Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips

Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips a Care2 favorite by: ... if tossing that mountain of food-glooped dishes … Do You Get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?posted ... am more in healthy & green living [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 16:58:10

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An hour for the Earth

Cities around the world will participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, turning off their lights to raise awareness for energy conservation ... In the fall we compiled tips and tricks to help our users save energy (and money) Our summit on plug ... screens don’t actually save energy — modern displays use the same amount of power regardless [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 16:37:00

Energy saving tip of the week, #12

Tip of the week: 12.  Speaking of dust bunnies, is the vacuum cleaner bag stuffed?  Still smelling of pine needles from the Christmas tree? ... like insulation on the grill, preventing efficient transfer of heat out of the refrigerator. 10.  If you’re done ... ) water per year.  Get it fixed. 8.  Use ceiling fans in both summer and winter.  In summer [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 00:00:19

A Bright Idea: New Improved CFLs Pay for Themselves

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) that screw in to regular bulb sockets consume less than a quarter of the energy of incandescent (tungsten) ... .   Do You Have an Energy Saving Tip? You can win a $5,000 gift card and up to $2,000 in insulation or radiant barrier insulation for their home by creating an original video that shows how you save energy [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 16:15:44

energy check list

There are a couple of cool energy check lists to look at: Energy Information - Energy Saving Tips (from Google) ... to do: Insulate attic and install attic fan Research insulation for exterior walls home energy audit Continue evaluating use of solar panels and tankless water heating [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 15:00:50

Going Green, a gadgeteer’s guide

The world, as Al Gore likes to point out so much, is going to pot ... have come up with some cracking ways to save energy, the world and the cheerleader to boot, from energy saving tips to green buying guides from fridge freezers to mobile phones . Head on over [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 17:30:53

Ways to Save Energy! Best Ways to Save Home Energy & Free Tips to Save Gas! http://ff.im/1YJn3

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm and is filed under Gas Saving Devices. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:35:30

The Whole Deal Value Guide Out Now

In case you haven’t seen it yet, wanted to give you a heads up that the spring issue of The Whole Deal value guide is in stores now, packed with money- and planet-saving tips just in time for Earth Month! Want a sneak peek? Here’ ... to save energy. Shortcut to Savings: Meet the (French) Press Make your favorite coffee-shop [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 10:00:55

Motivate kids to save energy

photo by daBinsi The first tip is interesting because it offers a monetary incentive for kids to conserve energy ... and responsible about energy, it becomes simply a way of life. But kids can be unaware of their own ... positive habits. You can teach them through fun activities, too. Information from Energy Information [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 05:45:52

Make more food than you need

by Pete Davies Next time you’re cooking at home, make double the amount you need ... . More information 26 ways to save energy in the kitchen from supereco.com . Related tips ... evening. How this helps Cooking can be energy intensive, especially if you’re boiling water [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 23:52:14

Spring Energy Saving Tips for Lower Electric Bills

by Jerry C. Dyess In summer many people make use of their air-conditioners and this results in increased energy use ... for consumers is that Texas has made it possible for different energy companies to exist. This means ... to prepare for your energy consumption during the hot Texan summer. The whole point is to keep [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 21:31:08

Energy Savings Tips for Renters

Replacing your five most frequently used light fixtures or the bulbs in them with ENERGY STAR qualified lights can save more than $65 a year in energy costs. Compact Fluorescent ... (more) [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 21:44:32

15 Budget Trimming Tips

Cutting back isn’t always easy, even when you know you need to ... from your electric company to analyze your energy use to determine how efficiently you heat and cool your house. Implement 10 easy energy savings tips to bring your bill down. Internet. We switched [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 14:29:44

10 ways to go green with Linux

From reduced packaging to energy savings to extended equipment lifecycles, Linux can help you green up your tech environment ... . When you run Powertop, it will examine your system and give you tips on how to better your energy performance ... in a CD but disables SATA power saving from kicking in.” Some of the suggestions will even tell you how [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 14:14:23

How to Save Money on Your Heating Bill

Here you’ll find strategies to help you save energy during the cold winter months. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others ... . If you haven’t already, conduct an energy ... [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:26:00

More on How to Winterize Your Home

Winter is just around the corner and this means getting your home ready ... . 2. Wrap up your hot water heater. This is a great tip that will help you save money on your energy costs. Most hardware stores will sell what they call a hot water heater “blanket.” This is fire [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 00:25:16

7 Kick Ass Ways to Make Competition Irrelevant

Competition is everywhere. It exists in every industry, every country and every market ... . If you are in the consulting business, you can consider offering some go green or energy saving tips [more...]

