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Chalmers University of Technology via Science Daily
A window film with a specially designed molecule could be capable of taking the edge off the worst midday heat and instead distributing it evenly from morning to evening. The molecule has the unique ability to capture energy from the sun's rays and release it later as heat. This is shown by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, in the scientific journal Advanced Science. On sunny summer days it can be little short of unbearable to stay indoors or in cars.
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Bob Vila
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! But don't let the days just drift by. Now that the sun is shining, home improvement projects beckon. How many of these tasks and upgrades will you check off your list this summer? Whether you're power-washing the house, the deck, the walkways, or the front porch, this is a job that's best tackled in warmer weather, so it's a perfect summer project. And with the sun beating down, you won’t mind too much if you get a little wet.
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US Glass News Network
In 1969, Bernard Savaëte wanted to work for a large corporation with a good reputation. With a background in chemical engineering, he ended up in the glass industry, where he’s spent the past 50 years in various roles with numerous companies. Savaëte began his career with Boussois-Souchon-Neuvesel (BSN), a French flat glass, container glass and fiberglass company. According to Savaëte, the energy crisis of the 1970s forced BSN to sell its flat glass operations. In 1982, he ended up at PPG after BSN was sold to the company.
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Business Insider
Wood stain is the quickest and easiest way to dramatically change the appearance of a piece of furniture, a deck, flooring, or any other wooden surface that needs some restoration or a whole new look. When you choose the right wood stain, it's easy and satisfying to work with, and you get results that last for years, if not indefinitely.
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Longview News-Journal
Neglecting a home’s exterior can be a disservice to homeowners, particularly those looking to increase the value of their homes. Curb appeal is important, as a home’s appearance can greatly affect prospective buyers’ perceptions. Knowing which projects can offer the most bang for their remodeling buck can help homeowners make the right choices when improving the exterior of their homes. The following are some areas where homeowners can direct their focus if their end goal is a great-looking home with added value, as determined by the 2019 “Cost vs. Value Report” from Remodeling magazine.
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US Glass Magazine
Debra Levy writes "Well the Fourth of July celebration has begun to fade into a semi-distant memory. The hamburgers will have been devoured, flags waived and fireworks exploded. But the cause for celebration will remain. I will explain. The glass industry has provided us all with tangible examples of the American Dream fulfilled. It has taught me a lot about what makes the U.S. work and what we can take pride in."
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Boston.com
Rob Robillard writes "As you know, woodpeckers sometimes are looking for food. Many times flies, ants, bees, and moths will sneak into cracks and up behind the cedar shingles. I see from the photo you sent that you have tried some deterrents. Most seem to work at first, but then the birds get used to them."
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