General kitchen advice
Oven Tips : If you don't have one, consider buying a self-cleaning oven. They use less energy for normal cooking because of higher insulation levels. They also save on your rubber glove and cleanser purchases! However, if you use the self-cleaning feature more than once a month, you'll end up using more energy than you saved. When you clean the oven, do it right after cooking to take advantage of residual heat.
Buying an Oven : In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. Consult your manufacturer or your local utility.
Oven Tips : Switch your oven off a few minutes before your food is ready - it will stay hot enough to finish cooking the food.
Cooking safety
Electrical appliances - especially those that work at high speeds, such as the washing machine - should be serviced each year.
Don't put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you've used them.