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Everything A UK DIYer Needs to Know About Fitting a Heavy Cast Iron Radiator

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If your old heater barely warms the room or rattles like a bag of spanners, a heavy cast iron upgrade can change the game. Traditional radiators hold heat for ages, so rooms stay warm even after the boiler stops. They feel different from standard radiators or flat panel radiators, and they suit period homes as well as modern spaces.
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The Environmental Cost of Throwing Away Broken Gadgets

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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.
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Tuning Your Riding Lawn Mower for Peak Performance

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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!
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Franco Recchia’s Recycled Computer Part Sculpture Comes to NYC’s Agora Gallery


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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.
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