If you’re a fan of DIY jobs, you may have heard the term “Spackle” before. This may have got you wondering, what is Spackle used for? Spackle (or spackling paste) is used to repair minor dents, holes, or cracks in the wall. The type of spackling paste that should be used depends on the wall’s […]
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You’ve come across plasterboard more often than you think. It can be present in offices, classrooms, homes, or other closed spaces around you. But what is plasterboard and what is it used for? Plasterboard is a paneling material used for partitions, ceilings, and other interior walls. It’s composed of gypsum layered between two specialized papers.
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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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Rivets are metal fasteners with a flat head that has a rounded corner. They’re used for attaching sheets of metal or other materials together. This is quite similar to nuts and bolts but rivets do the same with one piece of material. Most rivets are used for permanent fastening as they create a strong bond
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Alloys are mixtures of different metals. In most cases, the different metals are mixed in ratios that don’t occur in nature. The result is a material with properties that are different from those of its individual components. The most common alloys are those that contain a metal such as steel or bronze that is combined
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Most DIY enthusiasts have at least one roll of electrical tape lying around in a toolbox or drawer just in case you may need it. The odds are good that even if you don’t know what electrical tape is, you may have used it for one of the other uses that it is suitable for.
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