Houseworks: Insulating basement rim joists

Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where the floor frame meets exterior walls? On two walls the ...

Want to slash your heating bills? This is the garage insulation you need

Some types of insulation are cheap and easy to use, but they may come with significant drawbacks, like being vulnerable to ...

Is attic insulation worth it? Here’s what it costs—and what you’ll save

On average, you will spend about $2,100 to fully insulate an attic that does not have existing insulation. The cost of the ...

Houseworks: Hints for the home

Q Can I direct heated basement air into a sunroom that’s attached to my house? It has a raised floor. I’d just need to cut a ...
The Hill

Defense bill delays phaseout of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives the Pentagon more time to use firefighting foam that contains “forever chemicals.” Lawmakers on Sunday released a negotiated ...
IEEE

System for Analyzing Error Factors in Mold Machining Using Machine Learning

Abstract: In machining, errors occur due to the complex effects of multiple factors, such as thermal deformation of tools and workpieces, deformation due to cutting forces, and deterioration of ...