If you’ve ever had the unfortunate responsibility of setting up and maintaining your own internet, you know that it’s harder than it looks, and far from fun. From unreliable or spotty connections to forgotten passwords and unwanted piggy-backers, the whole ordeal can be quite stressful. Fortunately, Beijing-based company Keewifi has designed the simple, secure, and […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced the soul-crushing dilemma of trying to fix a pair of glasses with a tiny screwdriver and an even punier screw! Maybe you’re one of the lucky few who never had to suffer through a loose screw in your glasses. However, if you’re like me and wear spectacles constantly, the […]
As a society, we consume an enormous amount of bottled water. Whatever the reason–we’re afraid of the drinking water, it’s convenient, or we just don’t do tap–we need to step it up, folks. And trust me, of all people, I am fully aware of the pain of trying to fit yet another thing in my […]
Did you know that plugged-in cords and appliances still consume electricity even when the machines themselves are turned off? So even when your laptop and cellphone aren’t connected, their respective chargers are still leaking energy and driving up your electric bill. The Clack Plug, designed by Goeun Choi, Jeongsoo Heo, and Younghun Lim, makes it […]
At some point, we’ve all used water passively without thinking about how much we waste; we’ve let the tap run while brushing our teeth or we’ve taken a few extra long showers. Many of us want to reduce our environmental footprints and saving water is one impactful way to do that. The problem is we don’t […]
Flow was designed with competing ideas in mind: nature and modernity, flow and sculpture, art and practicality. It is a beautiful furniture set that can fit multiple décor aesthetics and can store away its seating easily – gorgeous furniture fits into contemporary life. You’ve never seen nesting stools like this. Designed by American product designer Olena […]
With summer gone and the leaves starting to fall, it’s time to say goodbye to the greener pastures and accept the blanket of snow that will soon be covering your driveway. Those looking to put off their seasonal affective disorder should take a look at the Parmk Chair by the Italy-based designers at OMC Design […]
#118-A: Fancy up your cupboards by decorating the shelves with washi tapes. You can add a single design of washi tape or mix and match! (via Vorstellung Von Schoen) #118-B: Decorate a plain wooden lazy Susan by using a white spray paint on the table top then sprinkle glitter while the paint is wet. Seal […]
If there’s one bit of common wisdom that always proves to be accurate, it’s that it pays to have the right tool for the job. For instance, have you ever seen someone taping down mats or wires to the ground? The tedious process can be a huge strain on your back and knees as you […]
The number of times I’ve gone to put something on and it’s buried in the bottom of my hamper, gathering wrinkles, rendering it beyond public acceptance is sad. A great launderer of clothes, I am not. My mother holds that title, but sadly, she is rarely around when I need my best interview shirt cleaned […]