sites where exterior-grade sheathing is cut out for windows and doors. Avoid particle board, though, which is not as strong or durable. You may be able to find cedar boards left over from decking and fencing projects. Avoid using treated

On the classics side, there was the re-introduction of the 12-inch, three-way JBL L100 loudspeaker. “This was the best-selling JBL speaker of all time” in its 1970s heyday, according to Jim Garrett, senior director of product strategy and planning for the company’s Luxury Audio category. The speaker was given a showcase position in its own demo room, surrounded by framed reproductions of the magazine ads that touted its coolness when it was first released.

The airtight bags, which come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours, can be used for cooking in a multitude of ways: in the microwave, in the oven, or in a pot of boiling water. They can also be used for storing leftovers in the fridge or freezer, or simply to carry your sandwich to work in.

Polycarbonate sheet is transparent and may be the closest alternative to glass. This is the same material that most sunglasses and safety glasses are made from. It’s hard and tough, and won’t scratch easily. It’s a rigid material that doesn’t bend easily, and it’s lighter than glass. Polycarbonate is available in clear sheets for outdoor applications like greenhouses. It comes with a UV-resistant coating on one side that blocks most UV and protects the material from aging. It has a high thermal expansion (like many plastics), which can make mounting and sealing difficult. Proper mounting should allow for movement due to thermal expansion. This material is available at some hardware stores and is fairly expensive. Acrylic (Plexiglass) is available in clear sheets. It’s not nearly as strong or hard as polycarbonate, yet costs almost as much. It will scratch easily and yellows with time, reducing its performance for solar applications. It has similar thermal expansion characteristics to polycarbonate.

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4. Wash  Stuffed toys are another source for house dust mites. So it’s important to wash these on a regular basis along with pillow cases, mattress pads and blankets every week. It is also a good idea to use dust mite impermeable covers which act as a physical barrier to these pesky mites.

Not only does the anti-static technology help cut down on static and flyaways by up to 50 percent, but the titanium coating on this Remington flat iron also heats up quickly for rapid styling. Able to heat up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit, the 1-inch plates on this flat iron are thin enough that they can also be used to curl hair as well as straighten it.

Light fixtures will make a statement in any room, becoming more and more decorative even to the point that the fixtures are looked at as art. Sculptural fixtures can be a statement piece in a room’s overall design. Geometrical designs will be popular in 2019 with brushed brass or gold. Industrial chic matte black fixtures with exposed bulbs can dazzle any dining room. Wall-mounted light fixtures will be found, not just in bedrooms, but in living areas as well. Brushed gold kitchen pendants will feature unique shapes. But the new buzzword in lighting is control as it becomes a part of a smart home system. From kitchen pendants to chandeliers to room lighting, from full dimming to some color options, the lights can be controlled remotely through apps supplied by the manufacturer.

These findings are generally in agreement with those of previous studies that compare lactate and glucose levels in blood to those measured in sweat using conventional collection and ex situ analysis techniques (22, 25, 26). Further support for the long-term stability of the sensors follows from comparisons of signals produced by a pair of devices after the 2-day trial with an unused pair (fig. S13, A and B). The data show that the performance of the glucose sensor diminishes minimally, while the response of the lactate sensor decreases by ~20% even after these rigorous 2-day trials. These results represent the first examples of long-term use of skin-interfaced sweat sensors. An initial transient behavior at the beginning of the used glucose sensor is observed, which may be attributed to the stabilization of the sensor signal when exposed to a different solution (buffer) after being exposed to human sweat for 2 days. In any case, this should not be a matter of concern as the signal stabilizes within 10 to 20 s.

Now, we’ve banished all bags from our van. Instead, we pack clothes into InterDesign clear bins from the Container Store. Although originally designed for fridges and pantries, the Jumbo size fits in many upper cabinets, and the smaller bins are good for holding socks, gloves, or hats. Because we pack straight into the clear bins, things are easy to see, clothes stay more organized, and we don’t have to try to store awkward duffle bags when we’re on the road.

It's 90 degrees and humid outside. The last thing you want to do is workout in this temperature – but did you know that training in the heat could actually work to your advantage?

Walled in with stacks of Fray Bentos Steak & Ale pies, corned beef and baked bean tins, I am arranging a peace-of-mind palace — a tinned-goods fort within which I intend to ride out a no-deal Brexit. It is Friday, the last day of my week-long endeavour to prepare for any event of civil panic and food shortages. Somebody had to come up with a plan.