Support Your Farmers by Eating Locally
February 16th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Did you know that you can help curtail global warming just by changing up the fruits and vegetables you buy [&hellip
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The Tankless Water Heater for Long-Term Savings
January 26th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Just as a calm, warm shower can cleanse the body, a green way of doing it can soothe the soul. [&hellip
Generating Your Own Wind Power
January 15th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
So you’ve pledged your allegiance to clean, green energy and are looking for ways to support it. How about generating [&hellip
Why It’s Cool to Carpool
January 8th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Almost everyone knows the feeling of being stuck in traffic next to the HOV lane and just itching to pull [&hellip
Handmade Holiday Gifts That Favor Your Budget
December 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Handmade holiday gifts often conjure up visions of less-than-attractive sweaters knitted by sweet Aunt Millie, or last year’s fruitcake rewrapped [&hellip
The Next-Best Thing: Leasing Solar Panels
November 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
There is no question that purchasing a solar system to power your home is an effective way to immediately cut [&hellip
What is an Energy Efficient Mortgage and How Can I Get One?
November 5th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are considering home ownership in this buyer’s market, it is important to know that the U.S. Department of [&hellip
Solar Power Your Car
October 25th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Despite prototype solar vehicles at car shows, solar auto racing competitions, and the upcoming (and pricey) Tesla Motors electric vehicle [&hellip
October’s Fair Trade Harvest
October 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
As nice as it may be to say that we stay eco and always shop local, at some point we [&hellip
Save Water and Money, One Flush at a Time!
October 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Toilets use a large amount of water each time the handle is pressed. In toilets made before 1982, up to [&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