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How To Make Your Own Solar Food Dehydrator Taken with permission from GeoPathfinder Not everything can be eaten fresh. Some food may need to be stored for later consumption. Reducing the amount of energy you use for food storage will further shrink the carbon footprint that you have already reduced by eating locally, growing your food biologically,... read more
We all need stuff to clean ourselves. And sure, there are plenty of eco-products you can buy off the shelves, ranging from soaps and body wash to natural skin care. But if you're feeling crafty or if you really want to know exactly what your products are made of...trying making your own! Recipes for Homemade Skin Care There are a lot of great natural personal care products out there available on the shelves of your local health foods store, but sometimes it's nice to make your own stuff. What are you... read more
We all need stuff to clean our houses. And sure, there are plenty of eco-products you can buy off the shelves like various green household cleaners. But if you're feeling crafty or if you really want to know exactly what your products are made of...trying making your own! Russian ver.: Кроме того, Вам предоставляется идеальная возможность купить курительные смеси в Москве http://spice-moscow.blogspot.com/ по данному адресу, но наложенные платежи по умолчанию не предусмотрены. Товар не подлежит обязательной сертификации, но тем не менее его легальность... read more
What to do in winter Savings Keep your thermostat a bit lower (and wear a sweater). Lowering your thermostat by 1º F can reduce your energy consumption by 2%. $40 Get a humidifier. Air with some moisture feels warmer. Even if your thermostat is set lower, this will help you feel warmer. (For example, if you set your thermostat at 69º F with a 35% relative humidity, it will feel just as warm as 72º at 19% relative humidity and will save... read more
One of the things I have always disliked about laundry is the expense and the waste of time. I'm fortunate to have a washer and dryer in my current apartment -- though the dryer is electric and I only use it as a last resort in the winter to dry sheets and blankets (everything else is hung on hangers around the apartment). Most of the year, I hang my clothing to dry on the line. Detergent is always expensive - liquid detergent is a waste because you're basically buying water - powdered detergent comes with its own issues. I read about making your own laundry... read more
