Eco-friendly weblog The Daily Green details how to turn a cardboard box into a DIY solar oven for a little weekend fun in the sun. All you'll need is the box, some construction paper, tin foil, ...

(CNN)-- When Jon Bohmer sat down with his two little girls for a simple project they could work on together, he didn't realize they'd hit upon a solution to one of the world's biggest problems for ...

There's been more than enough days this summer hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. But unless you like the taste of street grime, there's a far better way to cook with the sun. In these ...

A solar-powered oven made from cardboard is the 50,000-pound winner of a contest to find the world's greenest invention. The invention bagged the FT Climate Change Challenge crown after beating 300 ...

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Q: I plan to use a solar oven so my kitchen stays cooler and when we lose electricity during storms. Should I buy one complete or can I make an effective one myself? A: It is wise to try to do some of ...

November 28, 2012 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A solar oven can be a lifesaver during a blackout or other emergency—or it can be a low-maintenance ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - In the hot, Texas summer months, the PinPoint Poindexters are making good use of the heat! This week, we decided to bake s’mores using a homemade solar oven. This experiment is ...

Q: I want to use solar energy to cook foods such as steamed rice and veggies because my kitchen gets very hot. Is this feasible? Can I buy a solar cooker, or do I have to try to build one myself? A: ...