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Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

It's aesthetically pleasing, yes, but there's a historic reason behind the crimson hue.

Barns are Normally Painted Red Because of Dying Stars?

Gel Nails or Acrylic Nails... Which Is Better?

Includes: • About acrylic nails • Gel nail basics • Gel nails or acrylic nails…which is better? • Factors to consider

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.

How Wrenches Changed the Way I Think about Digital Tools

In the same way you’d reject a wrench that slips, you have the power to reject digital platforms and tools that don’t work for you.

15 Must-Have Tools for Your Garage

We visited the 2017 Mac Tools Tool Fair in Nashville, Tennessee to scope our all the new tools, and find the must-have items for every car guy.

How To Give Access to a Google Webmaster Tools Account

Google’s Webmaster Tools is an important tool for any SEO effort. Google Webmaster Tools helps you see your website the same way that Google sees it. it gives you a look into which pages have been indexed on your site, what links you have are pointing to your site, the keywords people are using to …

Tools of Titans — Full, Comprehensive Index!

You asked for it, so here it is… A comprehensive index for the #1 New York Times bestseller, Tools of Titans! We didn’t have room when it was first published, but I went back to the pub…

Here are 30+ tools, tips and resources for journalists to try this summer

A special edition of the Try This! — Tools for Journalism newsletter written by Jeremy Caplan from CUNY’s Newmark Grad School of Journalism.

30 Tools You Need To Have In Your Toolbox

Everyone should have a proper toolbox. Here's your answer to what should be inside it. We talked to to David Frane, editor of Tools of the Trade magazine and former carpenter and furniture maker, to get his advice on how to assemble the perfect toolbox.

Get a free print copy of AFT's Guide to Outcome Estimation Tools

Get a FREE print copy of AFT's Guide to Outcome Estimation Tools delivered to you.

Circle Perfect Tools Routes Perfect Circles in Plywood

Circle Perfect Tools uses a new approach to rotate wood, plastic or other material around a center pin to achieve a precise circular cut. The tool allows the operator to rotate the material instead of the router, reducing error.

Want fast DFIR results? Learn how with the EZ Tools command-line poster

The command-line versions of EZ Tools enable you to provide scriptable, scalable, and repeatable results with astonishing speed and accuracy. And to help you get started, SANS has just released the new EZ Tools Command-Line Poster!

7 Painting Tools You Never Knew You Needed

When you're after a polished-looking paint finish, it's tempting to call in the pros—after all, that's one way of eliminating those DIY “oops” moments that lead to dropped brushes, spills, stains, or sloppy stippling. But another, less costly approach is to up your painting game. Fortunately, you can remedy—or altogether avoid—many common painting pitfalls simply by arming yourself with professional-grade tools. Keep this collection of industrious…