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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Afraid of Pushing Your Cutting Tools?

How advanced software and cutting tool technologies take the fear out of pushing your tools.

Micro Cutting Tool Options Expand as Applications Increase

The number of parts requiring tiny holes, channels and other features is growing, and the tools capable of creating those features are getting more capable and more sophisticated. Solid-carbide micro cutting tools about the diameter of human hair or smaller—some producing parts visible only under a microscope—are making a huge impact on manufacturing highly advanced electronics, automotive and aerospace fuel injection systems, and medical instruments and…

Almost everything you wanted to know about industrial construction

Is it “prefab”? “Modular”? “Offsite manufacture”? Call it what you will, industrial construction is a concept that is capturing the imagination of AEC firms, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Building a More Efficient Industrial Supply Chain

A ‘Bit’ of Cutting Tool Knowledge for Woodworking

Read what experts says about bit & tool holder developments and their impact on the production of quality wood products.

Cutting Tools for CAM: For a Fast Win, Start wit

By using the right tools, you can see efficiency in many areas in your shop.

IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains

A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. However, many companies are lagging in IoT readiness, setting the stage for competitive advances and dislocation among IoT leaders and laggards.

Video: The Benefits of High-Feed Milling--Grainger Industrial Supply

In this video, Metalworking Program Development Manager, Mark Fine, talks about how using high-feed milling can help improve productivity and profitability too.

Steps to Take Now Before an Emergency Strikes—Grainger Industrial Supply

Hurricanes, power outages, fires, floods, earthquakes can cripple a business in minutes. These 6 steps can help get you up and running faster.

Six Steps To Clean Up Your Data Swamp—Grainger Industrial Supply

Big data holds big promise for nearly every industry, but many companies have huge pools of data that provide very little actual value.

Five Must-Ask Questions to Screen Industrial Roofing Companies--Grainger Industrial Supply

A roof may be a small percentage of an industrial building's construction cost, but maintaining it over the building's lifetime can require a significant expense.

How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Mile of Road?

Roads are everywhere — but how much do they cost to maintain? When people think of the country’s roadway infrastructure, they usually think of the construction of shiny new thoroughfares like roads, bridges, and highways funded by government dollars and built on the promise of major economic benefits to local areas.