Dish Soap Helps Slide New Bridge Into Place
Who knew that dish soap was the secret ingredient to bridge building?
Engineers from around the United States, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and its partners all gathered on Tuesday to watch something truly remarkable. Two bridges on Interstate 15 near Mesquite were replaced in a matter of hours using hydraulic jacks, metal beams and cleaner of greasy casserole dishes everywhere: Dawn dish soap.
•••••• Handyman Tip from Billy’s Grandmother: Drag a screw across a bar of soap or dip it in dish detergent before screwing and it will take half the effort.
(via tjpytheas)
