A stuck zipper can be helped along by rubbing a bar of soap or a bit of lip balm along the teeth. If the problem is that the zipper teeth aren’t knitting together to stay closed, feel along the zipper—you’ll likely find a single tooth that’s bent. Enlist the help of pliers to...
A mesh lingerie bag that you would use for washing bras or other delicate items is also good for laundering shoes. If you don’t have one of those, no worries—you can use an old pillowcase, preferably one with a zipper. If the pillowcase lacks a zipper, secure it with a rubber ban...
Securing the contents is a heavy-duty zipper that will not snag. You can't have this happen in an emergency, so MyFaK put onthe most robust, high-quality zipper they could find. Inside the kit is a great layout that's easy to use and access supplies. This organizational structure is ...
I like to have a small zippered pocket for smaller items that I need easily accessible, like my cellphone and wallet.So I made sure I would have a secure pocket located on the inside of the top of my bag. (easy for me to get to without having to dig through my bag but safe from ...
How to Store Your SlimeStore your galaxy slime in an airtight container or plastic zipper bag. If slime sticks to bag when you’re trying to get it out again, simply add a little liquid starch to release the slime from the sides of the bag....
I couldn't do normal things like grasp a zipper or even had problems picking up and changing my young kids. I had vertigo so badly that I could not get up and had to call my husband to come home from work. I had severe anxiety and nausea. I never ever go to the doctor, but ...
It’s completely possible to forget or lose your tent stakes. I’ve done it many, many times. Don’t fret though, because there are two ways to fix this problem. Use sticks Use a rock If the ground is soft enough, break pieces off a stick that’s roughly the same size as the sta...
You can pack your sliced zucchini into zipper freezer bags or plastic freezer containers, but it'll freeze better and last much longer if you vacuum seal it with aFoodSaver. AFoodSaveris an investment that pays for itself in no time, and once you start sealing up everything in sight you'...
Starting tomorrow, travel writer Rolf Potts will embark on a trip that will take him around the world without using a single piece of luggage. This post will explain how he's going to do it, and there's a kick-ass giveaway at the end...
Always be aware of where your gear is and how accessible it is to others. Get yourself a camera bag that doesn’t scream ‘I’ve got a camera in here’ if you can (there are some great brands on the market – I usethis Crumpler bagfor this reason). ...