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Why Are Steel Studs More Common Than Wood?
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Although they've traditionally dominated the commercial building sector, metal studs -- or frames -- are making waves in residential building. What's the difference between them and their wooden counterparts?
CCD vs. CMOS Censor: What's the Difference?
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CCD and CMOS image sensors both convert light to electrons in a digital camera. Learn the differences between CCD and CMOS sensors.
How Paintless Dent Removal Works
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Is learning paintless dent removal really worth your investment in time and money? Find out if you've got 'the magic metal touch' at HowStuffWorks.
How are steel studs changing the way we decorate?
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As steel framing becomes more common in modern homes, DIY homeowners are facing new decorating challenges. We'll dish on everything from drilling through metal to drywall anchors in this article.
Does Your Fridge Water Taste Bad? Here's How to Fix It
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That fridge dispenser is supposed to make it easy to get a pure delicious-tasting glass of water. But often you taste something stale, metallic or foul. Why is that and how do you fix it?
How do sodium-acetate heat pads work?
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Heating pads are made of a plastic pouch and a clear liquid. Inside the pouch is a metal disk that when clicked crystallizes the liquid causing it to heat up. Find out how heat pads work.
Take a Drive Down Memory Lane and See If You Remember These Auto Classics
Here's a chance to prove your mettle with these examples of classic metal! Even if you make a mistake, you'll learn about automotive history. But you won't make a mistake, right?
How Newton's Cradles Work
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Five metallic balls on slender threads sit side by side. As one on the end hits the rest, the one on the opposite end rises and falls. Why don't the balls in the middle move? It's complicated.
How An Oscillator Works
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Oscillators show up in lots of electronic equipment. In fact, you might be surprised to know that computers, radios, metal detectors, and stun guns all use oscillators. Read on to learn how an oscillator works!
Which Sports Car Are You?
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Rev up your engine and put the pedal to the metal, it's time to see what this baby can do. Let's find out which vehicle best fits with your particular need for speed.