Entries tagged “House

  1. Carectomy week in review

    By Joshua Liberles Posted Mon May 5, 2008 6:51am PDT for ecogeek

    The blog blasts HGTV's green-washing giveaway, praises Bicycle City, and bemoans the loss of flowers' scent. Read full post »

  2. Plywood prefab could green your life

    By Jozef Winter Posted Mon May 5, 2008 12:01am PDT for ecogeek

    Why live in a typical condo when you can make a difference with this high-tech designer showcase home? Read full post »

  3. Simple tips to green your kitchen

    By Virginia Lacy Posted Fri May 2, 2008 9:54pm PDT for amorylovins

    If you're looking to save energy, water, and money, a good place to start is your kitchen. Read full post »

  4. Keep tabs on your consumption

    By Peg Fong Posted Fri May 2, 2008 2:05am PDT for ecogeek

    The Manodo energy screen knows when you've been recycling, and it knows when you've left the lights on. Read full post »

  5. Solar shingles coming to a roof near you

    By Hank Green Posted Thu May 1, 2008 12:15pm PDT for ecogeek

    Dow and Global Solar Energy team up to make cheap building-integrated solar panels. Read full post »

  6. How low can you go?

    By Sam Silverstein Posted Thu May 1, 2008 10:26am PDT for greenpicks

    Saving energy while washing the dishes is as easy as pushing a button. Read full post »

  7. Eco-mythbusting

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:28pm PDT for greenpicks

    Don't believe the anti-environmental hype. Learn the truth about what you can really do to help fight climate change. Read full post »

  8. "Smart" appliances for an energy-efficient future

    By Sam Newman Posted Mon Apr 7, 2008 2:21pm PDT for amorylovins

    A really intelligent fridge or AC will cut power use and your utility bill -- not talk back at you. Read full post »

  9. The winged Lego pile of tomorrow

    By Magnus Hølvold Posted Sat Apr 5, 2008 2:06pm PDT for ecogeek

    zeroHouse is a high-tech prefab home, powered by solar wings. Read full post »

  10. GE's new water heater could kill 30 coal plants

    By Hank Green Posted Wed Apr 2, 2008 2:42pm PDT for ecogeek

    Home water heaters finally get Energy Star ratings, and GE has an efficient model that will save $250 on your power bill. Read full post »

  11. A new standard for green homes

    By Steve Brauneis Posted Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:43pm PDT for amorylovins

    People looking to build a green home now have a standard to work toward. Read full post »

  12. New windows would save $15 bil/year

    By Hank Green Posted Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:05pm PDT for ecogeek

    Guardian Industries hopes to bring ultra-efficient vacuum-insulated glass windows to the market in 2009. Read full post »

  13. Clean, green sweep

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:25pm PDT for greenpicks

    Wipe out the winter blahs with eco-friendly spring cleaning products, both ones you can make and ones to buy. Read full post »

  14. Getting the most out of your CFLs

    By Noah Buhayar and Laurie Ramroth Posted Sun Mar 9, 2008 9:51pm PDT for amorylovins

    Why CFLs are still the way to go, even if you're replacing them more often than you expected. Read full post »

  15. Escape from the suburban fringe

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Mar 6, 2008 1:22pm PST for greenpicks

    Will the subprime-mortgage crisis hasten the greening of our cities? Read full post »

  16. Little solar leaves

    By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 2, 2008 10:23pm PST for ecogeek

    Tack these small, individual panels to your house. The mini-panels are less expensive, but still impressive and generate power. Read full post »

  17. New clothes dryer could save billions

    By Hank Green Posted Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:20am PST for ecogeek

    Prototype gadget saves money (and energy) while drying clothes as efficiently as the sun. Read full post »

  18. Environmentally and technologically advanced crappers

    By Gavin D.J. Harper Posted Wed Feb 6, 2008 10:40am PST for ecogeek

    Save water with fancy European-style toilets -- available now at Home Depot. Read full post »

  19. Outwit, outlast, out-conserve

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:41pm PST for greenpicks

    When families compete to see who can conserve the most energy use, everybody wins. Read full post »

  20. Getting credit for going green

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:10pm PST for greenpicks

    Being environmentally minded could save you a couple hundred or a few thousand dollars at tax time. Read full post »

  21. Everything you ever wanted to know about CFLs but were afraid to ask

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:20pm PST for greenpicks

    Factual answers -- and links to additional detail -- to frequently asked questions about compact fluorescent light bulbs. Read full post »

  22. Nine no-cost ways to reduce your home energy use

    By Cher Seruto Posted Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:34pm PST for amorylovins

    Cut your energy bill and save the planet, while staying warm and cozy this winter. Read full post »

  23. Financing the cost of solar power

    By Maria Stamas Posted Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:45pm PST for amorylovins

    Private and public programs can help make solar panels affordable for your house. Read full post »

  24. Deck the halls greenly

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:31pm PST for greenpicks

    How Mother Nature can help decorate the house for the holidays. Read full post »

  25. Cozy up to an earth-friendly fire

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:41am PST for greenpicks

    Can a wood-burning fireplace help cut your heating bill this winter? Read full post »

  26. DIY holiday decorations

    By Mitzi Buchanan Posted Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:05pm PST for greenpicks

    Making your own ornaments reduces, reuses, recycles, and sparkles. Read full post »