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How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How Geysers Work
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Geysers are explained in this article. Learn about geysers.
How Steam Dishwashers Work
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The steam dishwasher is supposed to detach grime from dishes so that a pre-wash isn't necessary. Find out more about the steam dishwasher.
Can you make a rocket engine using hydrogen peroxide and silver?
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At a drag race, I once saw a rocket car that was supposedly powered by spraying hydrogen peroxide on a silver mesh. The resultant reaction produced huge amounts of pure white smoke and apparently enough thrust to propel the car rapidly down the track. Does hydrogen peroxide really react with silver that way?
How to Troubleshoot a Forced-Air Distribution System
A forced-air distribution system is just what the name implies. Air is forced from the furnace through ducts to registers in various rooms. Learn to troubleshoot a forced-air distribution system.
Do It Yourself Vehicle Care: Spark Plugs vs. Fuel Economy, Part 1
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DIY Vehicle Care: Spark plug vs. Fuel economy, Part I. In this aritcle learn the differences between spark plugs and fuel economy.
How to Apply and Remove PVC Pipe Glue
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You need to unglue PVC pipe, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to unglue a PVC pipe in this article.
Ultimate Guide to Home Energy Audits
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Home energy audits help pinpoint the things in your home that make it inefficient. Learn more about home energy audits.
You're an Auto Trivia Expert if You Can Name All These Car Parts
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Oh, the pistons connect to the crankshaft! The crankshaft connects to the transmission! The transmission connects to engine! And the engine makes the whole car go! Think you can finish mapping all these car parts? Tune up this quiz and see!
How the ZeroHouse Works
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The zeroHouse may be costly to build, but the zeroHouse could certainly save you on energy bills. Read more about the zeroHouse.