The use of water in textile production has reduced by 90 percent in the last decade due to use of modern technologies, according to a research by Brazilian Association of Textile and Clothing Industry (ABIT). Since the 2000s, the use ...
A home is our ally of ages, seeing us through the thick and thins, providing a sturdy roof over our head and a firm ground below our feet. But with time, the house too ages and needs some maintenance. Renovations in Melbourne are especially ...
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The Good Ol' Bathtub!The oldest bathtub in the world was found on the island of Crete, and it dates back to 3,300 BCE. This bath was made of hardened pottery and was 5 feet long.While searching for the perfect bathtub, you are likely to ...
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Asicminer, a Hong Kong–based bitcoin mining operation, has taken an unorthodox step to gain an advantage over other computing systems running the algorithms that generate the virtual currency. To save money on energy, Asicminer puts ...
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Dry skin is common during the winter and can lead to flaking, itching, cracking and even bleeding. But you can prevent and treat dry skin, an expert says. "It's tempting, especially in cold weather, to take long, hot showers," Dr. Stephen ...
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Adults with autism who were intentionally infected with a parasitic intestinal worm experienced an improvement in their behavior, researchers say. After swallowing whipworm eggs for 12 weeks, people with autism became more adaptable and ...
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Masterchem Industries, maker of KILZ brand products, has relaunched its KILZ PRO-X 100 Series interior paint line. Featuring an advanced new formula, the product offers painters, contractors, property managers and remodelers strong hide ...
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Often used interchangeably even by seasoned flooring dealers, linoleum and vinyl are very different materials, though they may appear very similar.Though once called outdated, both linoleum (colloquially called 'lino') and vinyl flooring ...
Another member of the labiatae, or mint, family, thyme is an herb native to the Mediterranean basin and comes in many varieties. There is only one plant, thymus vulgaris, but the composition of the oil distilled from the plant shows ...
Summertime is prime time for mosquitoes and this year appears to be a banner year for the annoying and potentially dangerous disease-carrying, blood-sucking pests. The good news is that mosquitoes can be eliminated and avoided naturally ...
A shower is the fastest way to get clean when you're on the go. But when you've got a bit more time, the bathtub can be a relaxing alternative. Bathtubs are more than a place to wash—they're a soothing reward, a meditative reprieve ...
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What's your dream backyard? Is it a spectacular paradise where you can escape the daily hustle to relax and tune out from the world in? Or are you a social butterfly with friends and family constantly flocking in and out and you need ...
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Bookbinding is a process used for attaching individual pages of a book to make a single volume. In the process of bookbinding, the types of adhesives used matters a great deal. Whether it is spine gluing hard cover books, magazines, ...
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Masterchem Industries, maker of KILZ brand products, today announced the re-launch of its KILZ PRO-X 100 Series interior paint line. Featuring an advanced new formula, the product offers painters, contractors, property managers and ...
Scott Humphrey, chief executive officer of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), announced today the completion of another successful national consumer media tour. Humphrey and other WFCA executives traveled to the media capitals of ...
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