Design

10 of the most annoying habits of Christmas house guests
05:45 2017-12-11

The majority of the Christmas holidays is filled with fun, laughter and good cheer. But it can’t be perfect all the time, and sometimes friends and family can start to test our patience. A new survey by UK shutter brand, California Shutters, has revealed the worst habits of Christmas house guests that can really start …

How often you should wash your bed sheets, according to a microbiologist
10:30 2017-12-08

We spend more than a third of our lives in bed – but that place can quickly blossom into a “botanical park” of bacteria and fungus, according to New York University microbiologist Philip Tierno. If left for too long, the microscopic life within the wrinkles and folds of our bed sheets can even make us …

The Most-Liked Wedding Dress on Instagram Is Totally Princess-Worthy
04:05 2017-12-07

We have no doubts that you’ll rack up the Instagram likes on that photo you’re due to post of yourself stunning in your dream wedding dress. But will your gorgeous gown become the most-liked wedding dress on Instagram? Well, anything’s possible! But for now, that coveted title belongs to this fabulous frock—a delightfully over-the-top wedding …

You’ve probably been hanging your Christmas tree lights wrong
00:20 2017-12-07

Now that we’re deep into December (read: it’s the 5th), the festive period is very much upon us, and people are already knee deep in decorations and smothered by baubles. It is that time of the year 😍 #christmastree #cork #december #christmaslights A post shared by Chiara (@chiarab573) on Dec 4, 2017 at 4:53am PST …

Decorated drinking glasses may contain toxic lead
11:37 2017-12-06

Sometimes, lead on the glasses is more than 1,000 times higher than the safe limit. Love to decorate your glassware with art? Beware, the paint used can contain potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium, increasing health risks, a study has shown. The findings showed that in enameled drinking glasses, flakes of paint often come …