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What's the one thing you can do to increase the value of your home the most?

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What's the one thing you can do to increase the value of your home the most? See projects with best returns and those that improve value cheaply.

Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?

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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.

Is what we're recycling actually getting recycled?

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The waste collectors threw your recyclables into one big bin on their truck. How do you know your recyclables are being recycled? And what happens to them next?

Heroes Unmasked: How secret are secret identities?

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Is a 'secret identity' really secret anymore? Comic book pundit Matt Hunt reveals just how many characters are in on the superheroes' alter-egos.

What is a levee?

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Whether they make you think of Hurricane Katrina or Led Zeppelin, levees are a critical safety feature for low-lying areas located near water. Why do they break?

How Plasma Cutters Work

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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.

How Screensavers Work

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Screensavers used to be necessary due to CRT monitor quirks -- now, they're mostly used for entertainment and security. Find out what a screensaver is and how it knows when to kick in.

How to Troubleshoot a Hot Water and Steam Distribution System

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Hot water and steam systems work similarly, and are still used in existing homes. Some routine maintenance is required to keep them working properly. Learn how to troubleshoot a hot water and steam system.

Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat

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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.

How Burglar Alarms Work

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Burglar alarms are found in every retail store and are becoming more common in private homes. Find out how a simple burglar alarm system works.

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