Date: 2009-02-18 15:10:00

~ [Altered] Tips for an environment-friendly living

” Only after the last tree has been cut off, And the last river poisoned, Will we realize that we can’t eat money ... diminishes economic inequality. Exception : The locally sold stuff that ain’t the most energy ... . It saves nothing and burns energy. Switch off: the monitor every time you go off [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 06:41:37

Home Buying Tips

Even in the current despondent house buying climate, ... Renovating – First Steps’ 8. Are there any passive carbon-energy saving devices such as solar panels ...     1. Ask for evidence of the home’s energy saving performance; i.e. have any documented [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 23:22:43

Money Links Sunday

Look For The Make Work Pay Tax Credit In Your Paychecks Think and talk like a VC LucasFilm Animation Singapore is Hiring! ... Consolidation Complete Get Your Green On 13 Energy (and Money) Saving Gadgets Missed the Boat on Ford ... : Honeymoon Travel Tips Whew! Finally Done With Income Taxes State Tax Refund Delays “ [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 14:48:01

78 Ways For Your Small Business to Save Money

Written by insidecrm These easy tips will keep your finances secure during the current downturn ... economic downturn. Technology Go green! Energy-efficient technology will save you money over ... fees and monthly fees. These services, however, do have a higher “per transaction” cost [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 17:42:19

Homemade Wind Generator for Energy Savings

by Davion W Making a homemade wind generator may sound like a complicated method, but with a few helpful tips, ... thousands of dollars. Other sources of alternative energy include solar power generators, but not everyone can afford the high-priced solar panels. A wind homemade generator demands much less expense [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 09:01:58

Real Estate Green Living Tips: Save money with a sustainable home

By Jeff Adolph Ask a Realtor Reducing the amount of materials and energy required to build or maintain a home can help to ... : Construction Methods The use of recycled materials; formaldehyde-free insulation, nontoxic ... employing OVE practices use less lumber and achieve higher insulation values without compromising [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 00:24:15

Green Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring has sprung in the North! This is the perfect time to start organizing and scrubbing down your home from top to bottom with some green spring ... vinegar on glass windows to make them sparkle . Hang Dry Your Laundry Save energy and let ... and the environment that can really add up over time. Here are a few tips and videos to help [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 21:22:11

Thermostat Setting For Winter Nights

Read More About: Energy Savings | View Comments(50) A couple days ago I performed a highly unscientific poll on the subject of thermostat ... Off.” However, at night we have it programmed to warm the house to 72 degrees while we go through ... !Tips For Staying WarmProperly insulate your home. Besides having proper insulation installed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 11:00:13

OK So Is It 10 Easy Tips Or 20 - You know we are at a tipping point when every

publication is falling over itself to produce TIPS. http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/20things ... is full when you run it and use the energy saving setting, if available, to allow the dishes ... .htm 20 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO CONSERVE ENERGY [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 15:35:48

Casa Verde: Keeping Safe With CFLs

The Sierra Club recently updated its website with some very helpful green tips , and there are some fantastic suggestions for going green at home ... from incandescent light bulbs to CFLs is a great way to save energy and money, I heartily recommend ... of mercury, it's important to dispose of them properly. Here are the Sierra Club's tips for dealing [more...]

Date: 2009-03-20 18:00:46

Tip of the Day - Power down and help the earth during Earth Hour

Beginning at 8:30 pm. on Saturday, March 28th, millions of people all over the globe will show their support for a cause that is important to every form of life: putting and end to global warming Dallas, Texas (CaymanMama.com) –Are you prepared to spend 60 minutes in the dark to make a statement about saving energy? Beginning at 8:30 pm [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 16:56:47

Forum on Historic Windows: Part 1

Check out helpful window tips from the latest issue of Preservation magazine. A few weeks ago, a member on Forum-L ( ... pertinent to energy efficiency and sustainability, the thread got a lot of attention. As a result ... . Drafty. Some of the windows are showing signs of decay. People want to save energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 17:58:25

