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How to Build a Lamp
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Building a lamp for your home is probably much easier than you thought. Follow these simple instructions to learn how to build a lamp.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
10 Tips for Understanding Carpet Labels
Understanding carpet labels can be tricky. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about 10 tips for understanding carpet labels.
10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Came True
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Some 'Star Trek' tech actually came into existence. Take a look at this list of the top 10 'Star Trek' technologies that you can use in real life.
How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
How Millefiori Works
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Millefiori is an Italian word meaning 'thousand flowers.' What makes millefiori glass so special?
How Thermal Imaging Works
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Thermal cameras take photos of heat, rather than visible light. Find out how temperature is captured as an image.
How to Make a Paper Clock
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Making a cute paper clock is easy with these paper craft instructions. Learn how to make a time-telling tool with these simple directions.
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 to Build Window Treatments
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Follow these instructions for building wooden window treatments and create a windowsill shelf, plant shelves for a window, or a window box.