The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing veterans looking to transition into entrepreneurship with free advice and resources. SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs, speaking to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence, outlined the opportunities the SBA provides to veterans who he said “have the natural skill…

A 100- to 150-watt plug-in inverter is the practical size class for most cars, but the number on the inverter is not the real limit. The limit is the vehicle’s 12-volt outlet, fuse, and wiring. A 120-watt outlet may support roughly 100 watts of AC load after inverter losses. For…

Neither type is always better. Wide-mouth Mason jars are easier to fill, empty, and clean, especially when canning whole or chunky foods. Regular-mouth jars work well for pourable foods such as jams, jellies, sauces, and liquids, and their narrower shape may let you fit more jars in some canners. My…

Battery voltage can be used to estimate state of charge when the battery is fully at rest, with no charging or electrical load. The first table shows typical flooded lead-acid battery voltages for 6V, 12V, 24V, and 48V systems. A separate AGM chart follows because AGM batteries have different resting-voltage…

If you want to store dry yeast long term, keep it sealed, dry, and away from heat. Once the package is opened, cold storage is usually best. However, whether that means the refrigerator or freezer can depend on the brand of yeast. For example, Fleischmann’s recommends storing opened dry yeast…

Dew point is one of the best ways to judge how humid, muggy, or comfortable the air will actually feel. A dew point around 55°F or lower usually feels comfortable. Once it reaches the low 60s, you begin to notice the humidity. Around 65°F and above, it starts getting sticky.…