Sustainable Living
blacksmith37
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  • Huntsville, TX, United States
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Retired Metallurgical Engineer. Primarily specifications and failure analysis (like CSI programs except using real science) in the petrochemical industry. I have done nearly all my own auto and home maintenance and repairs. Hobbies ; tropical fish /ponds, cooking, gardening/ landscaping, siviculture ,birding.

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Can I recycle greasy metal in the US?
Jan 13 '20
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Why is it often more expensive to repair and maintain than to buy new?
Nov 9 '19
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What alternatives exist for bean bag filler?
Mar 20 '21
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Why is so much railroad steel not recycled?
Jan 28 '20
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Impact of ash from barbecue on compost heap
Aug 17 '18
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Is the natural gas sold to other countries by Russia produced in a more environmentally detrimental way than the natural gas sold by the US? How? Why?
19 hours ago
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I can get cast-iron engine heads from junk yard and my wood stove has flat top so I can safely stack the heads on top of my stove to add thermal mass?
Dec 17 '21
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Are machine-washed rags more sustainable than paper towels for any & all household messes?
Jun 28 '21
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Can I use the furnace fan to cool my house in the summer?
Jun 9 '21
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How effective are shrink plastic insulation kits for residential windows?
Dec 25 '20
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Do the Mt. Everest rescue helicopters have modified engines to operate at high altitudes?
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Cookware: Why not Copper instead of Titanium, Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
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Tool identification - possibly antique
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How can I repair this gas leak on my new range? Teflon tape isn't working
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What are the dangers of operating a mini excavator?

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