Five Beautiful Edible Plants in Purple
November 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
For the uninitiated, a garden is a garden, except when it isn’t. For many, a garden falls into two camps: [&hellip
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Share Backyard Fruit with Your Neighbors
June 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I grew up with a peach tree in our small suburban backyard. Our next door neighbor also had a peach [&hellip
Vegetated Roofs and Walls Do More than Please the Eye
May 8th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
There’s nothing more pleasing than driving through an established neighborhood and taking in the architectural scenery and the manicured lush [&hellip
Indoor and Outdoor Water Saving Tips
April 30th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Approximately only 3 percent of the earth’s water is fresh, and less than 1 percent is available for human consumption. [&hellip
GTR: Intelligent Irrigation Technologies for Greener Landscaping with Hydropoint
July 1st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the use of intelligent irrigation technologies to save water and green your landscaping [&hellip
GTR: Ecoturf Solutions with Tom Diehl
May 19th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks about sustainable options for synthetic turf as a green alternative to conventional lawns [&hellip
GTR: Ecofriendly Landscaping and Synthetic Turf with EasyTurf
August 14th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about Ecofriendly Landscaping and new Synthetic Turf Products with Mike Bray, Director of [&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:
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