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An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

How and Where to Store Propane Tanks

Propane is one of the most convenient and essential fuels in our homes and industry. We use it to fire...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Sheet Mulching: How to Smother Weeds, Build Soil & Conserve Water the Easy Way

The Polite House: What Can I Do About My Neighbors’ Trash Cans?

If you’re tired of staring at unsightly garbage way before pickup day, it’s time to have some tough conversations

What Dumpster Size Do You Need?

Compare dimensions and total volume of the most common roll off dumpster sizes to find the right dumpster for any project at home or on your work site.

Things Are Bad for the Oil Industry and They're Going to Get Worse

The U.S. oil industry has been struggling for more than a year now, and if the price of oil doesn't go up a bit or at least stabilize, the whole situation will likely go from bad to worse. That's pretty much the only thing that industry analysts are certain of...

Did I Really Want to Visit That Oil Field?

The answer was yes, and the experience was both eerie and enthralling.

Oil Industry Adapts, Increases Efficiency

Confidence in the oil and gas industry—closely mirroring the oil prices themselves—has stopped falling, but remains relatively low. But while cost...

US Refineries are set to become the Gem of the Oil Industry

we look at how Middle Eastern geopolitical issues are effecting oil production, how the oil and gas industry is developing in the US, and how a shift in natural gas prices has turned

How Politicians Unknowingly Hurt The Oil Industry

Political actions often impose costs on the oil industry and consumers that are not obvious.

Can the Offshore Oil Industry Improve Workplace Safety?

Can the offshore oil industry improve workplace safety? A new report suggests such a goal is possible if certain changes are made.

Preventing Internal Corrosion in Oil and Gas Field Pipelines

Preventing the internal corrosion of crude oil, natural gas, and water injection pipelines involves numerous steps, which operators should follow to ensure the integrity of oil and gas field pipelines that are essential for uninterrupted production.

Common Examples Of Negligence In Oil Field Accidents

Learn about common examples of negligence in oil field accidents, and discover how an oil field accident attorney can help you get what you’re owed.

Oil And Gas Jobs: What It Takes To Make It In The Oil Industry

This post explores the various types of jobs available in the oil industry, their importance, and what qualifications and skills are needed to succeed

U.S. Oil Industry Becomes Refiner to the World

U.S. Oil Industry Becomes Refiner to the World | RealClearEnergy

Laid off in the oil field? This industry wants to hire you.

Laid off in the oil patch? The construction industry is hiring, and it wants former oil field workers to apply. The Associated General Contractors, the American Subcontractors Association, the Cons…

Oil industry heading for next crisis if things don't change, experts warn

Higher oil prices have helped the oil industry return to investing, but it's not spending enough money to avoid the next crisis.

These AR Goggles Are Making Faster Fixes in Oil Fields

Managing complicated repairs remotely saves oil companies time and money.

Is the oil industry still a good career option?

The workers who are finding opportunities in North Sea decommissioning and exploration.