates [&hellip
June 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You’ve probably heard of green roofs before. And if you have, you’ve probably even thought of the possibility of gardening [&hellip
May 13th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
Guerrilla gardening is an increasingly popular way of reclaiming dead or derelict public spaces and improving them while having some [&hellip
May 18th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I’ve long been fascinated by guerilla gardening, in which gardeners illegally under the cover of night cultivate plants in public [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
