Gardening: the July to-do list
If you haven't done so already, net fruit to prevent the birds from getting to it first. Strawberries, currants and gooseberries are relatively easy to throw a temporary net over if you don't have the...
View ArticleSummer vacation is here; time to make sure your camping gear is ready
There are plenty of ways to ruin your tent, and storing it wet is one of the worst. “Tents will last many, many years unless you do stuff like that all the time,” said Matt Chmielarczyk, sales manager...
View ArticleGeocache containers: The good, the bad and the leaky (Photos)
View slideshow: Geocache containers: The good, the bad and the leaky Well you might be surprised that the Tupperware container you chose would not make the best container and your wife was right to...
View ArticleSpray to make things waterproof
A US-based firm has developed a new spray that can turn any surface waterproof when sprayed on it. Rust-Oleum NeverWet...
View ArticleMosquitoes, and mosquito control companies, swarm in moist state
As anyone spending time outside these days knows, the mosquitoes are really swarming this year. So are the mosquito control companies. Blame the first on the afternoon thunderstorm pattern lingering...
View ArticleHands on With the First Screen-Less Waterproof iPhone 5 Case
LifeProof nüüd for iPhone 5 LifeProof nüüd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Under Water We also dropped the phone into a sink full of water. LifeProof nüüd Waterproof iPhone 5 Case Cover with Screen Opening...
View ArticleNanoparticles, made to order — inside and out (MIT - Massachusetts Institute...
(Source: MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Researchers at MIT and the University of North Carolina created these coated nanoparticles in many shapes and sizes. Image courtesy of the...
View ArticleA $20 Bottle of Spray Waterproofs Almost Anything
Share 0 You spill red wine all over the couch, but it doesn't seep into the fabric or leave a stain -- instead it just drips right off. You step in a puddle of water with boots and the water just...
View ArticleTools and techniques for cleaning your deck
I was looking at my home's back steps, constructed of pressure-treated wood, and decided it was time for the annual get-rid-of-the-mildew-and-seal-them program. For some reason, they aren't looking as...
View ArticleWaterproof everything you own with NeverWet
Tweet Sydney, July 3 (ANI): Rust-Oleum NeverWet spray is a product developed by Ross Nanotechnology that makes pretty much anything and everything...
View ArticleHomemade Flea Repellants for your Home and German Shepherd
Flea Repellant Spray 2 cups water 2 whole lemons, quartered Boil 5 minutes. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Let cool. Strain juice/water into a large bowl. Funnel into a clean spray bottle. Apply when...
View ArticlePerfect Pie Crust
By GAIL MONAGHAN EASY AS PIE? That will sound like an oxymoron to those who have struggled with unruly dough only to throw up their floury hands in defeat. This was my story, too, until a number of...
View ArticleSteron coating now standard and available worldwide (BASF SE)
(Source: BASF SE) K 2013 Trade press conference June 25 and 26 in Ludwigshafen, Germany Steron coating now standard and available worldwide Presentation by Heidrun Goth Head of Global Steron...
View ArticleGuillemot eggs are self-cleaning
Guillemot eggs have special structures on their shells that make them self-cleaning, according to new research. The study began after scientists noticed the liquid-repelling properties of a batch of...
View ArticleChoose your sunscreens and insect repellants wisely (Photos)
View slideshow: Sunscreens and bug sprays Rates of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer have tripled over the past 35 years. Most scientists and public health agencies have found very little...
View ArticleSummer swarm: Ample rain boosts Metro Detroit bug population
Candice Williams The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image Lori Truscott of Livonia sprays her son, Brady, 9, with bug repellent at Kensington Metropark. 'We put it on as a preventative of West Nile,'...
View Article15 Sunscreen Questions Answered
Getty Images If we lived in pristine, temperature-controlled labs, SPF 15 would be adequate—if not optimal—protection against sunburn (caused by UVB rays) and skin aging and cancer (caused by UVA and...
View ArticlePromoting sugar’s magnetic attraction
Sugar gets a bad rap. If it’s not being blamed for rising Type 2 diabetes levels, it’s the main cause of obesity in children. So it’s refreshing to hear that simple sugars are now helping to make a...
View ArticleTech Universe: Monday 01 July
HIGH STEPPERS: A new running shoe from Adidas will add a spring to your step — literally. Polymer blades cover the sole of the A SENSOR OF SMELL:...
View ArticleMosquito Spraying (Suffolk County, NY)
(Source: Suffolk County, NY) July 8, 2013 Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to...
View ArticleLongmont sprays to cut West Nile
West Nile virus has been detected in so many mosquito pools in Longmont that Boulder County recommended emergency city-wide spraying begin Friday night. Mosquitoes are trapped in 11 locations in...
View ArticlePublic urged to take measures and seek immediate medical attention when...
(Source: Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan)) Public urged to take measures and seek immediate medical attention when feeling unwell to ward off threats of infectious diseases as typhoon...
View ArticleSoft, melt-in-mouth Sandesh recipes
The first question a Bengali from Kolkata is asked after he unpacks his luggage and prepares to settle down is, "Kaku sandesh enechho toh?" (Uncle, have you got sandesh?). For Bengalis, any...
View Article5 Kinda Weird But Also Kinda Helpful Repurposing Ideas To Save You Money...
