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2 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
27 Products That'll Help You Say Bye To Home Issues
An exhaust fan that's gonna hold onto *way* less dust than the gross grated fan you've got looming over your toilet today. Replace the grate with this (you can still use the same fan system inside!) and treat yourself to a small upgrade that's gonna make a big difference. A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact) sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny of their living room, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the house. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips. A trio of wall-mounted amber bottles complete with matching labels so your shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are off the sides of the tub and displayed in a far more practical, clean, and aesthetic(!!) manner. An elegant switch plate cover for sprucing up your space if the fixer-upper you own needs updates from top to bottom. These inexpensive plate covers were *made* for making bland walls look bold. A bottle of drywall repair putty with a quick-use applicator. If looking at your drywall's imperfections is a pet peeve that makes you feel like you're gonna ~crack,~ this simple solution is made for you! An adjustable bakeware rack to keep your kitchen tools upright and at-the-ready so you aren't playing a risky game of Jenga every time you need your casserole dish. A pack of six furniture markers that's gonna delight your kids when you tell them they actually ~can~ draw on the furniture. A drywall repair kit so you can save your walls from the "save" your goalie made the *one* time you let your kids play ball in the house. A fabric defuzzer that'll clean up the aging, cat-scratched arm of your favorite sofa you can't stand looking at in its sad state a moment longer. The Pink Stuff All-Purpose Floor Cleaner for folks who know The Pink Stuff could be the *only* stuff. Try out their floor cleaner and transform your brown grout into the white grout it actually is. An herb keeper that'll make your fridge look put together by eliminating the grocery store plastic bags you were previously keeping produce in *and* help prevent your refrigerator from becoming a graveyard for well-intentioned grocery purchases. A microwave cleaner — it's gonna save your microwave from your messiest leftovers. Bring it on, chili. A snazzy faux book display made out of reclaimed materials. This sneaky storage space is hollowed out, so it'll hide unsightly cords (or that pile of mail you don't know what to do with). This'll make your shelves look spick-and-span this spring — without any organizational effort. A roll of peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash so you can add some charm to an otherwise ~nothing~ wall. If your kitchen has no windows to speak of and you are sick of staring into that bland abyss while doing dishes, give your space some character with this renter-friendly *and* heat-resistant sticker setup! They interlock and stick directly onto the walls — no muss, no fuss. A stainless steel cleaner to wipe up grease, stains, and fingerprints you've just accepted as part of the atmosphere at this point. Now that you've noticed those grubby little splotches, snag this and make them disappear faster than you're able to say "cleaning the kitchen sucks." Turns out, it doesn't have to with this stuff. A Chomp wall cleaner complete with a baseboard duster, dry dust and wet mop cleaning pads, and a microfiber cover. With this telescoping tool, you can finally dust and scrub high windowsills, vent covers, and age-old stains on your ceiling. Plus, you can clean your baseboards without bending (and breaking) your back. A bottle of Bring It On — a cleaning solution your bathroom mirror is practically begging you to buy. If all the toothpaste, water spots, runaway hairspray, and splotchy skincare gunk that's stuck to your mirror has you feeling unsettled, this all-natural cleaner is gonna clear that up in seconds. An almond-scented wood polish and cleaner kit (with an included microfiber cloth) formulated with a grime-busting and wood-safe mineral oil that'll easily wipe away buildup on wood surfaces and restore their finish. Other natural cleaners often include beeswax or orange oil, which can leave surfaces sticky and require a second cleaning after use — this natural option is a one-stop shop! Sweet. A touch-up paint pen because scuffs make things look dirtier, no matter how clean they may be, and that one scuff mark on your wall has been MOCKING you for weeks now. Yes, trying to put up a shelf on your own ended in disaster. Thank you for reminding me, scuff mark! A grout stain remover so you can stop being ~groutchy~ about the grim state your bathroom tile is in. Concrete paint in a satin silver-gray epoxy to make worn, weathered patios and walkways look pretty much pristine. Plus, it's easy to clean and won't scuff or fade! A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air! A