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PCWorld explains how to create an affordable CO2 air quality monitor using a Raspberry Pi and MH-Z19C sensor for under $40. This DIY project helps monitor indoor air quality since high CO2 levels ...

Clean under your stove every 3 to 4 months, especially after heavy use or big spills, to prevent odors, pests, and fire hazards. If your stove has a drawer or kickplate, remove it to easily vacuum, ...

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

This is our secret guide to cleaning American Civil War Bullets without losing the patina! These are all bullets that were buried and found using metal detectors by the History Seekers team. It can be ...

A throttle body controls the airflow into your engine. When it becomes dirty due to carbon deposits, oil vapour and dust, you may notice symptoms such as rough idling, poor acceleration, engine ...

A sensor shield (or dust cover) is a dummy shutter that flips down when you turn off the camera to shield the sensor from airborne dust and dirt when changing lenses. They tend to feature on ...

Everyone has dirty ears; the human ear is designed to produce earwax to protect itself from other junk getting in there, among other things. That means that the more you put your precious new AirPods ...

Laptop screens get spattered, smeared, dusty, and dirty from frequent use. Touch screens are the worst, thanks to the constant exposure to our oily fingers. When things reach the point that you can ...