In this Weekly Boiler Tip we continue our steam trap series by breaking down one of the most common trap designs in the field: the Inverted Bucket Trap. How does an inverted bucket steam trap work?

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Looking for a humane way to handle pesky mice? Discover how to create an effective DIY mouse trap that is both safe for the little critters and easy to construct. This innovative design allows you to ...

“Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door,” so goes the saying, but VHS beat Betamax and the world hasn’t been the same since. In any case, you might not get rich building ...

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Are Humane Mouse Traps Really Possible–A Controversial Animal Welfare Question? Photo: Getty Images Mouse traps–small, inconspicuous, and available in almost every hardware store. But what many don’t ...

It happened — you spotted a mouse. If you’re anything like me, your first instinct may be that you need to pack your luggage and find a new place to live. Of course, that’s not super realistic. A ...

Thankfully, I don’t have a lot of problems with pests around my house. The biggest problem where we live is mosquitoes, and I know exactly what to do about those. Ants can be a bother, too, but again, ...

A swarm of bugs is enough to drive anyone mad. Luckily, a homemade fly trap can be the answer to your worries. Whether you have just one or two flies buzzing around or an entire flock of them, it’s ...

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THE warm and wet weather is the perfect conditions for slugs with the persistent pest chomping away at gardeners precious plants. Fruit and veg are all targets for slugs who emerge at night to eat ...