December 13th, 2018 | by Sponsored Content
Growing greens at home can seem daunting – especially in the winter months! But the Eden Garden gives apartment dwellers or home owners the opportunity for homegrown vegetables easily.
February 24th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
All this ice and snow got you thinking about planning your springtime garden? Whether you are planting in the ground [&hellip
October 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
October is the month of harvest: pumpkins are harvested for jack o’ lanterns and winter squashes are picked to be [&hellip
April 30th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Bountiful Baskets is a food co-op available in 19 states. The co-op offers 1/2 fruit and 1/2 vegetables at reasonable prices every other week. The produce is available for pick up at several locations within the states available. The co-op is run by volunteers allowing expansion as more families become involved. Bountiful Baskets is a simple idea which brings produce and more to co-op newbies
October 29th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Patios afford shelter for plants from colder weather, frost and wind making it possible to garden through autumn and even through the winter in many places. Here are 5 patio-loving veggies to try
September 23rd, 2009 | by Derek Markham
If you ask most people if they like rutabagas, you’ll most likely get a blank stare or “A ruta-what?”. It’s [&hellip
July 16th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Recently a friend visited with fresh organic blueberries her family had picked at a local farm. The pie she made [&hellip
March 23rd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Do you know about the dirty dozen? I am not referring to the movie about twelve prisoners on a rescue [&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
