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Are toaster ovens generally more efficient than regular, full-size ovens?
They're smaller, but generally less insolated. Is there a rule of thumb here?
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Which household appliance uses the most energy?
TIP: Which household appliance uses the most energy?
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Clothes Washing Machine
Toaster
Answer: The Refrigerator uses about 11% of a typical household's …
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How to protect natural paving stones
I have a newly laid pavement with natural stone (granite). Next to the pavement, there is a tree which drops tiny, cherry like fruits (I'm sorry, I'm not an english native speaker, …
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Recommend a Smart Meter
What functionality should I be looking for in a Smart Electricity Meter?
And what are the best current options?
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Laundry balls and disks - do they work?
Laundry balls are placed in with your clothes when being cleaned and are meant to replace harsh chemicals while still providing all the cleaning power needed.
These products look …
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TIP: Turn your Halloween Green
compost your pumpkin after use - don't throw it in the garbage - it is better for the environment and
roast your pumpkin seeds - they are delicious and nutricious
don't buy a thr …
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How Do I Use Stop The Search Most Effectively?
Okay, so this site is neat, and I know I can get my questions answered here, but I'm still pretty confused about how to use it properly. Can someone write up a quick and easy expla …
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How can I remove skunk smell without using harsh chemicals?
Last night my dog got skunked! I used a 50/50 solution of white distilled vinegar and water and rinsing to remove the smell which worked well - though it took quite a few cycles t …
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Cookbook suggestions for people looking into vegetarian/vegan diets
I was just in Chapters and noticed a vegan cookbook called "The Conscious Cook" by Tal Ronnen it looked like a great book for people who have not yet stepped into the vegetarian/ve …
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Earth-friendly Halloween tip. Composting.
Halloween is a great time of year to start a compost bin in your backyard. Not only can your jack-o-lantern go in there once November hits but fallen leaves, food scraps, and other …
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How do I change my avatar?
Lots of people on here have customized their avatar photo but I don't see how to do that. How can I update my avatar?
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How do we actually reduce carbon emissions to get to 350ppm?
If we're already past 350ppm of carbon dioxide how do we fix this?