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How to Memorize the Periodic Table
Memorizing the periodic table can be a very rewarding endeavor. Whether we realize it or not, chemistry plays a huge role in our day to day lives -- and who knows, the atomic number of plutonium may be your prize-winning question on Jeopardy one day. Regardless of the reason you want to learn the periodic…
How Does Composting Work?
Composting at your home allows you to recycle your own waste while providing nutrition for your garden. You can compost almost anywhere, although some areas have laws regulating it, such as requiring a closed container to contain smells. Creating a compost pile is easy to do, and maintenance doesn’t require much of your time.
Wart Removal for Kids
Children are more likely than adults to get common warts on their hands and fingers or plantar warts on their feet, since their immune systems are still developing. If your child has a visible wart that she’s embarrassed by, you can try several methods to remove the wart at home. It may be in your child’s best interest to see the doctor first to make sure what she has is actually a wart.
The Advantages of a Solar Home Vs. Regular Homes
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that transforms sunlight into energy. People are using solar energy to heat, cool and light their homes. Different technologies exist to convert sunlight into energy. The most common types for home use are solar water heating, passive solar design for heating and cooling spaces and solar photovoltaics for electrcity.
Materials for Composting
Composting your organic waste allows you to create nutrient-dense food for your garden. Creating a compost pile requires only a small amount of space and a few materials to get started. Once it’s up and running, you simple need to keep feeding the pile so that you can have a steady stream of compost for your garden.