Masking tape is used by painters, plumbers carpenters, and many other types of workmen. If you are involved in DIY projects which require wood, veneer, cardboard, etc. you too might have used it on a regular basis. It is made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper and there is adhesive affixed on the opposite side. …
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Power tools normally are actuated by an additional power source like electricity and technology other than the manual mechanism of using wheels, pulleys, etc. The most common types of power tools use electric motors, steam engines, compressed air, and internal combustion engines. Some examples of power tools are used in household and industrial activities for …
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Some homeowners prefer to install a large rigid sheet over their cement wall and like to decorate it in a different fashion. Drywalls are also known as wallboard or plasterboard and they are made of plywood, wood pulp, gypsum, and similar materials. [ez-toc] Often two paperboards hold the gypsum mixture in-between as a sandwich filling …
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We use glue in our day-to-day life. From arts and crafts to installing drains. Modern society wouldn’t function without it. Let’s take a look at the history of glue (and adhesives) and when it has been invented. [ez-toc] The ancient history of glue: how invented and by who It is hard to pin down who …
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Air conditioners help us to remove the heat and control the humidity of an enclosed space. Air conditioners use the vapor-compression refrigeration technique to provide a comfortable environment indoors where it is installed. They are a part of the family of systems known as HVAC- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Air conditioners are often abbreviated …
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We live such easy lives today, most of us. With technological advancements and the ease of doing practically anything at the push of a button. How about we look at how it was in the good old days when people had to do more work when they wanted to bathe. Let us look at when …
The word “toilet” is derived from the French words “toilette” and “tollette,” which both mean “a small room used for washing, dressing, and similar activities.” The modern English word “toilet” was first used in 1538. It initially referred to the chamberpot or privy. The history of toilets is much longer though. Let’s dive in. A …
There are many theories about who invented the bidet. The most point towards the 18th century in France. Bidet is actually French for pony. This refers to the way that you are sitting on a bidet. It also refers to why bidets got popular at that point in time. Using a bidet after you sat …
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It is only quite recently that electricity and plumbing are widespread in houses. Therefore we have to see how we define a dishwasher before we can tell who invented it. [ez-toc] Before the 19th century Cutlery and glasses have been used for centuries and people used to wash them in rivers. The flow made it …
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The history of plumbing is the history of the development of water distribution and waste disposal systems in buildings. Plumbing has a long history as people soon realized the importance of having easy access to water and removing waste. The ancient Romans were among the first to use lead pipes to distribute potable water, and …
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