crack weeder tool designed to get those basically immortal weeds that grow THROUGH your concrete sans plant-killing chemicals. It fits into tiny, tight spaces and snatches up that unsightly stuff! An enamel paint you can paint *directly* onto metal appliances that are really showing their age. We're talkin' the fridge, bed frames, washers and dryers, dishwashers, the bathtub... turn back time and watch as your appliances magically look brand-new. A pair of linen café curtains reviewers use both over their windows as a way to create privacy (while still letting in light!) *and* as a gorgeous upgrade to unsightly storage spaces or appliances. Looking at you, ugly dishwasher... but not for long! A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use, so you can remove fur whenever the heck you want instead of waiting until your furniture is so covered it looks like a new pet altogether. A 10-piece set of drawer organizers so you can breathe a sigh of relief after turning *that* drawer into an organized masterpiece. No more stabbing yourself with a loose pair of scissors while looking for the (measuring tape, toothpicks, car keys... it's all in that drawer) thing you need.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
35 Tremendously Efficient Organization Solutions For Anyone With A *Lot* Of Clutter
A silverware sorter to transform your chaotic silverware drawer into a pristine dream. Just imagine, you'll never struggle to locate a fork again!! Shelf dividers *with* removable hooks that'll help tidy up clothes piles that tend to topple down on you like you lost a game of Jenga! Each section of folded clothes will remain separate and pristinely organized. You're welcome. A pair of rustproof shower caddy bathroom shelves — they can hold up to 15 lbs each, so you'll be able to store all your bathroom supplies without a hitch. It also comes with removable hooks for hanging sponges and loofahs! A double-sided tea organizer for saving prime real estate in your cabinets by getting rid of bulky tea boxes. Reduce clutter and never have trouble finding your preferred tea flavor? Sign me up! A cap organizer so you can store your hats in a way that only takes up a teensy bit of room! Attach it to a hanger and it'll easily store up to 10 of your faves. OR! A minimalist-inspired hat organizer because being a certified headwear aficionado means you'll eventually run out of space for your hats. Plus, if you have a blank wall that needs to be dressed up, this is an excellent idea that'll turn the ~heads~ of all your guests. A set of four sock and underwear organizers that'll whip your drawer back into shape in no time. If you know the feeling of hopelessly digging around for that one pair of underwear or socks, you need this organizer in your life! An over-the-cabinet shelf, which can store your cutting boards and other essentials out of sight. That's wayyy better than stuffing them into a cabinet only for them to fall out the next time you open it! A broom and mop organizer if you wanna take your cleaning closet or storage area to the next level with ~flawless~ organization. Bonus: Hanging your tools also gives more usable floor space! Or a pack of individual broom holders that allows you to organize your cleaning tools as you see fit! You can use 'em all on one wall or spread 'em out a bit. A hanger stacker for organizing that giant pile of messy hangers you wrestle with whenever you need to hang something up. A cable organizer box when you can't stand to look at those tangled cords for a moment longer. Protect your peace and conceal the cables with this handy box. Plus, an under-desk cable management tray if you really want to get serious about hiding your cables. This will keep all those cords dangling behind your desk organized *and* hidden. An under-cabinet drawer to solve all your cluttered cabinet woes. Instead of opening the door to a headache-inducing mess, everything will be neatly organized and easy to find. A TikTok-famous adjustable mug organizer set so you can free up some space while addressing cabinet clutter. Place a circular organizer on top of a mug and you'll have a sturdy base for a second mug on top *without* it crashing down on you. A set of organizers because storing 'em in a cluttered corner of the yard is probably causing you more stress than you realize. Bonus: They're predrilled and come with the necessary hardware for mounting! An entire pantry door organizer that'll really maximize your abysmal pantry storage situation. You can even adjust the height of the shelves to accommodate items of various sizes. An over-the-door plastic bag saver because opening a cabinet to an explosion of plastic bags is never fun. Mount the dispenser, stuff the bags inside, and call it a day. An outlet shelf, which will work wonders for keeping additional items OFF cluttered surfaces. Use it to hold your electric toothbrush or even your Alexa device! Either way, you'll be relieved to have one less thing occupying counter space. An over-the-door shoe organizer for anyone who