Articles

Tips for sustainable gardening this spring

April 03, 2020

Claire Dennis

Landscaping

10 low-maintenance lawn alternatives

June 22, 2018

Elemental Green

Landscaping

How to manage your stormwater sustainably

October 27, 2017

Falon Mihalic, Houzz

Landscaping

Green Home Guide roundup: Spring gardening

March 17, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Landscaping

Tips to green your home garden

July 01, 2016

Nora Knox

Landscaping

Keep your lawn green during National Lawn Care Month

April 18, 2016

Julia Pergolini

Landscaping

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.