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Fact or Fiction: The World's Most Expensive Bathroom Fixtures
Sure, a bubble bath can make your bathroom feel luxurious. But wouldn't an HDTV make it even nicer? Take a look at some of the most expensive and outrageous bathroom fixtures by -- can you tell fact from fiction?
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How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries when there are no metal contacts between the toothbrush and the base?
I have an electric toothbrush. Somehow, placing the plastic-handled brushing unit into a plastic holder/recharger will recharge the toothbrush unit. If no metal electrical contact is made, how can this recharge the toothbrush?
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How Clothes Dryers Work
A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.
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How does a water softener work?
Hard water can be a problem because it causes pipes clog and some people just don't like the way it feels. Using a water softener can help solve this problem, but how does it work?
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How Dual Flush Toilets Work
For a time, toilets were called necessaries, one in a long line of euphemisms used to describe the business end of handling a simple biological process. And now it's necessary to do what we can to conserve water. Enter the dual flush toilet.
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How Hair Dryers Work
You may not have given it much thought, but your hair dryer is specially designed to prevent bad things from happening to you and your head. Why is it that your hair dryer doesn't get too hot to hold? And how does it avoid burning your scalp?
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How Home Dry Cleaning Works
Is your wardrobe filled with fabrics like rayon, silk, and wool blends? Tired of those escalating professional dry cleaning bills? The answer may be as close as your clothes dryer. See how home dry cleaning works.
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How Low-flow Toilets Work
If you don't have a low-flow toilet, you're flushing away more than just your bodily waste. You're flushing away your money. How can a low-flow toilet save you a few bucks?
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How Organic Clothing Works
What do Bono, hemp producers and the USDA have to do with each other? They're all helping to shape the way we dress-- via organic clothing. So what makes a garment "organic," and why buy it?
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How Toilets Work
The toilet. The john. The loo. The commode. The porcelain throne. No matter what you call it, there's no doubt it's a true technological marvel. Look beyond the commonplace bowl and see what a sophisticated water-handling system your toilet is.
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How Washing Machines Work
A washing machine is actually an amazing device once you get inside. Learn about the agitator, the pumps, the controller and much more!
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Inside a Bathroom Scale
For many people, their bathroom scale is an indispensable part of watching their weight and keeping healthy. Learn how your weight – no matter how much or how little – is evenly distributed to provide an accurate measure of your weight.
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What's the most expensive toilet in the world?
We've all heard of a potty break, but have you ever heard of a potty breaking the bank? What's the most expensive toilet in the world made of?
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