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Replace a Broken Zipper Slide with a Telephone Wire Connector

Breaking the slide off a zipper is never fun. If you're an electronics hobbyist you probably already have materials on hand that will do the job such as the type of wire connector commonly used with telephones.

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Gift guide: Top 10 multitools

We don't always have access to a fully-equipped toolbox, but with the right multitool, you can always have access to a basic set of hand tools. Here is a selection of the best multitools that I have owned and tested over the years.

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Right on the Money: How to avoid contractor fraud

You should know things have changed regarding the way property insurance claims are handled.

Google says it will no longer build AI tools for oil, gas drillers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating itself from cloud computing rivals Microsoft and Amazon.A statement from the company Tuesday followed a Greenpeace report that documents how the three tech giants are using AI and computing power to help oil companies find and access oil and gas deposits in the U.S. and around the world.

The laser that could solve $30 billion methane problem in oil field

A sensor installed at the edge of remote oil well site in Karnes County could help solve one of the trickiest environmental problems of the oil patch — methane gas leaks. Methane, the key component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas that traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. While natural gas is touted as a cleaner-burning alternative to coal or crude oil, there are concerns about leaks from equipment at well sites, pipelines and processing plants. Besides the…

Organize Your Tool Box With Recycled Oil Bottles

Reuse your empty quart size oil bottles to help organize loose tools.

Paint like a Pro in 5 Easy Steps

Nothing transforms a home quite like a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house is one of the smartest and easiest DIY upgrades a homeowner can accomplish on their own."Summer is the ideal time to tackle a painting project, as the warmer temperatures lead to faster drying times, and

New Study Investigates Link Between Birth Defects and Oil and Gas Industry

Early research suggests that there may be a link between fraking and birth defects. Babies born to mothers living near fraking operations may face increased risk of birthing problems.

Discover The Benefits Of Using Mobile in Oil & Gas Field Operations

15 Painting Tips to Help Make the Job Easier

Here's a list of 15 painting tips that will help make your next painting job easier. For rooms & furniture, these tips will save you time & frustration.

Pushing the envelope in deepwater cementing

As operators continue exploring and developing deepwater resources, cementing challenges have increased exponentially due to the very narrow pore pressures and fracture gradients typically seen in deepwater wells. Not only do operators have to ensure they’re achieving the necessary zonal isolation and sufficient cement coverage, they’re also now dealing with increasingly thicker casing and the resulting tighter restrictions. Thicker casing has come about due to the…

Oil-field medical care gets workers back to work faster and saves money

Xstreme MD in Midland is a medical clinic that primarily serves men and women who work in the oil field with a new standard of care

Always changing: Auto engineers' tools of the trade

From a good guess and a metal file to computer-aided design and rapid prototyping, engineers constantly invent new tools and techniques to keep up with the demands of the automotive industry.

Avocado Oil vs. Olive Oil: Is One Healthier?

Both avocado oil and olive oil have been promoted for their numerous health benefits. This article compares avocado and olive oil, reviewing whether one is a better choice.