Can Microfiber Cloths Go in the Dryer?

My mother had laundry rules, always. Like, very specific ones. Towels had their own special configuration. Socks couldn’t mingle with sheets. And anything remotely fuzzy? Unless you wanted to ruin it permanently, forget…

The Forgotten Kitchen Tool from Grandma’s Era

If you’re cleaning out a relative’s house, you probably will come across some items that evoke a feeling of being a time capsule. One such mystery tool…

What’s the Small Round Hole on Your Nail Clipper For?

Ever paid close really attention to your nail clipper and noticed that tiniest hole on one of its handles? You likely have, but you may not have given it…

What Was This Doing There?

Halloween conjures memories of plastic masks, pillowcases filled with candy, and the furtive adjustment of a costume just before departure. Sometimes those thoughts show up in the…

Is This a New Trend or a Step Too Far?

Recently, a homeowner installed a CapGuard cUAS turret on their balcony, which immediately caught my eye. Such technologies aren’t frequently observed in residential neighborhoods. CapGuard is intended…

What Is That Weird Toothed Part on Kitchen Scissors For?

Ever notice the random jagged section between the handles of your kitchen scissors—the little metal teeth housed behind your fingers? You have likely also thought, what the…

What’s The Story Behind This Oversized Mystery Object?

You may scratch your head at first glance of this oversized, crystal-clear tool. Is it a sculptural piece? A modern art experiment? A wizard’s staff? But if…

The Truth Behind the Colored Squares on Your Toothpaste Tube

If you’ve ever seen the little colored boxes that are printed up the crimped end of a toothpaste tube and thought to yourself… “Huh, what’s that about?”…

11 Foods You Should Never Put in a Slow Cooker

Slow cooker recipes are amazing and everyone would want to come home to the aroma of food that has been prepared in a slow cooker. The heat…

Why Your Towels Get Orange Stains That Won’t Wash Out

I can still recall the very first time I saw it — this odd, almost neon-orange splotch, on my favorite grey hand towel. It didn’t even look…