2015

  • How To Prevent Stainless Steel From Rusting After Being Welded

    Welding is the perfect solution for welding stainless steel items to other metal items or for making repairs. However, there is one thing that you have to worry about when having stainless steel welded -- rust. Unfortunately, welding can sometimes leave stainless steel more susceptible to rust, which can cause your stainless steel item to corrode and break down over time. Even though stainless steel is generally not as susceptible to rust as some other metals, the heat that is applied during the welding process can affect this.
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  • How Can You Save Money On Heating Oil This Winter?

    If high heating oil prices have had your family shivering under blankets to conserve heat, you may be wondering what you can do to keep the cost of heating down this winter. Fortunately, analysts are already predicting that this year's heating oil prices should be lower than those you've seen over the past few winters, combined with higher average temperatures. However, there are still several things you can do to reduce your heating bills this winter and in the future.
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  • Tips For Safely Storing Your Clothes In The Closet

    Your wardrobe represents a major investment in your appearance, but you may not know there are some threats to your clothing that can be found in your closet. These issues can lead to major damages to your clothes, but it is possible for you to avoid some of these worst issues by simply following these two tips when it comes to storing your clothes in your closet.  Control Moisture With Silica Gel
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  • 3 Tips For Safely Setting Up A Community Cannery

    Homesteaders and backyard gardeners alike can preserve their harvests with pressure and water bath canners, but these methods rely on breakable glass jars instead of tougher aluminum cans. Working with your extension office or rural development agency to set up a professional grade cannery for the community is a great way to encourage people to learn new skills without investing a lot of money into their own equipment. Make sure every can of food that leaves your cannery is safe to eat by following these five safety tips.
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  • 3 Ways to Make Your Loaded Pallets More Stable

    Loading pallets can be one of the most effective ways of stocking, storing and transporting your products. However, if your pallets are not loaded and wrapped correctly, they can be very unstable. This can cause damage to your products, which can obviously be very costly for your company. To make your loaded pallets more stable, follow these three important tips. Then, you shouldn't have to worry about your items being damaged during storage or when they are being moved.
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  • 4 Reasons A Metal Roof Will Effectively Cool Your Home

    When it comes to clothing, many people realize how dark colors can absorb heat and light colors help reflect it. However, they may not realize that this same logic applies to a roof. Here are some ways that a metal roof can keep your home cool throughout the summer. Metal Can Reduce Heat Absorption With Light Colors Those dark colored asphalt shingles may look great, but they are going to absorb the heat and make your home warmer.
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