Ice cream is a popular dessert loved by many. It has it’s own special day known as “National Vanilla Ice Day” celebrated on July 23rd and is one of the three foods most missed while astronauts are in space. It has come a long way since the 1970’s and 1980’s. Ice cream used to be…
The One Thing You’re Probably Missing In Your Home Office
As more and more people around the world begin working from home, home offices are becoming increasingly common. A comfortable environment is actually extremely important when it comes to productivity when working from home. A dedicated office space can alleviate some of the common issues, but even a home office can be lacking some amenities….
The World Of Home Repairs And Maintenance In The United States
When you own a home, there is a lot that goes into its proper maintenance. From keeping up your roof to making sure that your insulation is working as effectively as it should be, there’s much that you must take into consideration when you are making sure that your home is in the best shape…
5 Different Uses for Power Pump Drives and Why They Are Awesome
Power Pump Drives (PPD) are excellent pieces of equipment that are best suited for off-highway and mobile equipment. Power Pump Drives mount directly to the SAE housing in the engine and to the flywheel. Using a flexible rubber coupling, PPDs dampen dangerous torsional engine vibrations. This can prolong the life of your engine while driving…
Customizing Your Commercial Energy Plan For Winter
The average house uses about 40% less natural gas when compared to usage rates 40 years ago. Lowering one’s energy costs is not just for homeowners. Businesses also are on the lookout for smart energy practices that will help them cut costs. Natural gas prices do typically fluctuate with changes in the weather. While the…
10 Reasons Steel Shipping Containers Need To Be Part Of Your Next Building Project
Whether you’re building a new home, looking to build a new job site trailer or constructing a new business, portable and easy to relocate steel shipping containers could be just the thing you need for your next project. Some estimates suggest that there are 24 million empty, retired steel shipping containers on our planet. Most…
Solving the World’s Plastics Problem Is a Challenge That Involves Engineers, Scientists, and Consumers
As the world comes to grips with the latest reports about the amount of plastic waste that is generated by everyone in the world, especially Americans, it is no wonder that manufacturing plants are doing everything in their power to make sure that they are limiting the unnecessary use of plastics. From redesigning reusable clamshells…
What to do with your Medical Refrigerator when the Power Goes Out
Since the invention of the first “arm-to-arm” inoculations in the late 18th century, vaccines have saved millions of lives, with over 2 million unnecessary deaths prevented last year alone. Recent advances in technology have also meant that these vaccines are increasingly available to people who need them across the globe. However, some remote reaches of…