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Some simple ways to practice your 3 R's at home Whether you believe in Global Warming or not, there’s no denying the colossal amounts of waste that humans produce every day. Practicing your 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) is an...

More than you might think It turns out that analog clocks have more in common with Roman mythology than you thought. If you’ve ever looked at the dial on a Roman numeral analog clock and wondered why the notation for...

When someone asks you to hum the Westminster chime, chances are, you know exactly what they’re talking about. That graceful 4-note melody is as distinctive to clocks as it is ingrained in our souls. But what is it, and why...

You proudly hang your clock, set the time, wind it up (if it’s mechanical) and watch happily as it ticks around the dial, but when it reaches the hour, you don’t hear that familiar Westminster chime that it should be...

Top Tips to Help You Get There in One Piece A new home is always exciting—a change in scenery, a new opportunity to try out different decorating styles, and the chance to make friends in your new neighborhood. Whether you’re...

So, you’ve received your new clock, and you’ve set the time, only to notice a few days later that it’s completely off. What gives? We know that every minute has 60 seconds, and every hour contains 60 minutes, but while...

You might be surprised to hear that the response we get to the question, “When was the last time you oiled your clock?” is, “never.” Oiling your clock’s movement regularly is one of the first steps to helping it keep...

When do I need to replace my movement? Most clock movements will last about 20-25 years if properly maintained, but the first thing you can try if your movement suddenly stopped working is oiling it with a synthetic clock oil. If...

With as many design options as are available, deciding what you want within your budget, space restrictions, and finding what is accessible to you can seem impossible. Instead of digging in, many of us just stick up whatever we find,...