doesn't have tons of shelf/floor space in their closet but refuses to get rid of any shoes. Hang this over the door and call it a day! Or this vertical shoe rack if you seem to have forgotten what your floor looks like without a shoe pile inhabiting it. The clever design takes up significantly less room, so it's small-space approved. An adjustable bakeware rack that'll get your pans in order while simultaneously saving you kitchen storage space. You'll never have to dig for that one pan at the bottom of your cabinet or drawer again. AND a life-changing pan and pot lid organizer because figuring out how to store your fave cookware shouldn't be a losing game of Tetris. This keeps 'em organized while limiting clutter. Some under-bed storage containers when it's time to say goodbye to some seasonal items (for now, anyway). This is perfect for storing thick jackets, sweaters, and other items in a way that won't take up tons of room. A set of drawer organizers so you can finally stop avoiding that one cluttered drawer (you know the one). Everything will have a designated place and you won't dread looking for things! A collapsible hanger, aka a true lifesaver for closets with limited space that are already on the brink of exploding with clutter. It folds out so you can see what's on it and quickly grab what you need. You'll save hangers *and* closet space. A set of clear stackable drawers you can use for toiletries, makeup products, office supplies, and anything else that requires ✨pristine✨ organization. Plus, you'll always be able to find what you're looking for with these. A double-sided and portable nail polish organizer to neatly store your bottles, which is far better than having them accumulate in a messy pile that makes you wanna pull your hair out. It can store up to 48 of 'em!! A set of airtight, space-saving jars — a genius solution for anyone with tons of stuff and nowhere to put it. These automatically seal when you put 'em back, so you don't have to worry about your pricey organic coffee going bad. A mighty convenient K-Cup storage drawer that'll organize your endless selection of coffee pods so they don't take up tons of counter space. A storage lid organizer so you can prevent that feeling of impending doom when you open a cabinet knowing a pile of lids is about to come tumbling down! Ceiling-mount shelves when your garage storage options are dismal at best. Enter these brilliant shelves that will remain (mostly) out of sight while storing seasonal items or things you don't use very often. A slim storage cart that can easily slide this into that awkward empty space and BOOM, hello additional storage! It's perfect for teensy rooms with limited space *and* it has locking wheels to keep it in place. A set of airtight food storage containers *with* labels so you can toss all those bulky boxes in the trash and make your future self very happy. You'll save space in the kitchen and probably open your pantry simply to admire the organization. A plastic, wax paper, and foil organizer to hold aluminum foil, parchment paper, and plastic wrap *without* the boxes. Each dispenser comes with a slide cutter so you can easily cut the size you need.
Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
See photos as Wicklow families enjoy epic fun day
The family day took place on Saturday, June 7, from 11am to 4pm, and followed on from a 10k charity row led by staff member James Byrne. Families attending the latest event at Coral Leisure Wicklow enjoyed bouncy castles, games and face painting, while Volvo Bolands of Wexford had a range of cars available, which parents could test drive. Coral leisure front house manager Alana Miley said: 'We had amusement rides for the kids and plenty of games, such as life-sized Jenga and connect-4. Also present were Lorraine's ice-cream van and the crepe king Ireland. Parents were able to test drive some cars from Volvo Bolands and the new Volvo XC60 was on display and youngsters got the chance to draw pictures on the car, and they were then entered into a draw for a One4All voucher. 'As part of our partnership with Volvo Bolands, some proceeds from any cars they sell will go towards the Wicklow Child and Family Project, which is a great local charity we are delighted to be supporting this year. "We also have a bin at Coral Leisure which is a dedicated Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) bin where Coral members and visitors can place their discarded cans and bottles in, and the proceeds go to the Wicklow Child and Family Project as well. It has been receiving great support and people have been showing up with bags full of cans and bottles, which is great.' The next Coral Leisure fundraising event to take place will consist of a 50k walk headed-up by James Byrne and Johnny Hunt, who will be walking all the way from Coral Wicklow to Coral Arklow, and back, in support of Wicklow Child and Family Project. A GoFundMe titled 'Coral Leisure Wicklow & Wicklow Child & Family Project' has also been established, with a fundraising goal of €10,000.
