If you don't mind getting your hands a little dirty, some petroleum jelly can increase the suction power of your plunger to help with particularly stubborn clogs.
This is Day 2 in the 31 Days of Peace and Joy at Home Series Does it seem weird that I'm suggesting you make non-petroleum jelly so you can have peace and joy at home? If you know me in real life, you know I get really excited about this kind of stuff. Giddy, actually. It's ridiculous. Here are the reasons making my own non-petroleum jelly brings me peace and joy: Peace because I know exactly what ingredients it contains and I can…
There's a question that we get a lot: “Is a petroleum engineering degree a good idea?” Between fluctuating oil prices and a national push toward renewable energy, what's a potential petroleum engineering major to do?
Let’s be honest, a career in petroleum engineering could be extremely attractive to just about anyone. The high salary is attractive, yes, but another great aspect of the job is how dynamic it can be. Petroleum Engineers don’t just crunch...
The need for oil and gas in the world's energy portfolio and skilled petroleum engineers isn't going anywhere, according to Jennifer Miskimins, petroleum engineering department head at Colorado School of Mines, who explains how oil and gas will still play an important role in our energy future for many years to come despite technological changes and a shifting energy focus. In fact, the skills petroleum engineers…
Are we all living a petroleum-based lifestyle? Will getting rid of our cars and using bikes eliminate petroleum use from our daily routines? Far from it.
Things You Should Know About a Property Line Are you wondering how property lines work? Maybe you are trying to figure out exactly where your property line is located? If you are nodding your head yes to these questions, you're not alone. Lots of folks try to research how to find their property lines. Some of the most common problems regarding property boundaries are fences a neighbor wants to construct. When fences are built between properties, where exactly is the right place to…
A property survey in Rhode Island can cost as little as $800 for small city lots or over $4,500 for parcels of land greater than 10 acres in area. The average property survey cost for half acre l…
How Do Land Surveys Work? Are you interested in getting your property surveyed? When you are buying or selling a home, you might be advised to have a land survey carried out. But what is it, and why is the survey of property necessary? Upon entering a real estate transaction, the most common form of a property survey is a mortgage plot plan. When getting mortgage financing, one of the lender requirements you're using will have is to get the property surveyed. The…
Assessment: Discover what you know about keeping your property safe.