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How to Dispose of Alkaline Batteries
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How to Dispose of Alkaline Batteries

Here's what you should do with old alkaline batteries.

How to Remove a Broken Bolt in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Remove a Broken Bolt in 4 Easy Steps

Learn how to remove headless bolts in this guide presented by Ko-ken.

How to Remove Spray Paint
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How to Remove Spray Paint

Here's how to remove spray paint from your skin, clothes, and more.

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner
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How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

Braving unbearable heat doesn’t have to be your (or your small business’s) reality. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll have those window air conditioning units on full blast in no time, guaranteed.

7 Ways to Conserve Energy in Your Office
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7 Ways to Conserve Energy in Your Office

Learn how to conserve energy, cut costs, and boost sustainability in your offices with our 7 simple tips.

Protecting Construction Teams from Electrical Hazards with Lockout/Tagout Procedures
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Protecting Construction Teams from Electrical Hazards with Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Keep your team safe on the job with a lockout/tagout policy that prevents electrical injuries.

How to Install Permanent Bollards
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How to Install Permanent Bollards

Permanent bollards are an excellent traffic safety tool to direct traffic and keep pedestrians out of harm's way. Installing them is easier than you may think! Follow our step-by-step guide to get started today.

How to Protect Your Employees from 6 Common Warehouse Hazards
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How to Protect Your Employees from 6 Common Warehouse Hazards

Ansell's premium safety products can protect your warehouse employees from hazards while supporting their comfort and performance.

What You Need to Know About Lockout/Tagout Procedures
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What You Need to Know About Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Learn why lockout/tagout programs are essential for worker safety.

How to Choose the Right Spray Paint For Your Business
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How to Choose the Right Spray Paint For Your Business

Explore eight different types of spray paint and find the perfect one for every job.

How to Choose the Right Light Bulbs
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How to Choose the Right Light Bulbs

Determining the right light bulbs for your office isn’t as easy as it used to be. We’ll break down everything you need to know—from energy efficiency to warm and cool lighting.

How to Select the Proper Compression Fitting
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How to Select the Proper Compression Fitting

The right size compression fitting is critical for a safe, tight, and secure fit. Learn more about selecting the right size compression fitting.

How to Break Apart Concrete
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How to Break Apart Concrete

Concrete sidewalks, patios, or steps can crack and crumble over time, making them not only unattractive but also a dangerous hazard to your family and anyone who visits your home. If you’ve decided your old and broken concrete has to go, you don’t necessarily have to pay a contractor to do the job.

How to Use Heat-Shrink Tubing
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How to Use Heat-Shrink Tubing

From the wiring in your car to the complex systems used to power airplanes and military equipment, heat-shrink tubing is available in a wide variety of colors and can be found nearly everywhere.

How to Join and Loosen Galvanized Pipe Fittings
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How to Join and Loosen Galvanized Pipe Fittings

Prior to around 1960, galvanized steel pipe was a popular alternative to lead pipe for home water supply lines. This type of steel pipe is coated in zinc to protect it from corrosion and rust.

How to Assemble Boltless Shelving
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How to Assemble Boltless Shelving

Boltless shelving units are a convenient way to increase the amount of heavy-duty storage in your space. They are popular because they require little to no tools to assemble and typically offer storage that can handle heavy amounts of weight.