If a vacuum line much smaller than the flange diameter of the turbopump (DN 100 (100 mm)) is used, the effective pumping speed will decrease. A DN 25 (25 mm) vacuum line will result in only around 7.4 ...

Dear Heloise: Recently, you suggested washing dog toys with the regular laundry. This was a mistake. You should wash dog toys in vinegar and 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda. Dogs are very sensitive to ...

After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

Wouldn’t it be nice if houses came with a free handyman and a manual on how to DIY common problems? When you get the keys to your home, they also hand you some responsibility. As a homeowner, you will ...

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A cleaning product manufacturer has been fined after an agency worker suffered burns when she was "doused" in a corrosive ...

Diesel engines are durable and capable, but it's easy to overlook one particular quirk regarding the intake manifold that should otherwise be regularly checked.

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Once the radiator is spotless, and you've installed a radiator reflector, your home should feel noticeably warmer. However, ...

The chair of the area's neighborhood board wants short-term solutions, including more storm drain maintenance.

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