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isPermaLink="false">http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/?p=12230</guid> <description><![CDATA[LED home lighting is a very attractive option because it uses approximately 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs and up to 50% less than CFLs to produce the same light output. Plus, LED bulbs have a tremendous life expectancy &#8212; up to 100,000 hours. Imagine never changing a light bulb for the next 12 years. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/led-home-lighting-buying-guide/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Green DIY Oven Cleaner</title><link>http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/green-diy-oven-cleaner/</link> <comments>http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/green-diy-oven-cleaner/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ethan</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Green]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NotIndexed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[maintenance]]></category><guid
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