Teach children about the solar system with this fun and interactive classroom activity idea! Perfect for primary school science lessons, download our free printable planets to create a bright and colorful classroom display that lets schoolchildren take it in turns sticking the planets in the correct order! WHAT YOU NEED Free printable planets Thin white […]
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The work area is the core of a contractor’s profession and if this space is clean and organized, then it’s easier to plan jobs and retrieve necessary supplies and tools. An organized workspace is also a reflection on a contractor’s business. At some point, customers will notice your van on the job site and will […]
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We aren’t the only creatures in the garden interested in our vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Insects are coming into their own in summer looking for something to eat, lay eggs on and basically devour. There’s nothing worse than pampering your roses, basil or broccoli, only to have them munched on by insects. Not all insects […]
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Come mid-summer many vegetable gardeners are ready to store away their seeds and hang up their trowels for the season. In actuality, August is a great month to plant many vegetables a second time around– either in the ground or in a container. Take advantage of the cooler weather and grow fresh, matured veggies in […]
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This year man celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing – one of the most important moments in space exploration, and no doubt it’ll be on your science syllabus this year! So if you’re looking for a fun lesson idea to teach kids about the moon landing, here’s an interactive classroom activity idea that […]
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Teach children about the phases of the moon with this fun and interactive classroom activity idea! Perfect for primary school science lessons, download our free printable phases of the moon to create an engaging classroom display that lets children take it in turns putting the phases of the moon in the correct order. WHAT YOU […]
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Did you know that our products have been to the moon and back for over 50 years? From the technology that helped launch us to the moon to the connections we make every day, VELCRO® Brand products have been making lives easier, one connection at a time. Our technology used for the lunar landing helped […]
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For decades, Velcro Companies has been providing fasteners to footwear and apparel companies for countless applications, including outdoors and even outer space. Every step of the way, we’ve been innovating our fasteners with new materials and technology. If your footwear and apparel products are designed to be durable for nature’s harshest conditions or soft and […]
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In most cable applications, you will need cable pathways to run from a data center to a work space and the roads between those endpoints most likely run through plenum space. Plenum space is a necessary work area for contractors and installers and, due to the high volume of oxygen, fires can easily spark and […]
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Before you throw out those old toy cars from the back of your kid’s toy chest… Stop! Along with an old picture frame, you can turn old toy cars into a fun piece of upcycled décor within minutes. An easy way to turn something old into something new – let’s get started! WHAT YOU NEED […]
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June is prime time for gardening – the sun’s out, the temperature is warm (for the most part!) and growing season for plants is in full swing. So if you’re feeling green-fingered, check out our list of the essential jobs to do in the garden in June! WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN THIS MONTH […]
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A simple solution for small space and container gardeners looking to maximize their growing space is to grow climbers. Name any type of plant and there’s a climber you can grow. Shrubs, such as roses; woody vines, such as wisteria; perennial flowers, such as clematis and mandevilla; and annual flowers, such as nasturiums and morning […]
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At the recent “Panorama de Mercado” event organized by the Brazilian Packaging Association ABRE, the VELCRO® Brand PRESS-LOK® Closure System was featured in an informative talk by Inovograf, who are leaders in creating innovative solutions for the graphic and converter industries (packaging, labels, and labels) in flexography and rotogravure. VELCRO® Brand PRESS-LOK® closure technology allows you […]
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HVAC is vital for the comfort and productivity within an office, business or hotel. Air conditioning alone accounts for six percent of American electrical use. Not only does HVAC provide a comfortable work environment, it also adds long term return on investment due to energy efficiency and complies with evolving building codes. An effective system […]
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Sunflowers are one of the most strikingly beautiful summer plants – they add a vibrant splash of color to any garden and nothing else says ‘summer’ quite like them! Under the right conditions, they’re also surprisingly easy to grow and fun to plant with kids. Read on to find out how to grow sunflowers in […]
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