Prevent Digital Eye Strain With the 20-20-20 Method
All day, you look at screens, from the moment your alarm clock goes off on your phone to the minute you set it again before bed—and all the moments in…
Six Places You Should Never Use WD-40
WD-40 is a useful, versatile lubricant, but it’s also a solvent—and there are some places you should never use it. WD-40 doesn’t have the same viscosity as traditional grease or…
Raise Your Glass Game: 9 Types Of Drinking Glasses To Impress Your Guests
Are you planning to host a party or just want to enjoy a drink at home? Knowing which glass to use for each type of liquor can make a huge…
The Way You Store Cups and Glasses (Almost) Never Matters, Actually
Photo: Olena Gorbenko (Shutterstock) You’ve just washed some glasses, and you’re putting them away in the cabinet. How do you set them down—upside down or right side up? While this…
Take These Safety Precautions Before Any DIY Project
Photo: Martina Pellecchia (Shutterstock) Doing your own home improvement projects and maintenance can be rewarding: In addition to saving money, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a…
Here’s Which Coatings You Really Need on a New Pair of Glasses
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Buying eyeglasses can feel weirdly similar to buying a new car: Prices are often hidden from you, they cost more than they have any right to—and…
How to Get Glasses or Contacts Without a Recent Prescription
Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) We strongly recommend checkups with your eye doctor and a regular updating of your prescription, but sometimes life gets in the way. You might break or lose…
How Much Light Do You Really Need While Reading?
“Turn on a light! You’ll ruin your eyes! ” I grew up with warnings like these, followed by the click of a light switches, almost every time my mother found…
How to Reduce Eye Strain When You’re Staring at Screens All Day
Photo: myboys.me (Shutterstock) The rise of screen use has raised a number of concerns, especially when it comes to eye health and the impacts of blue light on the eye.…
How to Get Rid of the Scratches on Your Glasses
Photo: GerryP (Shutterstock) Unless you spring for the expensive anti-scratch coating, or take really good care of your glasses, chances are you’ll end up with a few scratches on your…