Ship Model Blocks This article is intended for the ship model builder and keeps in mind what you will be given to work with in a ship model kit. It is not a dissertation on all blocks found on ships. Simply put, a block in sailing, is a single or multiple pulley used as a…
The air quality inside the home should never be ignored. Houses with poor air quality can create health concerns for its inhabitants and ignoring the importance of good air quality can be a fatal mistake. The air quality inside the home can be improved by installing exhaust fans. There are many types of exhaust fans,…
Would we be better off without paper money and coin? Some say yes, and some say no and the debate rages on. Government tax collectors would prefer only electronic or digital money – it’s easier to control and easier to keep taxpayers honest – but are those gains worth the drawbacks? I mean what’s wrong…
A table cloth is a very important linen item in a home, hotel or bed and breakfast and it goes through a lot of wear and tear within its lifetime. Your tablecloth will get all sorts of crumbs and stains on it from various meals and be subject to hundreds of washings. This is why…
Mad Dogs by Jack Vettriano is a famous oil painting by this Scottish painter who has risen in recent years to become one of the most popular contemporary artists within Europe and has a large fan base right across this continent plus North America. This article discusses the Mad Dogs painting and puts it into…
I work at a wire and cable distributor and we get calls like this all the time. There are very slight differences between these wires and almost no difference at all. All three are types of single conductor electrical wire and the four letters are just approvals that the wire went through. THHN wire stands…
If you own an old commercial building with a flat roof odds are you have an old asphalt roof of some type. These roof surfaces are made up of layers of felt paper and tar stacked up on each other, which over the years it will or it has given you a lot of headaches.…
When you think about building muscle, the first thing that usually comes to mind is an attractive male in the gym pumping large amounts of iron. While this thought is true, there are also a large number of women who are interested in female muscle building. Female body builders do have an uphill battle against…
Coffee cup advertising and branded paper cups have shown to give a greater positive conception of a brand. Coffee is among the most consumed beverages in society. People drink on average 3 cups of coffee per day. Coffee cups are a great opportunity to expose your brand to mass audiences in a cost-effective way. You…
To anticipate spending too much money on medical expenses and car repair, purchasing insurance coverage is a good idea. In the event of accident, other people can be in danger too. If you are at fault, other people who are involved in the accident may file lawsuits against you. This particular circumstance will direct auto…
Deep frying is a method of cooking that involves submerging food in deep oils or fats at high temperatures. There are several reasons why someone would want to use this method of cooking. First and foremost, it seals in the taste and tenderness of the food to help it maintain its flavor and moisture. Also…
Electric blankets are a type of blanket which is heated using electricity. The blankets are made in various soft materials such as fleece and cotton. On the inside of an electric blanket is heating wires, which attach to an electric cord that can be plugged into an outlet to generate warmth. Most electric blankets have…
When you are looking for CNC milling machine parts and components there are a variety of places where you can find them. There are many Internet sites and the machines come in a variety of prices. Depending on the type of machine you need the price can be steep but there are many small machines…
In construction, shoring is the practice of bracing a structure using strong, temporary structures to avoid the collapse of materials or earth. An excavated trench is deep and narrow. The trench walls need to be stabilized with shoring materials in order to prevent accidents and protect workers. Shoring will also expedite the excavation process. However,…
You have put together your resume and have the interview scheduled! However, it is common for hiring manager to interview as many as 30 candidates who meet the requirements of the position. What are you going to do the set yourself apart? There are several elements in the interview process that most people are aware…