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How to Go Green: Lighting

Team Planet Green — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Eco-friendly green lighting illuminates your world and lightens the load on the environment. Get our eco-friendly green lighting facts, tips and information in How to To Go Green: Lighting.

Will a Broken CFL Bulb Kill Me?

Jessica Root — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Recently, a CFL bulb shattered into pieces in my tiny living space. I was left with a large mess to clean up and after sweeping away the pieces, I swear I tasted a metallic-like flavor in my mouth the rest of the day. Am I a paranoid freak or do I have something legitimate to be afraid of?

Create a Go Green Plan: Follow Wa$ted!'s Salon Example

Team Planet Green — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Going green at home can be tough but imagine the challenges a green-minded salon faces. Toxic hair-care products, all-day energy use, and literal mountains of old hair are just the beginning of the eco-crimes the average salon commits every day. Still, Annabelle and Holter were able to help a salon flip the green switch in the A Hairy Problem episode of Wa$ted!

5 Ways to Green Your Haircut

Josh Peterson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Our hair grows whether we want it to or not. It's an involuntary thing. I've spent some time trying to will my hair to stop growing when it's at that perfect length. My will must not be all that great, because my hair just keeps on growing. That means, I have to go get a haircut every now and then. Getting a haircut isn't bad for the environment necessarily. Short hair is easier to wash and maintain. You need less shampoo for shorter hair and less product. But everything can be made greener, including your haircuts.

The Week's Best DIY Projects: June 5-June 11

Blythe Copeland — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Night lights, cover-ups, and homemade paper get your summer off to a sweet

Clean Your Light Bulbs for 20% More Light

Josh Peterson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

If you live in a house, chances are that you use light bulbs. Light bulbs have been around for ages, but for some reason, they haven’t changed much until recently. Compact fluorescent bulbs and LED lights are the wave of the future. And we can only hope that science continues to make improvements on our bulby light-filled friend.

Retrofit Your House with LEDs

Jaymi Heimbuch — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Roger Deane got the bug for LEDs and retrofitted his entire house—and we mean entire house—with eco-friendly LED lighting. The Scottsdale, Arizona resident recognizes that the future of lighting is in LEDs (and OLEDs) and decided to bite the bullet and get started on changing out his lighting to fit the inevitable. Everything from ceiling fixtures to inside cabinets and drawers were fitted with LEDs.

10 Ways to Make Your Household Lighting More Efficient

Josh Peterson — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Lighting accounts for 34% of US electricity usage and 20% of your electric bill. Therefore, it is paramount that we take measures to use this large percentage of electricity properly. We can start with the simplest green tip, turning off the light when you leave a room.

Green Glossary: Whole House Design

Mickey Z. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Whole house design is a primary part of a systems approach that "considers the interaction between you, your building site, your climate, and ... other elements or components of your home."Such a holistic design approach can result in reduced utility and maintenance costs, increased comfort, reduced noise, a healthier...

Brighten Your Room with a Bottle Chandelier

Blythe Copeland — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A chandelier light fixture can make any room cozier, but if you're not into elaborate antiques or mass-produced contemporary versions, try making your own candlelit option with empty bottles using these instructions from ReadyMade.