Who does not want to live in a posh and beautiful house? If you are planning to buy a property and want to look beyond the regular apartments, then this is the right time to do so. Let’s take a look at popular types of housing: townhouses and duplexes. The difference between a townhouse and […]
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Known as the handy little helpers, thermostats control your home’s cooling and heating systems. They also help manage other systems, such as ovens, fire sprinklers, and engines. Not only are thermostats convenient, but they’re great energy-savers as well. So, in order to get to know more about these devices, we decided to tackle the question:
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A thermistor is a thermally sensitive resistor. It comes in different shapes and types, and it’s very common in many applications around us. [ez-toc] What does a thermistor do, exactly? How to choose the best thermistor for your needs? Where’s it used? And what are the different types of thermistors out there? This post answers
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Ethernet connects your devices in your home or business to the internet. You receive a modem from your Internet Service provider. From this modem, you can run cables to your WiFi (for a wireless connection) or devices (for a wired connection). What are ethernet ports for in your house and wall? To connect your modem
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If we try to remember our chemistry classes back in our school days, we will recall that iron (Symbol Fe) is pure metal. Whereas steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. We all know that iron gets impacted by the weather and starts rusting easily by forming ferrous oxide. However, steel resists corrosion better
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The regular electric utility supply produces a stable and reliable current which we use without giving it a second thought. Power cuts become inevitable as the power utilities become more constrained, either by meeting environmental targets or by increasing the number of customers. The size generator you need will be determined by the wattage of
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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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From eating chocolate to drinking coffee. We all produce a lot of garbage in our daily lives. Have you ever wondered how your city or town manages to dispose of all the waste they produce on a daily basis? Let’s take a look at how this is done. [ez-toc] Step 1: Garbage collection Garbage is
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Garbage disposals are one of the most useful labor-saving appliances in today’s kitchens. They help us dispose of food waste, improve plumbing conditions, and even protect the environment. Similar to any home appliance, garbage disposals don’t last forever and will burn out at some point. Still, you can delay that day with proper care and
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A septic system is used to process wastewater in rural areas. It is often required to have one in certain areas. A mound septic system differs from traditional systems as you have a hill in your garden. This hill replaces the leach field as we know it. The water starts out in a septic tank
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