The clip is a short presentation by Terry Moore at 2005′s TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) conference. Moore runs New York’s Radius Foundation, which I could try to explain, but is better described by the company itself: “[seeking] new ways of exploring and understanding dissimilar conceptual systems or paradigms”. One of those systems appears to be shoelace-tying, which you’ve likely been doing wrong your whole life, according to Moore. More »
If you have a particularly stubborn shirt that just doesn’t want to stay on its hanger, weblog Real Simple shows us how to keep it stationary with just a few rubber bands. More »
Reader Greg wrote in with a great way to store your ties without damaging them, whether you keep them in a drawer at home or you’re putting them into a suitcase for a trip. The only things you need are an old toilet paper roll and a plastic sandwich bag. More »
Attempting to scrape gum off your shoe always results in a sticky mess. Toss your gum-covered shoe it in the freezer instead for easy removal. More »
The insoles of women’s shoes are often uncomfortably slippery. If you want to end the slipping-and-sliding, try this 10-minute hack for a more stable pair of heels. More »
If you’ve ever lost the drawstring on your favourite hoodie, gym shorts or sweatpants, you know it’s not easy to shove that thing back in there. Reddit user zjbird offers up a nifty solution using a straw and a stapler. More »
>We covered this idea for keeping your zipper up briefly in our
