Written by The world of audio and video transmission has incredibly changed since its beginnings when Thomas Edison invented the first phonograph in 1877. The mechanical means of reproducing and playing back the produced analog sine wave signal has immensely evolved since those days, the same as the means used to transmit those signals. What began with […]
It’s all about sound or better yet about controlling it. So in your normal daily life, there are normal background sounds that break the silence without becoming annoyingly loud and to which you quickly get accustomed. They become normal to the point that even though you still hear them you no longer pay much attention […]
The Flexispot E7 Premium Standing Desk is among the company’s best-selling products. It’s been featured and ranked #1 in the reviews of Techradar, IGN, and CreativeBloq. We tried one out and found it easy to assemble, good-looking, sturdy, and relatively elegant, as office furniture goes. If you’re curious about the company, you can check them […]
Whether you call it an outdoor spigot, a sill cock, an outdoor faucet, or a hose bib, the thing you use to turn on water outside is not as resilient as it looks. Knowing the standard height for an outdoor spigot matters for a number of reasons, and it’s not the only consideration you need […]
In 15 BC, mention was first made about the use of flat belt to transfer power for weaver’s shuttles in the weaving of silk. By 1430 the technology was well established, by then not just with flat belts, but also using chain drives, as depicted in one of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches. However, it was […]
Before you head out on your next big adventure, make sure your car is in great condition and ready for the drive. Take it from someone who’s spent thousands of hours on the road (and a good chunk sitting on the side of a highway)—it’s important to make sure your car is road trip ready […]
Preparing for the holidays can be time-consuming and stressful, especially if you are hosting in your home. We all want to have successful gatherings with great food, the perfect gifts, and a sparkling clean house. You shop, cook, and clean in advance, but you are living in your home so last-minute cleaning is also a […]
Pruning is a horticultural art form. While we prune plants for a host of reasons, not the least of which are trimming, removing dead growth, shaping, cutting for transplanting or the collection of flowers, one need only to look at the practice of bonsai, the method of miniaturizing any tree, and it’s clear how artful […]
Homeowners and residents may encounter an annoying issue when their cats scratch the wooden stair railings. If left untreated, these unsightly marks can cause more severe damage. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on addressing this common issue and preventing future scratches. Start by evaluating the severity of the scratches, and for minor surface-level marks, […]
Finishing the inside walls and ceiling of a room with drywall is a multi-stage process that will require you to apply coat after coat of compound to cover every joint left behind where large drywall boards were butted against each other to create uniform and flat surfaces all over the room. This is done with […]