There are different kinds of water solutions used intensively in industries and chemical labs today and many companies are providing them for other companies who need them. It so happens that each type of solution may vary in concentration and strength and different industries may demand for different types of such mixtures. Thus, it may…
Fibroids are mild tumors that develop inside a woman’s uterus. However, they are not cancerous. They occur most commonly among women during their reproductive age. It is also more common among obese and black women. While some fibroid cases are not evident and rarely cause problems, there are others that grown large and become a…
As a cleaning business owner, how many times do you walk into a janitor closet and find dirty equipment, filthy mop buckets, vacuum cleaners that haven’t been emptied, and spray bottles that no longer spray properly? Have you or your supervisors taken the time to train your employees on how to properly care for your…
After I received the 2008 edition of the State of Michigan building code I eagerly looked through the table of contents for rain gutters only to find no mention of these troubling troughs that hang at the edges of a roof. So I looked to the index only to be disappointed again. There was no…
The FIE is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of fencing. FIE is the “Federation Internationale d’Escrime” or International Fencing Federation and it governs the world rankings and competitions for modern sport fencing. When someone is talking about “FIE” gear, they are talking about fencing uniforms, masks, and blades that are approved for use in these…
“I have a vision that eventually this product [precast concrete fences] could be for do-it-yourselfers if it was manufactured in lightweight concrete,” states the CEO of a leading precast fence producer. This vision is now a reality with the introduction of lightweight concrete fence panels. Cellular lightweight concrete (CLC) is produced by taking a mixture…
Miss Universe: An annual international beauty contest. Tiaras are all the rage in mass media today. If it isn’t a discussion about the Royal Wedding, somewhere Toddlers and Tiaras is being viewed in somebody’s living room or another Pageant Mom is prepping her daughter for an upcoming event. So much effort is invested, all leading…
A cross country road trip is like no other road trip! For most road trippers, it’s the Holy Grail of trips. For you, it may just be a long desired vacation or chance to visit family. No matter what your reason, you’ll need some tips in order to prepare that are very unique to a…
Looking for information on Western Saddles? This article provides easy to understand highlights of the parts of a Western Saddle and their function sorted alphabetically. The bullet points below each item provides a high level summary pertaining to that item. Back Housing The rear section of the saddle behind the cantle and above the skirt…
If you really want to add some classical style to your home, I cannot recommend Roman Blinds highly enough. These are the kind of blinds that are made of a single piece of material that is rolled into pleats. Roman blinds were first invented in (can you guess from the name) ancient Rome. Or at…
Normally we are not used to seeing accidental explosions or fire blazing in our home or office when the current jumps above the safe level or when there are any other faults in the electrical system. When these accidental incidents are about to happen the circuit breaker cuts the power to the electrical system. Without…
We’ve all heard of “Bed Bugs.” But did you know there are also “Bow Bugs?” Indeed there are — little arthropods (related to moths) that live inside your violin case and munch horse hair. How do you know that your case is infested? There are certain tell-tale signs. One is an accelerated rate of horse…
Human civilizations took more than 4500 years to develop contemporary plumbing system. Ancient communities such as Indus Valley civilization and Egyptians started working on the development of copper pipes 4000 years ago. The concept of pipes played a key role in supplying drinking water and removing waste from a premise. Lack of drainage facilities was…
Bathroom sink drains appear to be quite simple but believe it or not there is centuries of trial and error behind the design. Plumbers never found it difficult to drain water from your bathroom sink, mainly because any sloping downward drain would work fine. The problem that plumbers faced was keeping the smells of the…
The history of tri-cone drill bit development stretches back over 100 years. It may seem strange to think that such a precision piece of equipment from the present has roots dating back to 1908, but the road to the level of innovation in modern tri-cone bits is a long one. Howard Hughes and the beginning…