We can think of about a thousand things we'd rather spend our money on than cleaning and general housekeeping items. It might not seem like a lot at once, but overtime those sprays, sponges and paper...
View ArticleMosquito Commission conducting spraying (Camden County, NJ)
(Source: Camden County, NJ) (July 11, 2013) - The Camden County Mosquito Commission regularly checks several thousand suspected mosquito breeding sites across the county on annual basis. Mosquito...
View ArticleMosquito Spraying in East Knoxville Rescheduled for Sunday Night (City of...
(Source: City of Knoxville, TN) July 12, 2013- Due to equipment problems, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) was unable to spray for mosquitoes in East Knoxville last night. Spraying has been...
View ArticleRain no dampener for New Zealand cardboard cathedral
Published July 18, 2013AFP Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, pictured in front of the new Christchurch Cathedral building site, on December 5, 2012. When Ban designed a new cathedral in...
View ArticleReview: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst waterproof iPhone 5 case
more deals Software Updates more updates WhatsApp for iPhone gets iCloud backups, multiple-photos sends, more; goes subscription-basedTumblr releases emergency update to fix password-sniffing...
View ArticleAll set for a backpacking trip?
When you go backpacking make sure you carry the right things with you that go on to make your trip memorable. Here is a list of essentials Backpacking can be fun, rewarding and for some, a life...
View ArticleClearing negative energy from a home or room
Feng shui maximizes positive qi in the house. To learn more about feng shui, consult a book or expert. A way to purify the energy of a whole house is to smudge it with incense. Many different kinds...
View ArticleTips Every Bride Should Know When Applying Her Own Makeup
Here are a few tips. A hydrating, exfoliating facial with peptide for radiance and plumping is a must. Now that you have the perfect canvas, the makeup will look flawless and last longer on your...
View ArticleBeautiful and easy painting techniques to refresh the abode (Photos)
View slideshow: Beautiful and easy painting techniques to refresh the abode Almost everything in the decor can be transformed with paint. Think beyond the walls and create a new decor painting floors,...
View ArticleThe battle of the waterproof phones: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Sony...
A waterproof smartphone is a nice idea, but they’ve always been kind of terrible. Casio has been making its line of Gz’One rugged smartphones for years, but they’ve always been a disappointment in one...
View Article8 deadly monsoon maladies
Taking adequate precautions are one of the best ways to avoid monsoon-related ailments. The rains may have brought with them a much needed respite from the heat but they also bring along a number of...
View ArticleGood riddance to bad roaches
Piperonyl butoxide, which we have spoken about earlier, is used as a synergistic compound in all pyrethroids based formulations to ensure that the insect’s natural excretory mechanism does not allow...
View ArticleSome sunscreen spray users catch fire after getting too close to open flame
A quick look at today's health news Syracuse, N.Y. -- People can burst into flames after spraying on sunscreen if they get too close to a barbecue grill or other open flame. The Food and Drug...
View ArticleSony launches giant waterproof phone
Share Twitter Ghana News plugins View Comments The Xperia Z Ultra is marketed as being waterproofSony has announced a waterproof Android smartphone with a 6.4in screen (16.3cm). The firm is pitching...
View ArticleKING: A lifetime of fishing found in one box
I come from a family that has deep roots in fishing. My father and grandfather enjoyed the sport together when I was very young. I was about six years old when they finally let me tag along on some of...
View ArticleFabric shield Neverwet, keeps food from sticking to clothes
It’s a 2-step process The first step is to spray the clothing and let it dry for thirty minutes before applying the second step. Another spray that needs to be allowed to dry for a time. The pants are...
View ArticleFinding the keys to boiling heat transfer (MIT - Massachusetts Institute of...
(Source: MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology) A team of MIT researchers has succeeded in carrying out the first systematic investigation of the factors that control boiling heat transfer from...
View ArticleSHOP TALK: Cool tools, great websites and news you can use
COOL TOOLS Rustoleum has brought some innovative products to the marketplace in recent years (check out rustoleum transformations.com to see highlights from the “Transformations” series for cabinet,...
View ArticleExplained: Hydrophobic and hydrophilic (MIT - Massachusetts Institute of...
(Source: MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Sometimes water spreads evenly when it hits a surface; sometimes it beads into tiny droplets. While people have noticed these differences since...
View ArticleThis Water Repellent Chemical Spray Is One Of The Most Incredible Things...
We don't normally recommend infomercial videos to our readers, but trust us on this one: This commercial for Rustoleum's NeverWet water-repellent spray is mind-boggling. NeverWet's "super-hydrophobic...
View ArticleWater Has Never Behaved This Way
Rust-Oleum Introduces Revolutionary Liquid Repelling Treatment Download image Rust-Oleum NeverWet protects surfaces with a superhydrophobic treatment that dramatically repels water, mud, ice and other...
View ArticleNew 'superhydrophobic' spray goes on sale in the US, making any product...
The days of water-damaged iPhones and stained clothes may be over thanks to a new product that has just hit the...
View ArticleNeverWet makes everything you own water-resistant
An iPhone can be submerged in water once NeverWet is applied. This post was originally published on Mashable. Ross Nanotechnology has developed a product called...
View ArticleWhen the chips are down, it is good to have Vintage Honda friends with...
It became obvious that the original engine cases were not salvageable unless a lot of welding, grinding and machine work was to be attempted, all at great expense. With a nice later-model crankshaft,...
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