Hamilton Spectator
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Here is what to do for Father's Day weekend in Hamilton
Art Crawl is back this Friday, along with other events to do with the family for Father's Day weekend. Environment Canada forecasts a cloudy and sunny weekend, with a high of 22 C on Sunday. Before that, however, Saturday could bring clouds and a high of 19 C. Here is what you can do in Hamilton and area this weekend: This Saturday is the month's Art Crawl. Go to James Street North for a market of street vendors. Two city parks will be transformed for Park Crawl on Friday, the first of five days. John Rebecca Park will be used as a children's entertainment hub from 4 to 8 p.m. with an interactive art exhibit, entertainers and games. Gore Park will be turned into an outdoor movie theatre, with life-size games like Connect 4 and Jenga, free popcorn and cotton candy. The pre-show entertainment can be enjoyed from 5 to 8:30 p.m., before the screening of 'School of Rock' at 9:30 p.m. The crawl will happen rain or shine. Robin McKee will lead a free historical cemetery tour on Saturday. The theme is 'Art Crawl.' The two-hour tour starts at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Cemetery at 777 York Blvd. Participants are asked to meet at the gatehouse across from Dundurn Park . No reservations are needed and the event is rain or shine. For more information, go to . Families can learn to prepare beer-infused and seasonal historic recipes using a wood-burning cast iron range on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held in Dundurn National Historic Site's 19th-century kitchen. The site is at 610 York Blvd. Tickets are $65 per person. Buy tickets at . Families can catch a ride on a miniature train on Saturday at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. The museum is located at 900 Woodward Ave., Hamilton . The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Bookings or tickets are not necessary. Go to for more details. The steam museum will host a free public iron pour on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Held at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology National Historic Site, artists will forge pieces in a live furnace and demonstrate how to use scratch block to create art from cast iron. The furnace will be ready to pour iron at 2 p.m. The museum will also be open during event hours. For more details, go to . Hammer City Roller Derby is playing their next game on Saturday. HCRD EH! Team will face off against Hogtown Horror at 5 p.m. and HCRD Dundurn Hassle will compete against Hogtown Debu-taunts at 7:30 p.m. The event is held at Coronation Arena at 81 Macklin St. N., Hamilton . Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.31 on Eventbrite. Go to . Ontario is allowing Canadian residents to fish for free on Saturday and Sunday. 'Opportunities like Father's Day weekend encourage those new to fishing to give it a try and experience the enjoyment of fishing firsthand,' read a release from the province. All conservation catch and size limits, sanctuaries and other fishing regulations apply. Explore the HMCS Haida National Historic Site to uncover clues and interview suspects to find a guilty party on Friday and Saturday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Prizes will be given out. Ages 12 years and older are recommended due to adult themes in the show. Visitors are urged to wear closed-toe shoes and make their way slowly through the ship. Walkers, wheelchairs and other mobility devices are not permitted due to limited space. Tickets are $31.79 for adults, $31.27 for seniors and $27.12 for youth. Visit for more. The Ticats will faceoff against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. The event will honour Garney Henley at Hamilton Stadium. The stadium is at 64 Melrose Ave. N., Hamilton . Tickets range from $40.80 to $201.07 on Ticketmaster. Go to to buy. On Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Hamilton Stadium will be set up for Father's Day. Local vendors will sell gifts and there will be music, games and inflatable activities. Tickets are $33.28 on Eventbrite. Go to . Hamilton Conservation Authority will host a guided bird hike in the Dundas Valley on Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. The hike will focus on bird song and nesting behaviours. The pace of the hike is moderate and the terrain is variable. Binoculars are essential. Dogs are not welcome. Tickets are $20 for nonmembers of the Hamilton Conservation Authority and $15 for members. Entrance fees will also apply to nonmembers. The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is at 650 Governors Rd., Hamilton . For more details, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Trump-Musk fallout is more than just a personal dispute
