physical sciences
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All the Clever Ways You Can Use Glycerin Around Your House
When it comes to putting together your arsenal of standard household products, you probably already have things like white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and nail polish remover in a closet somewhere, or under the sink. But what about glycerin?
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How to Remove Stubborn Carpet Padding From Your Hardwood Floors
If you aren’t the first owner of your home, you are likely to encounter out-of-date and worn carpeting. But sometimes, if you’re lucky, there are beautiful hardwood floors under the old carpet that are just crying out for their chance to shine once more. The tricky part, though, is removing the old carpet padding without…
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How to Use Muriatic Acid Safely (and Where You Should)
While there seem to be cleaning products formulated for any type of stain, mess, or grime you can think of, some people — for a variety of reasons — prefer to take more of a chemistry-class-approach to household cleaning, working directly with the acids and bases used to make those products.
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How to Figure Out if Wood Has Been Pressure-Treated, and Why It Matters
Those who have spent some time working with wood know that the building material comes in different types, and they’re not all equally suited for every project. Other than the features that depend on the type of tree the wood came from (i.e. maple, oak, birch, etc.), how wood is used also comes down to…