Dry ice, or frozen carbon dioxide, is commonly used in cold food storage, for cold deliveries and in making halloween fog. But if you don’t know much about dry ice you might be wondering about whether or not it’s toxic or poisonous and how to use it safely. Dry ice gas is not toxic or […]
Dry ice is extremely cold and at -109.3ºF (-78.5ºC) it quickly sublimates (turns into a gas) at room temperature. If you want to keep your dry ice for any length of time you’re going to need to store it effectively otherwise it’ll all disappear. Dry ice is best stored in heavily insulated coolers and packed […]
Dry ice is great for keeping food frozen in your cooler or freezer and it’s commonly used for fog effects during stage shows or on halloween. But how exactly is dry ice made and is it possible to make it yourself? Dry ice is made by extracting carbon dioxide gas from factories and pressurizing it […]
Whether you’re looking at running a science experiment, line the inside of your cooler or just looking for something to keep ice from melting you might consider aluminum foil and whether or not it can keep ice from melting. Aluminum foil does help keep ice from melting but it’s not the most effective insulator and […]
Wooden skimboards are a common choice for beginners looking to get into skimboarding and have a bit of fun. But are wooden skimboards any good and what do you need to know about them before trying to go skimming and ride some waves? As someone who has surfed for over 20 years and recently got […]
On the surface skimboarding and surfing may look like similar sports. They both use boards you stand on to ride waves. But there are some significant differences between the 2 sports that you may want to know about before choosing one over the other. With skimboarding you run into a wave skimming on a small […]
Stripping your skimboard of wax and giving it a completely re-waxing isn’t the most fun task in the world, but it does need to be done regularly to ensure the best grip and to keep your board looking good. But how much is enough and how often should you re-wax your skimboard? As a general […]
If you’re new to skimboarding you may be wondering whether or not you need to wax a skimboard and what role wax plays in skimboarding. You need to wax the top of a skimboard (or use stick on grips) to provide grip and to stop your feet sliding off the board. Failure to do so […]
If you’re looking to purchase some dry ice to make some halloween fog or just to keep food or drinks frozen you might be wondering whether or not your local Kroger store sells dry ice and if they do how much it costs? Given there are nearly 3,000 Kroger locations chances are there will be […]
The Ember Mug is a battery powered heated coffee mug that keeps your coffee at exactly the right temperature. But what exactly is the Ember Mug made of? What materials do they use to make the Ember Mug and are they durable and long lasting? What Is The Ember Mug Made Of? The Ember Mug […]
