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How Burglar Alarms Work
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Burglar alarms are found in every retail store and are becoming more common in private homes. Find out how a simple burglar alarm system works.
How do smoke detectors intercommunicate?
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Smoke detectors intercommunicate so that all detectors will sound if one is triggered. Find out how smoke detectors intercommunicate.
Where does cork come from?
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We can find cork in just about any wine bottle. Have you ever wondered where the cork comes from and how is the cork made into a bottle stopper? Find out the answer to those questions in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
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Towels are always made of cotton, and they work really well at absorbing water. On the other hand, water-repellant jackets are made of nylon, and they work pretty well at keeping you dry. Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
How Hair Dryers Work
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Hair dryers are a popular appliance that are used every day. Go inside a hair dryer and find out exactly how it gets the job done.
How to Dry Clean at Home
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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.
How do you replace a seal under a toilet?
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A friend told me that the bad smell coming from my toilet indicates that the seal under the toilet is broken and needs to be replaced. He also said that I could probably do the job myself. I'd like to try. So how do you replace the seal underneath the toilet?
How Clothes Dryers Work
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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.
How Liquid Motion Lamps Work
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The liquid motion lamp has been a pop-culture icon since the 1960s. Learn about the history of liquid motion lamps and see a video explaining their composition.
What is the difference between a house, a mobile home, a condominium, a co-op and a townhouse?
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Housing types include a house, mobile home, condominium, co-op and townhouses. Learn about the differences between these housing types.