Why You Should Never, Ever Warm Up Your Car In Winter By rahmat hidayat Friday, December 6, 2024 Plus, what to look for in a leaf blower. View as a Webpage Get the Magazine Give a Gift Why You Should Never, Ever Warm Up Your Car In Winter The age-old wisdom of warming up your car in winter before you drive away could be doing more damage than good. See why warming up your car isn't a good idea. Learn more What Does the 'D' In Nail Sizes Mean? It Might Surprise You Carpenters always talk about 16d common nails or 8d finish nails or 10d sinkers, but nobody ever explains what the heck "d" means. This article does. Understanding "d" sizes Nails For historical reasons, nails are sold both by a number followed by d and (less confusingly) by length. The "d" stands for penny, so 8d refers to an 8-penny nail, 16d to a 16-penny nail and so on. It's a way to indicate nail length, as you can see in the table below. Now for the obvious question: Where does the sizing system come from and why does "d" stand for penny? The "d" goes way back to the time when the Romans occupied what is now England. The "d" is associated with a Roman coin called the denarius, which was also the name for an English penny. So what's that got to do with nails? It was associated with nails when they were hand-forged, one at a time. Some say a hundred 3-1/2 inch nails would have cost 16 pennies and thus became known as 16-penny nails. Others say that the number and th Learn more What to Look for In a Leaf Blower If the idea of spending your weekend raking leaves and sweeping grass clippings sounds like a chore, it may be time to consider a leaf blower! Learn more The Easiest Way to Hang Christmas Lights Outdoors Christmas lights brighten the neighborhood with festive cheer. The cozy glow brings to mind hot cider, a crackling fireplace and the promise of family and friends gathered together. But those cheery lights don't hang themselves. Someone has to put them up, and if that someone is you, it's tempting to hang a wreath and call it a day. But putting up lights doesn't have to be a pain. With a bit of planning, you can have a beautiful Christmas wonderland in about a day, depending on how elaborate you want to be. Let's get started. Learn more TIP OF THE DAY Stop Wood From Bouncing Out If you're hauling a large load of long lumber, don't rest it on a raised gate—it just can't handle that kind of weight. Start by laying out two or more ratchet straps along the bottom of the bed and load the longest and heaviest lumber over the straps. Then stack shorter lengths on top. Secure the cab end, the middle and the trailing end with the straps. Next, anchor the bundle to the truck bed with two ratchet straps. Crisscross the ratchet straps across the load, attaching one end to the cab end anchor rings and the other end to the farthest bundle strap. Read More POPULAR COLLECTIONS What is the Best Home Heating System 10 Flowers That Will Thrive in Full Sun How To Hang Outdoor String Lights Share this Newsletter 1610 North 2nd Street, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212Copyright © 2024 Home Service Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY MANAGE PREFERENCES UNSUBSCRIBE Share : Facebook Twitter Google+ Previous Newer Post Next Older Post
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