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How to Remove Stripped Screws From a PSP

The Sony PSP is a handheld video game system that plays games designed for PlayStation. PSPs are generally quite rugged, being designed to be carried around in backpacks and pockets. Sometimes, however, it becomes necessary to unscrew the case to change the faceplate or check on internal components

The Advantages of Heat From Resistors

Resistor heat can be used to sense temperature.resistors image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.comResistors are one of the most common electronic components. They are simply small sections of a circuit that are used to resist, or slow down, the electrical current. Often this must be done...

DIY Carbon Fiber Tuned Pipe

For the meticulous hobbyist, remote control (RC) vehicles allow a wide range of experimentation for enhanced performance that can create hours of pleasurable activity. A tuned pipe on an RC vehicle's exhaust system can enhance engine performance. Pipes tuned to a specific length can utilize the vehi

How Are Recycled Paper Towels Made?

Collection and SortingPaper towels are manufactured in much the same way as all recycled paper products. The first step in paper recycling is to collect the paper. Paper that is to be recycled is collected in businesses and homes and then transported to a paper recycling center. Some...

Information on Female Miniature Siberian Huskies

When researching dogs, people often view multiple breeds for information concerning their size, personality and requirements. Among the most researched and well-known dogs is the Siberian husky. A medium-sized dog, the Siberian husky has a recognizable appearance and a lovable personality. A miniatu

Science Projects With Seltzer Water

Seltzer water, soda water, sparkling water and carbonated water all have carbon dioxide dissolved into them and have been placed into a container under pressure, to keep the carbon dioxide in. Removing the pressure releases the carbon dioxide, creating the distinctive fizzing bubbles. One other way

Description of Enteromorpha: a Type of Green Algae

In plant classification, enteromorpha is a genus of green algae included in the kingdom Protista, division Chlorophyta. There are several species of enteromorpha, but all are so similar it takes a marine botanist or biologist to distinguish between them. To the average observer, enteromorpha (green

Introduction of Nanobiotechnology

Nanobiotechnology is a new science involved in the design of tools and processes for use in the study of biosystems. These tools and processes are derived from another fairly new field called nanotechnology. Nanobiotechnology has the potential to create a new generation of medical research and pract

How to Clean Mineral Specimens

If you are a rock and mineral collector, you are probably already aware of how beautiful properly cleaned mineral specimens can be. If you are just getting started, beware. Once you clean one mineral specimen, you will not be able to stop until your entire collection is pristine and gleaming. Be sur

How to Expand Fractions

Fractions contain two integers, an upper numerator and bottom denominator, that create a single value, and different fractions can represent the same value. When two fractions have different numerators and denominators but the same value, those fractions are termed equivalent. One way to transform a

How to Charge a Battery With a Propane Generator

A propane generator consists of an LPG-fueled engine connected to an electric generator head. These two pieces are mounted together to form what is known as the gen set. Propane gas is highly volatile and flammable. Propane generators come in a variety of size depending on their uses. There are port

What Conditions Are Best for Granny Smith Apple Trees?

A tart apple with white flesh and a light yellow-green skin, the Granny Smith apple (Malus domestica "Granny Smith") originated in Australia in the mid-19th century. Maria Ann Sherwood selected this cultivar, and is whom the name honors (Sherwood's married name was Smith). In regions with cool summe

How to Tell If Something is Real Gold

The chemical element gold is represented on the Periodic Table of Elements as Au. Gold is found in nuggets and deposits in the ground. The metal has a long history of use as jewelry and coins, and countries that use a gold standard for monetary value set prices of domestic currency in relationship

How to Measure the Face of a Watch

Measuring a watch face, otherwise known as the dial, can be a delicate and tricky undertaking. Because the dial must be removed in order to be measured properly, you may be better off taking the timepiece to a jeweler or watchsmith. Once the dial has been taken off, the procedure is quite simple. Ho

How to Craft a Table Top Tree for Decorating

Creating a decoration for the table top in any space can be challenging, especially if you want something that will span all the seasons and holidays. A fast and easy decoration is a table top tree. With some basic materials, you can create a versatile item that can be used as the basis for any numb

Everyday Uses of Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride is a versatile, high-production-volume chemical, with production in North America alone totaling more than a million tons per year. With a variety of uses, both consumer and industrial, this simple yet incredibly functional substance adds value to many applications in our daily live

How to Cut a Taper on Steel Pins

Cutting a taper, or angle, into a steel pin requires a bit of preparation and a bit of elbow grease. Steel pins are often used to secure two pieces of metal together and they sometimes need to be tapered. Use a hacksaw to cut the steel pin while using a vise grip to hold it when cutting.

Senior Citizen Activities in Toledo, Ohio

Senior citizen activities in Toledo, Ohio.senior fisherman image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comSenior citizens make up nearly 21% of the population of Toledo, the fourth largest city in Ohio. Like anyone else, seniors look for fun, recreational activities to pass the time, relieve...

How to Repair Spear Gun Tubing

Spearfishing is one of the world's most exciting -- and often dangerous -- international sports. It should come as no surprise that the equipment used in the rough-and-tumble underwater endeavor takes on plenty of wear and tear. Saltwater, moisture, sun and the incessant movement of chasing fish run