Gardeners are discovering that a pile of forgotten textiles doesn’t have to end up in the landfill. From worn-out jeans to faded bed sheets, these everyday fabrics are finding a second life in ...
They can stop squirrels from chewing through wires with a simple metal mesh that costs about $20 and fits around exposed cable runs. That inexpensive galvanized mesh creates a durable physical barrier ...
Before a wall ever looks finished again, the most important step is the one you do while the studs are still exposed. Long ...
Olympic ice has come under fire in recent days. The men's ice skating finals saw a string of high-profile falls, and ...
After several years of testing hundreds of the best synthetic jackets, evaluating moisture management, breathability, compressibility, fit and warmth, I’ve come away with a few personal favorites.
I love my basement, but it’s not for the reason you might think. Sure, I get the appeal of having a cave to hang out in, but at the end of the day I gravitate toward it because it’s the beating heart ...
If you’re wondering if you need the best sheets to get a good night’s sleep, consider just how much time you spend in them. Other products might be daily staples in your life — a simple coffee maker, ...
Abram Fluckiger holds up a sample panel square that has five sandwiched layers of a new material nearly transparent insulation material called MOCHI, which was designed buy CU Boulder researchers in ...
Physicists at CU Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the energy efficiency of buildings worldwide—and it works a bit like a high-tech version of Bubble Wrap.
Abstract: Among various factors influencing the service life of electrical equipment, the performance of dielectric insulation materials has an important role. Degradation of insulating materials ...
Spray foam insulation – also called spray foam or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) – is an alternative to traditional building insulation. However, it comes with a number of drawbacks including high cost ...