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Really Big Things: Making a Carpet

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Did you know carpet comes from plastic pellets? See how a carpet manufacturer makes different carpet colors with host Matt Rogers on Discovery Channel's "Really Big Things."

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Take Home Handyman: Installing a Toilet Tissue Holder (1:00)

Andrew Dan-Jumbo proves hanging bath hardware isn't as difficult as the manufacturer's instructions seem. Watch him install a toilet tissue holder on The Learning Channel's "Take Home Handyman."

Really Big Things: Yarn Weaved into Carpet (0:57)

The Tuft Machine weaves yarn together to make carpet. See how fast it works on Discovery Channel's "Really Big Things."

Really Big Things: Making a Carpet (2:57)

Did you know carpet comes from plastic pellets? See how a carpet manufacturer makes different carpet colors with host Matt Rogers on Discovery Channel's "Really Big Things."

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Deconstructed: Lawn Mower (2:59)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," discover how lawn mowers are a generator of a small hurricane. The complicated engine system of lawn mowers drive both the blades and the wheels.

Deconstructed: Bread Toaster (3:02)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," take a look inside a bread toaster. Learn how the grid heats up and the lever spring prevents the toast from flying across the room.

Sci Fi Saved My Life: Bomb Shelters (2:12)

"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

Deconstructed: Propane Grill (2:44)

Learn how a propane grill and all its components work on The Science Channel's "Deconstructed."

Deconstructed: Digital Scale (2:02)

If you want to be precise with your weight, the digital scale might be for you. In this clip from The Science Channel's "Deconstructed", we learn how this heavyweight technology works.

Deconstructed: Mechanical Scales (2:43)

You can't hide the truth from the bathroom scale. In this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel, learn the technology behind the mechanical scale.

Deconstructed: How Toilets Work (3:01)

Learn about the flushing mechanism of a toilet in this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel.

What the Ancients Knew: Spinning Wheel (1:11)

The ancient Indians used the spinning wheel to create soft and beautiful garments. See how the wheel originated in this clip on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

How It's Made: Chain Saw (3:21)

Chain saws are pretty useful and easy to build -- you can even make one at home. Learn how to make a chain saw from scratch in this video.