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How to Estimate Your Electricity Bill
Your bill is energy used times the price, plus a standing charge. Here's how to work out kWh, what the standing charge is, what uses the most, and how to cut it.
Articles by Marco Bianchi
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How to Measure Roof Pitch
Roof pitch is rise over run, like 6:12. Here's how to measure it with a level, how to convert it to an angle or percentage, and why it matters.
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How Much to Feed Your Dog: Portions by Weight and Activity
How much food a dog needs depends on body weight, age and activity level. Learn how to estimate daily portions from the bag's calorie count — and why your vet is the final word.
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Cat Years to Human Years: How to Calculate Your Cat's Age
A cat's first two years equal about 24 human years, then add roughly 4 per year. Learn the AAHA-backed method and see life-stage examples for kittens to seniors.
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Speed, Distance and Time: The Formula and How to Rearrange It
One triangle, three formulas. Learn speed = distance / time, rearrange it for distance or time, and keep your units consistent so the answer is right.
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Dog Years to Human Years: The Real Formula (Not ×7)
The old "multiply by 7" rule is a myth. Learn the modern AVMA size-based method: dogs age fast early, then slower, and large breeds age quicker than small ones.