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The Weather in Canberra

Currently 11.2°

Min -1° Max 17°

Wednesday -1° / 17°

Thursday 1° / 15°

Friday -2° / 15°

Keep your heating costs down:

Installing good-quality and well-fitted curtains with pelmets and blinds can save you up to 10% on your heating bills.
Instead of heating the entire bedroom, use an electric blanket just to warm up the bed.
Cracks and gaps in houses can account for 10 – 15% of heat loss. Save energy by sealing up gaps and install draught excluders under doors, soft rubber weather strips around windows, and seal around skirting and architraves.
On sunny winter days, take advantage of free warmth by pulling back the curtains and letting the sun through the windows.

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It takes a lot of energy to bring food to the boil, but once boiling the energy setting can be cut by two-thirds. Some vegetables cook quicker in the microwave in less water, with higher retention of water-soluble vitamins.
Place food in the oven immediately after the oven is turned on and you'll save energy.
Use the oven light to check on food in the oven rather than opening the door.
Use dividers and steamers to cook vegetables in the same pot.
It's best to thaw frozen food in the refrigerator, later assisted by microwave if necessary.

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