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Dimming CFLs and LEDs

July 10, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance. Screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) are a great energy-... Read more

Buyer's Guide to Energy Efficient Bulbs

March 14, 2011

Celeste LeCompte

Lighting

There are a growing number of options for homeowners seeking to use energy-efficient light bulbs. This buyer's guide will help you select the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive... Read more

5 tips for choosing energy-efficient lighting

March 14, 2011

Emily Widle

Lighting

4 ways to make your home more energy-efficient with occupancy/vacancy sensors.

March 12, 2011

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Saving energy is simple—with occupancy/vacancy sensors. One of the easiest energy-saving solutions you can add to your home is an occupancy /vacancy sensor.

Tips for Living Green

Doug Smeath

Home Basics

Having a home that contributes to a healthy environment is important, but a home is only as green as the people who live in it. In and out of the home, there is a lot you can do to help protect the... Read more

Green Retrofit Checklist

September 09, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Home Basics

CFLs can be a huge energy saver and typically have a much longer life than other bulbs. Changing five of the most frequently used bulbs in your home can save you $100 per year on electric bills.

Interactive Tools

September 09, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Home Basics

The Web is full of interactive tools that allow you to figure out just how green your home and lifestyle are, and to learn ways to boost your green credentials. Below are a few of our favorites.

45 Ways to Green the Not-So-New House

September 09, 2009

U.S. Green Building Council

Home Basics

There’s a reason so many builders are leaning green these days. After all, who doesn’t want a home that’s healthier, keeps energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions in check, and doesn’t squander... Read more

Green Home Checklist

September 09, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Home Basics

Whether you’re a homebuyer or a renter looking for a green home, how do you know if a home is truly green? What should you look for?

15 Green Projects for Under $500

September 09, 2009

Jeanne Huber

Home Basics

Next to your refrigerator, your dryer is likely the biggest energy-guzzling appliance in your house. And while we wouldn't ask you to store your food in a vintage icebox, an old-fashioned clothesline... Read more