M 57 Surplus

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

It's aesthetically pleasing, yes, but there's a historic reason behind the crimson hue.

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Barns are Normally Painted Red Because of Dying Stars?

How to Get Lumber for Free or Cheap

Lumber may be in high demand right now, but you can still score what you need in unexpected places.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

This surplus gear has 1000-&-1 uses

Does Military Surplus Work Well for Camping?

It's becoming more and more popular to use military surplus as camping equipment. Is this just a fad, or is surplus good for camping?

How Cascadian cities can be smarter about their surplus land

What if local governments viewed surplus land not as a revenue generator but an opportunity to reduce displacement?

Surplus sugar helps whiteflies detoxify plant defenses

When attacking crucifers, the sap-sucking whitefly Bemisia tabaci can activate the chemical defenses of these plants. In a new study, an international team of researchers demonstrated that the pest is able to render a large proportion of the plant toxins harmless by binding surplus sugar to them. The whitefly thus deploys a completely new and until now undescribed detoxification mechanism to defuse the plants' defenses, which could explain the success of this major agricultural pest.

Surplus energy rides the 'gravity train'

A company in California has developed a gravity train to store and transport surplus electricity.

Do You Have Surplus? Tell Us About It.

Surplus Solutions provides a full range of services including outright purchases, auctions, brokerage, warehousing, and logistics. If you currently have any surplus equipment at your facility pleas…

Have a Surplus of Purpose

Have you ever wondered how some people survive and thrive through adversity while others are crushed under the weight of it? Those that rise from pain with greater determination have something in common. They have a surplus of purpose. After my brother Ed died I

Bread to Toast: Fighting food waste one beer at a time

Toast Ale is a beer that’s made from surplus bread. The company was founded by environmentalist Tristram Stuart in part to help bakeries recycle bread that otherwise would have been wasted. It brings together food producers who are committed to prioritizing sustainable means of production, and is helping raise public awareness about wasted food.

Why Asset Condition Management [ACM]?

Focus on Asset Condition Management to maximize value from assets in alignment to organizational objectives.

Consumer Surplus: Getting More Than You Paid For

Podcast: Apple · Spotify · Overcast · Download A lot of people are willing to pay more than what companies charge. Naval: Consumer surplus and producer surplus are important concepts. Consumer…

Choosing That First Gun

When choosing a first gun, you are not required to abide by the conventional wisdom. The same is true if you are asked to help someone choose a first gun.

Dying with a surplus: Thoughts on donor-advised funds and estate planning

If you face the high-quality problem of finishing your life with too much money, you've probably already figured out that three groups, and three groups only, get your surplus: the government, your family and your preferred charities. [...] 42 percent of respondents plan to pass on their assets only after their deaths, rather than while they're alive. [...] more than 60 percent of high net worth…