Waterproof coatings do make products such as outerwear much more useful, but they also drive up the price. A new coating, though, is claimed to be 90 percent cheaper to produce, while still being ...

Imagine being able to take your camera/phone/e-reader to the beach, or use it out in the rain, and never worry about getting it wet. Imagine further that you could do this with your existing gadgets, ...

Because they’re below grade and close to the water table, basements tend to be damp. That can be a major issue for anyone hoping to finish their basement, because drywall, flooring and interior paint ...

You’ve probably been there: You’re hiking through a surprise fall rainstorm when you realize that the jacket you’re wearing is leaking along the seams. Minutes later, you’re soaked, and the layer you ...

What does it mean to season or weather a canvas tent? Seasoning or weathering are interchangeable terms. It’s another way of saying you know how to waterproof a canvas tent It is a process that helps ...

Totally recyclable waterproof paper and cardboard containers can be made using a new coating developed from sugarcane, say Australian researchers. Organic chemist, Dr Les Edye, and colleagues from the ...

Water damage possibly caused by a leaking roof or water tank. Imagine a rainy day when you notice a dripping sound hitting the inside of your plaster ceiling. Over time, the walls and ceiling start to ...