Fashion
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Do you use bedhead spray? I still keep a bottle around
 Do you still use bedhead-fix spray? I’m ...
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Manhattan Portage messenger bag sizing guide
 Manhattan Portage—love the look. Natur...
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How to reliably remove that musty damp smell from clothes
A shirt I’d washed and sun-dried smelled like a damp rag as soon as I sweat in it. I’d stored it cle...
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Understand SPF and PA to handle sunburn and UV care
I grew up indoors and never cared about tanning—especially as a guy. Now I’m outside with the kids a...
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Clear lint from Velcro with a toothbrush and packing tape
Lint piles up on the hook side of Velcro. Mine was on sandals, so I ignored it until it looked terri...
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Waterproof rainwear, umbrellas, and windbreakers with Nikwax
Early spring rain had my old shells wetting out. I threw rainwear, a UNIQLO windbreaker, and umbrell...
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Picking a cost-effective waterproof spray and using it right
My rain-day routine: spray shoes/bags. Staring at this can, I realized it looks very Showa-era—when ...
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Our “mother’s bag” evolved from tote to backpack as the kid grew
Outings with a baby mean hauling everything: spare diapers/pants/clothes, snacks, tea, baby food, ri...
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Add zipper pulls to backpacks for easier opening
We use a retro KELTY Daypack with a wide gusset and handy internal pocket. One issue: the zipper. T...
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I tried buffing scratches out of my glasses and learned a lot about lenses
My vision is lousy in both eyes, so I live in glasses. The pair I wear now is about two years old an...
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Cheap Uniqlo pack tees and the fight against pilling
I grabbed the famous Uniqlo pack tees this summer. They were 500 yen a piece (about 400 yen on sale)...