Designers of buildings, automobiles, electronics, appliances and other systems must consider the use of ventilation devices. They can consist of things as simple as narrow slots in metal or as complicated as fans with temperature sensors and ducts. Ventilation offers both advantages and disadvantages. Whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks or vice versa depends on the type of building or equipment and the importance of ventilation to its existence.

If your teacher gives you a problem about a home-improvement project, you might need to calculate how much space you can paint based on the weight of paint. To convert between the weight and volume of paint, you will need to know its weight per volume, or *density.* Most paints have a density between 9 and 11 pounds per gallon, but finding the exact density for your brand of paint will help you make the most accurate calculations.

A round bed is an unusual, but by no means unique, piece of furniture. It is rare enough that it's often easier to just build a frame for a round mattress rather than find and buy one in a shop. If you have the tools, this project should take no more than two hours unless you paint or stain the wood. If you do paint or stain, you should let the frame dry overnight.

A sit-down forklift fills a constant need to move equipment and materials that are too heavy for workers to move. Driving a forklift is in some ways similar to driving a car, but there are a number of safety concerns that go along with the operation. How to Drive a Sit-Down Forklift Forklifts are extremely top-heavy and are never to be driven on any uneven surface. Sharp turns executed at a high rate of speed are also very unsafe.

Permanent marker contains a pigment that causes it to adhere to the surface where it's applied. The permanency serves its purpose well when applied to the correct surface but when permanent marker ends up on your tile it leaves a stain or mark that detracts from the beauty of the tile. Permanent marker can ruin the look of your tile. Tend to a permanent marker stain on your tile as quickly as possible for the easiest stain removal.

The relative strength of IKEA cabinets compared to their cost is an incentive toward the purchasing them rather than other brands. However, if you’re planning to store large amounts of dishware, heavy ceramics or tools, reinforcing the cabinet’s strength during installation is wise. IKEA sells the components necessary for increasing the strength, stability and safety of their cabinetry. The reinforcement should not significantly increase the installation time. When properly reinforced, IKEA cabinets provide many years of reliable service.

Ringworm isn't a worm but a fungus that feeds on material found on the outer layer of skin. It can also survive on inanimate objects in moist areas that aren't exposed to sunlight. Ringworm earned its name by infecting people in the form of an itchy, red rash that forms a ring. Keeping your carpet dry will help prevent the fungus from infesting it. If it's already infested, use hot water and an anti-fungal spray to clean it.

Table of Contents Lead Copper and Brass Other metals Flux Mixed Solder Soldering is the act of merging different pieces of metal together by using heat. The metal of two different pieces are melted and fused together so they remain stable. Solder is a often made of several metals mixed together used to fuse other metals together that cannot be melted themselves.

Fiberglass ladders are fire-resistant, non-conductive and relatively lightweight. This makes them a smart choice for outdoor applications such as public utilities, construction sites, firefighting and manufacturing. After years of outdoor service, the long-term effect of sunlight takes a toll on fiberglass ladders. Fiberglass ladders require more maintenance than their wood and metal counterparts. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, exposure to sunlight accelerates a condition known as fiber bloom.

Kenmore, a brand name appliance division of Sears, Inc, offers customers several appliance options for their home, including a line of automated dishwashers. While convenient, these machines aren’t without defective issues, one of which includes the presence of a strong smoke or burning smell. This is a serious issue that stands to have dire consequences if not addressed in an appropriate manner. Insulation Issue First and foremost, unplug the dishwashing unit and pull it away from the wall.