The spray-on coating can be easily applied to any object, rendering it waterproof while also slowing bacteria growth preventing staining. The coating is a silicon-based spray made up of nanoparticles that create a hydrophobic surface when sprayed onto a material. Liquids that come in contact with the coating will roll off, allowing the object to resist corrosion, stains, icing and bacteria growth.

The smartphone/adhesive tag system is the next in a growing list of devices dedicated to helping forgetful humans keep track of their stuff. The system will contain a circuit board, replaceable battery, buzzer and LED light. The tags will be stuck to items that are frequently lost, such as car keys or the TV remote, and a custom app will allow the tags to be assigned to specific objects. When the object is lost, accessing the app on the smartphone will display how far away the...

1. Removing rust stains from clothing and fabric. You can choose any way below to remove rust stains from clothing or other fabrics: * Combination of lemon juice and salt. Pile salt over the stain, and then pour some lemon juice onto the salt until it's saturated. Let that sit for 30 minutes before you rinse it. * White vinegar. Soak the stain in vinegar for a few minutes, and then rinse it with water. * Hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar. Make a...

* How to remove wax from solid surfaces. If the wax is allowed to cool completely, and if the surface isn't too porous, it will separate easily from a solid surface. Use a flat, prying device to work your way under the wax. Be careful so as not to damage the surface you are trying to clean. Some candle waxes contain oils and pigments that might leave a stain on a surface like wood. In those cases, place a folded paper towel over the stain and apply a steady heat, like that...

I spent much time making my cat stop peeing all around my house. Below are a couple of tips that helped me (hope they could help somebody else). * Keep the litter box clean! Cats can be picky creatures. If their regular watering hole isn't as sparkling as they would like it to be, they will find somewhere else to go. * Clean old messes thoroughly. Cats are creatures of habit. They will continue to pee on your carpet until they can smell their own vile urine there. *...

I suggest coating keyholes with luminous material to find them easily in the dark. This would eliminate the need in torch or any external light source.

I'm such a forgetful person... I try to write down things and ideas (whatever I am thinking about, and don't want to forget) if they seem to be important. My idea is that it would be really nice to have a water proof notepad so as it is possible to make notes in the shower.

FlipFold is a simple device for folding clothes. It represents three cardboard pieces tied with a rope. It is five years since the FlipFold device has been patented. It is sold around the world through the site and major retailers such as Target and Eckerd Drug Store. The gadget is heavily oriented to shops and clothing manufacturers. It is already used by such famous brands as Nike, Sports Authority, Federated Department Stores, Bass Pro Shops, and even FBI.

To get rid of a crack on your skis, prepare a putty from a mixture of pine resin, wax and fine sawdust. Fill in the cracks with pre-heated putty.

If you want your hiking boots not to become wet, saturate them thoroughly. Here is one recipe of impregnation: * 40 weight parts of cod-liver oil; * 10 weight parts of wax; * 3 weight parts of turpentine. Warm up this mixture and add 20 weight parts of glycerine. Apply the impregnation on dry, clean boots. Then allow the boots to dry in the open air (best in the sun) and apply the impregnation for the second time. WARNING: Never smear your...