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Screws offer a simple and effective fastening solution for wooden surfaces. You can fasten objects to wooden walls and other wooden surfaces by driving screws through them. Using a power drill, you can drive a screw through the object and into the wooden surface.Unfortunately, wooden surfaces are susceptible to splitting. As the screw digs into the wooden surface, it may cause it to split. You can install screws in wooden surfaces, but you should take precautions to prevent the wood from splitti …

Planers make it easy to create wooden boards, beams and workpieces in a uniform shape and thickness. As you may know, a planer is a tool that's designed to remove material from the surface of a workpiece. They work by shaving down workpieces. If a wooden workpiece is too big, you can shave it down by using a planer. To protect against bodily injury, however, you should follow these four safety tips when using a planer.#1) Go With the Grain You should go with the grain when using a planer. W …

If you're looking to improve your health, you may to drink more tea. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who regularly drink tea live longer than their counterparts who don't drink tea. About the StudyFor the study, researchers from the United Kingdom surveyed approximately a half-million adults while questioning them about their lifestyle habits, including their tea consumption. Researchers followed the participants for 14 years.  After acco …

Nitrile gloves are a popular alternative to latex gloves. If you're looking to buy new disposable gloves for your workplace, you may want to choose nitrile gloves. They offer several benefits. While you might be familiar with some of the benefits of nitrile gloves, others may surprise you.HypoallergenicWith their nitrile construction, you can rest assured knowing that nitrile gloves are hypoallergenic. Latex gloves are not hypoallergenic. Research shows that up to 5% of the U.S. population is al …

If you work in an office, you'll eventually need to upgrade your furniture. Office furniture doesn't last forever. Whether it's a chair, computer desk, filing cabinet or any other piece of furniture, you may need to replace it. To determine whether it's time to upgrade your office furniture, you should look for the five following signs.#1) Back PainBack pain is a telltale sign that it's time to upgrade your office furniture. Statistics show that over one-quarter of all U.S. workers suffer f …