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Considering Smart Home Technology? Here’s What It’s Like Living In A House With A Smart Lighting System Installed (Pros & Cons)

A few years ago, I moved into a new house and installed a smart lighting system throughout as part of an extensive remodel. Here is my personal experience with smart lighting — the pros and cons of this smart home technology that makes the lights go on and off automatically on a schedule and whenever motion is sensed.

Affordable LED Light Bulbs: The 5 Best Cheap LED Bulbs For Your Home

LED bulbs are more affordable than ever – so I’m finally converting my entire home to LED light bulbs. See my top 5 picks for the best performing cheap LED bulbs.

How To Make Your Own LED Halloween Lights – 2 Fun Ideas

Looking for some spooky ecofriendly Halloween decorations this year? Make your own Halloween LED lights! Here’s how…

5 Simple Ways To Go Green In Your Home Office (And Save Money At The Same Time!)

Want to go green at your home office? That’s what I did. See how much money you’ll save by changing a few things in your home office & making it ecofriendly

The Most Energy Efficient Night Light: SnapPower LED Night Light

See why I think the SnapPower LED night light is the best night light ever — both from a practical, low-budget standpoint and from an eco-friendly one.

LED Christmas Tree Lights Are Cheap & Green – See For Yourself With This Free Holiday Lighting Energy Calculator!

LED Christmas tree lights are greener and cheaper than incandescent holiday lights. Use this free Holiday Lighting Calculator to see the energy savings!

3 Green Lighting Choices LED vs Halogen vs CFL… What’s The Difference?

Does the Incandescent Light Bulb Ban have you scrambling to replace lightbulbs? See which of these 3 green lighting alternatives will work best for you.

The Incandescent Light Bulb Ban: 3 Alternative Light Bulbs To Choose + Light Bulb Myths You Should Know About

We’re shedding light on the incandescent light bulb ban. Learn about the alternatives and myths surrounding this controversial ban on regular light bulbs.

4 Cool Ideas For Reusing Glass Insulators From Telephone Poles And Power Poles

Enjoy glass insulators as much as I do? Have you tried reusing glass insulators in any of your DIY projects yet? Here are some fun ideas to get you started.

5 Ways to Save Money Greening Your Home

Most of these ridiculously simple green home tweaks can help you save stacks of cash.

Save Energy and Money With a Timer for Your Christmas Lights

A simple dusk to dawn timer can help seriously green your Christmas lights…whether they’re LED’s or not.

Turn Your Old Sneakers Into Funky Solar-Powered Lights

Got an old pair of shoes you just can’t part with? Give them new life in the form of funky solar-powered lights

CRAZY CUTE VIDEO ALERT: If a Pug Can Be Green, So Can You

Hats off to this AMAZING pug! If he can live green, so can we.

How To Turn a Gourd Into A Creative Party Lamp

Simple, easy, and creative project to turn a gourd into a festive party light or chic accent lamp.

Easy DIY Tennis Ball Photo Holder & Tennis Ball Can LED Lantern

These 2 ridiculously easy and creative projects are the perfect ideas to bring some flare to any space while reusing items that have outlived their purpose.

How To Turn Your Bike Into The Hottest Christmas Lights Display on Two Wheels

Why waste gas driving around to look at Christmas lights when you could be your very own Christmas lights display on two wheels?

When LED Christmas Lights are NOT The Greenest Choice

Sometimes LED Christmas lights aren’t the most eco-friendly option. Find out how regular old mini lights can be greener than LEDs.

Fun and Simple DIY Diffused Party Light Project

A fun, simple, and easy way to turn turn ping-pong balls and Christmas lights into diffused party lights for your next event.

Ridiculously Cheap And Easy DIY LED Lanterns For Your Porch

Hmmmm, $30 LED lanterns or $2 LED lanterns? Decisions, decisions.

The Incredible LED Lit Toilet Seat

LED lights can be implemented into nearly anything…including toilet seats. Wow!

Publix Senses The Force Is Strong With You… And Automatically Lights Your Path

Publix is saving tons of energy, tons of money, and earning overall cool points by installing motion detecting LED lights in their stores! Check it out!