Articles tagged “Green Appliances”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Busted: Five Big Energy Savings Myths Debunked By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 25 2008 It is more important than ever to start cracking down on energy use to save both money and even the planet. One of the best ways to cut back on energy use is to question some popularly held energy saving strategies and separate the ones that actually work from the ones that don't. Read on to test your knowledge about what to do to save energy (and what not to do). + READ MORE

Get Recession Ready: Learn the 4th R, Repair By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Nov 6 2008 Now that things are tight, it is time to start making the things we own last longer rather than simply throwing them out and replacing them. It is not as easy as it used to be but it isn't impossible. There are a lot of online resources that Handyman Dave didn't have. The Red Ferret shows us a few. + READ MORE

How to Choose a Home Energy Monitor By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 5 2008 As we head into winter, most people have their eye on how to monitor and maintain an energy efficient home. A home energy audit may reveal a whole lot of places electricity can be conserved, but how can you track improvements? + READ MORE

Should You Cook with a Microwave or Stove? By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Nov 5 2008 If you are looking for a way to green your kitchen, you may want to think about the way that you cook. Cooking isn't a huge strain on your electric bill, but every little bit helps. + READ MORE

Machines that Help the Environment By Elizabeth Seward IN Tech & Transport Aug 4 2008 When Ed once thought that washing dishes by hand was the eco-friendly way to clean, he was shocked to learn that an Energy Star dishwasher actually used much less water than he did when washing by hand. It's all about finding products that are energy efficient. + READ MORE

Go Green Like My Grandparents By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jul 17 2008 Everyone likes new things, except for my grandparents.This will save energy and your clothes will come out smelling like a meadow or at least chemically similar to a meadow. + READ MORE

I've Only Got A Minute By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 13 2008 On World's Greenest Homes, the relaxed family dwelling in Aspen proves that eco-smart choices can be super-convenient. Each of these incredibly easy green ideas takes just sixty seconds or less, and for a few, you don't even have to move from the chair you're sitting in right now - talk about convenient! + READ MORE

Zap Your Lunch By Team Planet Green IN Stuff Happens Jun 7 2008 By Megan Cohen One green idea from Stuff Happens is to use your microwave instead of your oven, since a microwave gobbles up less power. Here are some tips to make your microwave use even more eco-friendly, plus ideas for... + READ MORE

Green Home Tweaks By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden May 14 2008 On his show, Ed details dozens of ways he has made his household greener. Looking to tweak your own home? Buy an energy saving car, embrace the sun, unplug appliances you don't use, get out and walk, and do your research. + READ MORE

Do the Math, See if it's Time for a New Refrigerator By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden May 12 2008 You want the appliances you use in your home to be energy-efficient, but upgrading to the new, slick models requires more manufacturing, assembly, and shipping. Here's how to tell when it's time to make the switch to a new refrigerator. + READ MORE

Recycle Your Electronics Easily at Big Retailers By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Apr 29 2008 In 2005, used or unwanted electronics amounted to approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons.Staples No matter the brand or where the equipment was purchased, Staples' recycling program covers everything from desktops, laptops and printers to peripherals like keyboards, mice and speakers; each piece of large equipment (e.g.... + READ MORE

Try Using a Crock Pot for Energy-Efficient Cooking By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 25 2008 I have never owned or even used a crock pot before.It turns out that crock pots have heat conductive linings so you can cook at a steady 200 F. Because you put all the ingredients in and then turn your back on it, you never lose any steam or heat from repeatedly lifting the lid. + READ MORE

Get Tax Credits for Going Green By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Mar 6 2008 Although most of us cringe at the thought of tax season, Uncle Sam may look favorably upon you if you've made energy-saving improvements to your home within the past two years. New energy-efficient windows, added ceiling insulation, and a new high-efficiency air conditioner or water heater can all add up to a... + READ MORE

Clean Your Microwave the Easy, Non-Toxic Way By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Mar 3 2008 Cleaning the inside of your microwave doesn't have to be a tedious chore, according to Julie Edelman, author of The Ultimate Accidental Housewife: Your Guide to a Clean-Enough House (2008, Hyperion). To get your appliance lemony-fresh, she says, simply zap a bowl of water and lemon juice for five minutes. + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Computer By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Feb 15 2008 This is the sixth in a series of posts about determining if you should replace or repair a broken appliance. "White box" computers, or the generic models without big-name brand parts, can easily be upgraded at local computer stores, but warranties tend to be a little trickier. + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Hot Water Heater By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 14 2008 This is the fifth in a series of posts about determining if you should replace or repair a broken appliance. If you already have a gas heater, it gets a little more complex.Gas water heaters can last for 25 years or more (all right!) but the caveat is that they can operate for years at greatly reduced efficiency (oh,... + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Clothes Dryer By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 12 2008 This is the fourth post in a series about determining whether your should repair or replace (and recycle) a broken appliance. That means that over its expected lifetime of 18 years, the average clothes dryer will cost you approximately ,530 to operate, so cutting back whenever you can really adds up.If you do find... + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Washing Machine By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 11 2008 This is the third post in a series about determining whether your should repair or replace (and recycle) a broken appliance. One more stat to add to the equation: 90 percent of the energy costs of running a clothes washer comes from heating water, so a little more water per cycle in an old machine adds up to a lot more + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Dishwasher By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 8 2008 This is the second in a series of posts about determining if you should replace or repair a broken appliance. Over the the decade or so of its natural life, it's likely that this energy efficient model will nearly pay for itself.The newer, more efficient dishwashers with the friendly Energy Star label are 25 percent... + READ MORE

Repair or Replace (and Recycle): Your Refrigerator By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 7 2008 This is the first in a series of posts about determining if you should replace or repair a broken appliance. Refrigerators are one of the biggest energy users in your house, but awfully tough to live without, these days, so going without isn't a viable option.New refrigerators can consume 75 percent less energy than... + READ MORE