Is There a Spider Season, Stretching Before a Flight, Vacuuming Broken Glass, and more

September 21, 2022

It’s almost impossible to keep pairs of socks together in the washer and dryer. Even rolling them up into a ball and tucking them inside each other isn’t guaranteed to work. Fortunately, these sock locks offer a solution. Safe for use in both washer and dryers, just slide a pair of socks in (one on each side) before you toss them in the washer and they’ll stay together for the whole washing and drying cycle. They’ll fit most standard-weight socks and you get 48 pieces with purchasing, meaning you can wash up to 96 pairs of socks at once if need be.

As the weather gets cooler, you might notice an uptick in spiders suddenly appearing around your home. It’s spider season, in fact—but just a few easy tips will make it much easier to handle. Read More »

Long flights can often take a toll on your body as you sit and try to sleep in a mostly uncomfortable position for hours on end. Stretching before your flight can help improve your blood circulation, stimulate your lymphatic system, and lubricate your joints so you don’t end up too stiff when you land. Read More »

From documentaries to new original thrillers, Netflix’s September releases are still coming. As usual, there’s a wide array of new items to choose from. Read More »

Whether a wine glass got knocked over or a sauce bottle slipped out of your hand, broken glass happens. When it does, it’s of the utmost importance that you get it all up. After all, no one wants a bleeding big toe. But should you reach for your vacuum to do it? Read More »

No one likes a flaky scalp. It itches, it can be a little embarrassing, and it can be tough to tackle. While more severe cases might warrant medicated shampoos or a trip to the dermatologist, if you simply suffer from mild flakes and some product build-up, there’s something that can help. Read More »

Finding the perfect area rug for your home can truly bring it together.
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False lashes add length and volume to your natural lashes and beautifully frame your eye shape.
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If you just bought a new desk, don’t ruin the surface by sliding electronics and coffee mugs across it.
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You might be surprised that crutches date back to ancient Egypt.
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Since eating gluten-free is more popular than ever and shows no sign of slowing down, the number of gluten-free products and flours has increased considerably in recent years.
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A yarn winder is a super convenient tool to convert your hanks or skeins of yarn into neat, easy-to-pull-from yarn balls.
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Choosing the right electric toothbrush can do more for you than give you a bright smile.
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Baking soda isn’t only good for making your cakes and cookies rise in the oven. It has plenty of handy household uses outside of baking, from making your sweaty shoes or drains smell better to whitening teeth and more. Read More »

Tiling any room in your house is no small feat. Ensuring you have the right amount of tile is only half the project. But what do you do with the leftovers? Read More »

The next time you make a cup of tea, don’t throw the bag in the trash. Instead, feed it to your plants. Read More »

Coleslaw is best served cold, right? But when it comes to prep, you might want to think about microwaving it. Yes, we know it sounds weird, but hear us out. Read More »

Your bathroom’s medicine cabinet is a common storage place for your medication. It’s called a medicine cabinet for a reason, right? Turns out, it might not be the best place for your medications to reside. Read More »

Just one week after launching its new Kindle, Amazon is back with an upgraded Fire HD 8 lineup. The all-new Fire HD 8 (2022) and Fire HD 8 Kids (2022) offer 30% faster performance than their predecessors, plus a thinner and more durable design. Read More »

If you’re shopping for speakers, you’ve probably run into the terms passive and active. There is a major difference between these types of speakers, and which type you need depends on what you want to do with them. Read More »

Food doesn’t care that much about the kind of building it lives in, as long as things are cold. You may have a refrigerator that’s a cardboard box with a big ice cube and a flapping condor, or one of the new smart fridges that look like the International Space Station. Read More »

Obsessively turning off household lights to save money is a habit most of us have, but it turns out it’s not really the money-saving power move we think it is. Here’s why you can stop. Read More »

It may seem more natural to sit while we work, but researchers have been going back and forth on whether standing is a better alternative. FlexiSpot’s Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7) lets you decide what works best for you with a simple design, thick leg columns, and a 25.6-inch height adjustment. Read More »

Windows 11’s 2022 Update arrived on September 20, 2022. Named 22H2 during development, this update is packed with features like File Explorer tabs (coming soon), automatically generated captions for any audio content, enhancements to Snap Layouts, and performance and battery life improvements. Read More »

Teslas are among the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s most popular models, and people shopping for one understandably want to know how long it takes to charge the battery. Improvements in technology have made charging more efficient, but it’s still not the same as filling up with gas. Read More »

After being acquired by Life360 earlier this year, Tile is finally launching a new product. But it’s not a tracker. Instead, it’s the Lost and Found Label—a sticker with a QR code. Scanning this sticker reveals the owners’ personal contact information, giving you a low-tech solution to lost items. Read More »