Not long ago, buying car parts meant driving to a parts store, describing what you needed to someone behind a counter, and hoping the part in the box matched what was actually wrong with your vehicle. For most people, that process was equal parts inconvenient and unreliable. The counter staff varied in knowledge, the inventory was limited to what happened to be in stock, and the prices were whatever the store decided they were. If the part didn’t fit, you drove back. Continue reading The Smart Driver’s Guide to Shopping for Car Parts Online: What to Look For Before You Buy→
Improper disposal of broken gadgets contributes to the 2.6 million tons of hazardous and dangerous electronics that get sent to landfills each year. While devices and gadgets must be discarded eventually, from the risk of fire to losing precious metals, there are some costs. Continue reading The Environmental Cost of Throwing Away Broken Gadgets→
You’ve got a great lawn mower, now let’s make it shine! This guide is all about getting your mower to peak performance. You’ll learn your mower’s anatomy, maintenance essentials, and how to troubleshoot common problems.We’ll even delve into advanced tuning techniques. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get that mower running like a dream! Continue reading Tuning Your Riding Lawn Mower for Peak Performance→
If you’ve ever wondered what the parts inside of a computer box might look like if reworked into a tiny sculpture of the NYC Skyline, now’s your chance to find out. You’ve probably seen his work on the Internet, but now Franco Recchia’s “circuit board cityscapes” – all composed entirely of cast-off electronic parts – can be seen up close in the exhibition The Odyssey Within: An Exhibition of Fine Art by Greek and Italian Artists which opens at NYC’s Agora Gallery this Thursday, December 16, 2010. Continue reading Franco Recchia’s Recycled Computer Part Sculpture Comes to NYC’s Agora Gallery→
