There are plenty of reasons to love summertime. From the plethora of activities that are just waiting to be experienced outside, such as swimming, camping, and having picnics and backyard barbecues, to the many opportunities to partake in ice cream or some other kind of frozen sweet treat. But as enjoyable as summer may be,…
Repairing Your Gearbox can Save Time and Money
One of the most common problems that can occur in industrial machinery is a problem with the gearbox. Though the first inclination when an industrial gearbox fails is to replace it, gearbox repair can be an option. If you can have your gearbox repaired, it can save you 40% or more compared with the cost…
Want to Make Your Own Beer? Here Are Some Tips to Help
Craft beers are very popular in the United States. In 2015, more than 24 million barrels of this kind of beer were sold around the country. That same year, the craft brewing industry grew 12.2% by volume and 21% by dollar share. This has inspired people across the nation to brew their own beer. There…
Putting It All Together, Piece by Piece
Think for a moment about the development of tools over time. If you consider where we as a species first started out when it comes to the types of tools we fashioned for our use, it is astounding to realize where we have ended up in such a relatively short amount of time. From banging…
How One Little Compound Can Be Used in So Many Ways
When it comes to compounds, it can be difficult to identify for those who do not often work with certain substances, and even for those who do, it can certainly be a mouthful to use the full names of some of the substances and compounds that they work with. Take for example, polytetrafluoroethylene. Most people…
How Donating Used Clothing Can Help Veterans Charities and the Environment
How can your used clothing donations help others? If you’ve never thought about donating your used clothes and household goods, you might be surprised at the answer. Charity organizations like wounded veterans charities raise funds for their programs through sales of used clothing. And when you donate clothes, you’re keeping them out of the landfills….