Tips on selecting a vehicle shipping company

You can save time and energy if you transport your car through a professional company to your new home. Car shippers generally provide you two options; they either drive your car to the new [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 18:28:03

Electricity Saving Tips - Electricity Conservation Methods

By Arunraj V.S. Electricity conservation assumes a lot of importance in present times, ... action to slow down and reverse global warming by using our energy resources cautiously, minimizing ... the largest source of carbon-dioxide and other heat-trapping ‘green house’ gases into the atmosphere [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 05:00:33

Spring Electricity Saving Tips

by Jerry C. Dyess In summer many people make use of their air-conditioners and this results in increased energy use ... to prepare for your energy consumption during the hot Texan summer. The whole point is to keep your energy bill the same or only minimally higher once you are using the air-conditioner more regularly [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 20:46:29

Why You Should Order Your Tin Tiles Online

by Grant Webb Before most home-owners make the move to upgrade their home, ... that was offered. Shopping online definitely will save you money, time, travel expenses, and energy. Most ... and with all the technology thats available at our finger tips, everything you could possibly need including tin tiles [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 10:07:45

Competition winners - Drive like a woman, shop like a man

Congratulations to last months winners of the eco fabulous book Drive Like a Woman, Shop Like a Man ... ). This could also be an opportunity to Save Energy – Reduce CO2: To supply every thousand cubic metres ... .  Below are the three favourite eco tips chosen by the GreenMe team.  We would also like to thank [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 20:17:16

EH2ED Challenge Day 9 - Best of the Web

Its Day 9 of the Earth Hour to Earth Day Challenge, and as usual there are some great posts to read through! ... tip at TRASHformations is to Turn Down the Boob Tube! James is talking about being mindful ... heater. You’ll save energy and money. http://tinyurl.com/crbwuu @WUIW : WUIW taking [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 10:30:00

Exploring Social Media: Future Tweets with TweetLater

One of the most powerful and useful social media business tools I’ve found for using Twitter is TweetLater ... manner. I use it to publish my daily WordPress Tips and WordPress Plugins on my @lorelleonwp Twitter account, creating tweets months in advance at one time, saving time and energy while adding value [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 21:15:04

Rock Around the Crock Tonight

The benefits of using a slow cooker are being gobbled up by the green world as we look for ways to cut down on the energy used by a conventional oven ... . Costing from $40 to around $100, cookers offer savings in time and money, along with the energy ... on her day, hit the links or play with her grandchildren. There are tips you should follow for [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 12:00:17

DAILY GREEN LIVING TIPS

  Photo by: Libby Loo Americans use 170 gallons of water per day - 7x per capita average ... electronics i.e. tv, dvd, coffee pots, toasters, etc you can save up to 40% on your energy bill ...   We have a garbage patch of plastic in the Pacific Ocean 2x the size of Texas and is 300’ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 17:08:00

The Amazing Recycled Crafts Contest at FamilyFun.com

As I was browsing one of my favorite craft sites ( FamilyFun.com ) ... , visit the “Green A Little, Save A Lot” page for green tips, advice and information geared ... the recycling bin and helping the kids create fun projects .  Even better, your craft could win an Energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-28 17:21:30

Green Your Travel: Where to Stay

We're well into spring and summer's coming, so if you're feeling bitten by the travel bug and find yourself getting into vacation mode, ... mean it's LEED-certified  or  energy-efficient. Does it have solar panels? Water-saving ... please remember to protect the planet you're so intent on seeing. This week we're presenting tips [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 19:14:45

3 Last-Minute Tax Tips [Taxes]

We're less than two weeks away from April 15, and while many are basking in the glow of a nice tax refund ( ... identify deductions often overlooked. We even found one that could save us some nice coin. * 5 Hidden ... gets you several tax breaks. We especially like the "energy efficient home improvements" tax credits [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 14:05:20

Lou Manfredini’s Top Ten Energy Saving Tips

Today’s post is quite a treat! Here are some first-rate suggestions by Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware’s Helpful Hardware Man. He’s put together a list of energy saving tips for Tipnut readers to help us cut back on energy ... Man”. ... Also See These Tips: 50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings Homemade Multigrain [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:04:21

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