Rainwater Catchment from a High Tunnel for Irrigation Use
This program describes how to build a system to catch, store and reuse the rainwater for irrigation in a high tunnel. Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension and Outreach ag engineer, runs us through the process. The cost of installing rain gutters, rainwater st
Kilometer-tall skyscrapers to double as massive batteries
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the designer of the world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, has joined forces with Energy Vault Holdings to investigate the possibility of creating something even taller: huge 1-km [3,280-ft]-tall skyscrapers
Vertical Drainage ($10.00) vs French Drain ($4,000)
vertical drainage, how to install French drain around foundation, curtain drain around foundation, how deep should a French drain be, French drain before and after ,French drain holes up or down ,how to build a French drain, how to install French dra
How Deep Should An Electrical Conduit Be Buried
Electrical conduits are the lifelines of modern infrastructure, seamlessly transporting power through a labyrinth of hidden pathways. Ensuring these vital channels are safely tucked away beneath the surface is crucial for the well-being of both the e
Fill Dirt vs. Fill Sand vs. Fill Gravel
The three types of fill most consider are fill dirt, fill sand and fill gravel. Each is made up of a unique composition that makes each type of fill better for certain projects.
What is the best concrete mix?
Steve talks about what the best concrete mix, and how different mix recipes are used depending on what specific properties you want the concrete to have.
How to Make Your Own Skim Coat for Portland Cement
While the term is more commonly used in reference to applying drywall mud to a surface in preparation for finishing, skim coating is also used in concrete work, as well as with ceramic tile and natural stone installations.
Our 2024 RV Predictions
Our 2024 RV Predictions have some good news and bad for those who love the RV Lifestyle. That's what we talk about this week in Episode 478 of the RV Podcast.
3D Printed Houses in Texas and Later the Moon
The Vulcan 3D printed home construction system is comprised of the Vulcan printer and the Magma portable mixing unit that prepares ICON's proprietary building material, Lavacrete, for printing.
How Concrete Homes Are Built With A 3D Printer | Insider Art
Aiman Hussein is a concrete-3D-printer operator who works for Alquist. The company uses 3D-printing technology to build homes and lower the cost of housing and infrastructure in economically distressed and underserved communities. He'll walk us throu