I just noted that I wrote I wasnt putting a essential oil recipe in there for cleaning wooden floors, but there is one in there. Note though, that I havent ever used that recipe as I dont have wood floors, so I cant 100% say it wont take the shine off. If you want to try it, just do a test spot in a hidden area. Also, I dont know if I can give people my e-mail address if they want a printable version of this? Or my environmental group on myspace? Can I? Will someone please tell me so that I can put this info down if someone wants me to send them out a printable copy? Oh, and sorry it took me so long to get this up online sylviatexas! Thanks, sammie

Reading this thread has reaffirmed my decision to upsize the Greenspeed per Carrier's recommendation based on my cooling load. I could have went either way: 3 or 4-ton with my heat load. Too bad they don't make a 3.5 ton, it would have been the perfect size. Last year's polar vortex in NY Long Island really pushed me into the 4-ton. The way I figure the unit will only go into defrost mode below 8-10F. I also have 300sqft of window space, three huge doors and a fireplace. No matter how much my thermal envelope is tightened there will still be leakage in this 75 year-old home. My biggest disappointment so far with the 4-ton is it only reduces its speed to 50% vs 40% for the 3 and 5-ton units. The information across the Internet is just plain wrong on that one. We're charting in brand new territory still, so hope I've added somewhat to the pool of information. Otherwise this unit is *way* better than my wildest expectations. The comfortability factor is way better than my single-stage and well worth the additional cost. I'd go even as far as to say perfect. We had a huge heat snap for two days 65% humidity and temps into the upper eighties still at 80F past midnight. I only used $3.15 for the entire day vs. almost $11 for a similar temp period last year. I also credit my new Sunrise windows with lots of the improvement. At full load the system was using approximately 1150W. It only went up to 70% usage for a very brief period at night. More importantly I could easily maintain rock solid 45% humidity at 73F. Not enough data to really extrapolate much else. The system is so quiet my neighbors asked why I hadnâÂÂt turned it on yet. :) The real test will be this winter though. I'll probably create a new thread to chronicle some of my observations. This post was edited by bsmith on Mon, Jun 2, 14 at 2:42

Absolutley oil is best for cleansing. Like you said, it is basic science. DHC makes a cleansing oil that totally removes make-up and rinses clean. I highly recommend it. It never leaves your face greasy. My mother uses olive oil for her face and I know others who do too. I use it around my eyes on days when I am not going to be wearing make-up. It does not look or feel greasy once it "sinks in". BTW the facial soap DHC makes is fabulous too. It you have a problem with dry hands in the winter it works well. You can contact them and they will send you FREE samples of their products with no obligation. Sign up to get their catalog with recipes, and beauty and fashion tips, along with two or three samples of there skin care products in every issue. DHC is not sold in stores nor is it sold by MLM reps. Their customer service people on the phone are very helpful. I am not connected with the company. I am just a very happy and satisfied customer. Like I said they do not use reps like Mary Kay or Avon so I am not making any money by recommending them to anyone. Just trying to share the joy. http://www.dhccare.com/DHC/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=300&Catalog=dhc+usa Here is a link that might be useful: DHC Cleansing Oil

I like coconut oil to moisturize lips, skin, hair, stir fry veggies, make curries, and husband uses it to pop popcorn. From what I've read, the problematic fats are the ones which are partially hydrogenated (trans fats) and, according to medical research, cause all kinds of health issues. They were widely used in prepared foods, but the FDA banned them a few years ago and many companies have replaced them with other oils.