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Soldering is a technique for joining pieces of glass, metal, or other heat-proof objects. This serves as a basic how-to guide if you already have a craft project in mind.

Many elaborate works of metal art can be created by understanding how to properly use a jeweler's torch.

Basic soldering skills help musicians and road crew to make minor repairs on site to keep the show on the road.

Headphone cables are very difficult to solder due to their special construction. Knowing the details makes it possible to replace the moulded plug in many cases.

Twisting yourself up about sculpting with wire? Bend this hardware store staple to your fancy with this quick guide to materials and tools!

To many, the most difficult part of working with copper pipe is in making the many needed connections. There are, however, many options to make life much easier.

If you're thinking about using a family keepsake as your engagement or wedding ring, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Wiring balanced audio 3-pin XLR connectors is straightforward but it is important to get it right, else phase errors may occur.

Tin whiskers are mysterious, hair-like metal crystals that sprout from circuit boards and hardware, causing shorts and power failures in critical electronic systems.

Guitar plugs get a lot of wear and tear on the road, so musicians will find it worth knowing how to repair this common audio connection.

No one intentionally adds lead to their food; but dietary sources of lead abound from sources which are more common than people know.

An overview of three dangerous, potentially even lethal, materials - lead, asbestos, and mold - found in many homes, and what to do about them

Learning the art of Stained Glass and Leadlighting is a very absorbing craft and requires a great deal of patience and accuracy. Adorn doors, lampshades and mirrors.

The cause and the best course of action regarding the hardware failure known as the three red lights.

Since its launch, the Xbox 360 has become notorious for its dreaded red ring of death. Here are two fixes that can help get a bricked 360 console up and running again.

Any tourist can find Native American jewelry in the Southwest United States, but it is a rare tourist who can find bargains - quality pieces at good prices.

Damage to CERN's Large Hadron Collider from the mishap shortly after it opened in September, 2008 required extensive repairs. The LHC will restart in late 2009.

Imperial War Museum London presents an interactive family show. Terry Deary's Trenches Handbook forms the basis of a realistic exploration of life in World War I trenches

A Ford F-250 pickup that has "grabby" brakes, and a Volvo 850 GLT that won't start.

Precious metal clay, or PMC (also known as silver clay) is simple to use at home using minimal special equipment and brings an extra dimension to your jewelry making.

Dials are the face of a watch and pretty faces sell watches. Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, Hampden, E. Howard, and other companies made porcelain dials for watch movements.

MIDI cables are readily available in standard lengths, but for short lengths and rack wiring it sometimes makes sense to wire up bespoke lengths on-site.

The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.

This list of fun USB powered gifts for computer geeks has something for every price range and for almost every taste.

There are some common issues that amateur handymen run into. Be aware of the pitfalls so you can increase your potential to sell your home.

A window is one area of a home that is prone to easy damage. Fixing a broken pane isn't complicated but be sure to invest the time to do it correctly.

Disposing of old laptop computers is a complex process that is not always environmentally friendly. This article discusses how to safely recycle laptops and their parts.

What began as four men building guitar pickups in the United Kingdom would go on to create unique electric guitars for musicians such as Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.

Adding long range wifi antennas to existing routers is an easy thing to do, IF the user knows about the antenna connections and what router brands allow them to be used.

The highest Office In The U.S. Having Been Won By An African-American Man With The Middle Name "Hussein" Could Undoutably Give Young Islamic Extremist's Pause.

The bodies of six soldiers have been repatriated, five of whom were shot by an Afghan policeman. The coffins were flown into the UK, with the body of Sgt Phillip Scott.

Threats to the United States will continue to be of concern as extreme ideological terrorists, foreign and domestic, target America and Americans

The Bead Museum of Washington DC provides a fascinating look at the history of beads from prehistoric to the present.

Many mines in the eastern DRC are controlled by rebels and the national army, which terrorize the local populations. The mined minerals are used in consumer electronics.

Most mixers and audio inputs are single-channel 3-pin XLR sockets. A simple Y cable breaks out one stereo XLR 5 pin socket to two 3-pin plugs.

Learning a new instrument can be a fun and rewarding experience; the Jews Harp, a traditional mouth instrument, is no exception.

Strain gauges are available in a variety of alloys to ensure the most accurate performance during different measurement environments.

Through centuries and various cultures, pizza has become one of the most versatile and popular foods in America.

Avoiding common mistakes when trying to find the right plumbing tool or part can save time, money and unneeded stress. Following these simple rules will certainly help.

Just as a stitch in time saves nine, periodically checking your ring prongs for wear and tear can save you time, money and emotionally distress.

Purchasing a charm bracelet for a granddaughter or goddaughter is the perfect way to ensure there is a great gift idea for any holiday.

Most ingestions of foreign substances by children involve nontoxic material and can be managed at home. However, some familiar items can cause severe poisoning.

Napoleon was given a garden of Eden by the victorious allies that had defeated him in 1814. He soon turned it into the most heavily armed outpost on the planet.

Sarah Gristwood chronicles the relationship between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, a romance that has intrigued historians for centuries.

Buying a new video card can bring new life to an old computer but most laptops can't be upgraded. Recent advances have made external GPU's a powerful new option.

With the California Supreme Court's recent ruling legalizing gay marriage there, plenty of gay couples have been expressing themselves through fun and unique ceremonies.

Joe Dever, famous for his Lone Wolf Books, has been one of the most influential authors in interactive fiction. This is his story.

On the night of December 9, 1965, hundreds of people in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan saw a UFO streak across the sky before crashing in Kecksburg.

Innovative products such as Precious Metal Clay (PMC) allow artists and hobbyists to make their own silver jewelry a few hours before they plan on wearing it.

The work of creating by hand the component parts of a watch, especially its movement, is painstaking. Here's a basic look at the process of making watch parts.