EVER notice how certain things that seem off at first gradually fade into the background? Like someone jaywalking across a busy road even though there is a perfectly good pedestrian bridge just a few steps away. Or that small crack in the pavement you just stepped over without a second thought. It happens all the time, doesn't it? But what if these seemingly 'normal' little compromises are quietly piling up – gradually making things less safe for all of us? That is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. In fact, I brought up this very idea – what experts call the 'normalisation of deviance' – while speaking at a recent safety seminar hosted by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers. Basically, it is when we slowly get used to things that are not quite right – until they start to feel normal. And before we know it, what was once a red flag becomes invisible, allowing real dangers to hide in plain sight. Just look around us. Take our motorcyclists, for example. We have built dedicated lanes for them on highways – a smart move, especially considering that more than 70% of road accident fatalities in Malaysia sadly involve motorcyclists. The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) have found that these lanes have reduced crashes by a significant 39%. Yet, what is a common sight? Many motorcyclists still prefer riding between cars and lorries, despite having a safer lane available. Their reasons may be understandable and they deserve our attention: narrow lanes, poor maintenance, poorly lit stretches and even fears of robbery. These are real concerns that must be addressed. However, here is the unsettling part: when police patrol cars and police on motorcycles are seen riding alongside these motorcyclists on the main roads, it is almost like an unspoken understanding. 'Sure, we know there is a dedicated lane but this is just how things are.' This subtle message and quiet acceptance make a dangerous choice feel normal. It is a clear reminder that we truly need to look out for each other – right down to the smallest details of our daily habits. Then there are the garbage trucks – piled high with trash, looking like Jenga towers ready to topple at any moment. This has become a familiar sight that most of us just shrug off. I have had foreign friends visiting Malaysia who found it so amusing they snapped photos – it has become a peculiar tourist attraction! But let's be honest with ourselves: Is it truly safe? Yet, when we see police cars cruising past these visibly over-stacked vehicles, seemingly unfazed, it sends a powerful, if unintended, message: 'This is fine.' And just like that, a risky act becomes part of our everyday landscape – a 'normal' fixture in Malaysia. These examples from our roads are like a mirror reflecting what might be happening in our workplaces. We proudly display 'safety first' signs, big and colourful. We talk about safety in meetings. But at certain small construction sites, it is common to see workers high up on structures without helmets or safety harnesses – a sight so frequent it almost feels normal. Sometimes, workers even joke that safety signs are just for show, meant to satisfy the authorities. This is truly disheartening. We preach safety but let shortcuts become routine. It is a subtle yet dangerous shift where rules exist only on paper, not in practice. Let us not forget the recent, painful LRT incidents: just months apart – one involving a visually impaired man in February and another claiming the life of a Taiwanese visitor in June – which brought these safety issues into sharp focus. It was reassuring to hear our minister repeatedly emphasise 'safety first'. Yet heartbreakingly, the follow-up discussion focused not on quickly installing critical safety features like platform screen doors but on budget concerns. As a society, and especially as decision-makers, we should never be debating finances when lives are at stake. This, too, reveals a troubling 'normal' in our culture, where other priorities quietly push essential safety measures aside. The normalisation of deviance is a silent threat – a slow poison to our safety culture. It starts small, almost an imperceptible bending of the rules. But if we stay silent and accept it as 'just the way things are', those small lapses can snowball into serious, undeniable problems. Once these deviations become widely accepted, correcting them will become incredibly difficult because many may no longer see the difference between right and wrong, let alone support efforts to fix it. So what can we – as members of the public and as authorities – do? First, we need to open our eyes and challenge this silent acceptance. It starts with questioning the 'normal' things that do not feel right. If you see something unsafe, speak up. If you are in a position of authority, enforce the standards, do not just issue reminders. Let us truly commit to a safety culture that is real, not just for show because when it comes to safety, there should be no such thing as 'that is just how we do things'.
