How It’s Made

Do you not have easy access to soap and water? Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content should be your best friend! In fact, it’s been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be an effective way to fight germs.…

Bottle openers are small tools that you probably own and use regularly, but chances are you don’t know how it ended up in your hand while you crack a cold one. You’d be surprised by the time and effort that goes into making just a…

With the spread of COVID-19 all around the world, many products have simply flown off the shelves. The list includes random items, like Nintendo Switches and dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, to hygiene essentials like toilet paper, and of course, hand sanitizer.  Are you having a hard…

As sad as it may be, we don’t all know how to sew or knit, so those articles and books that tell you how it easy it is to crochet coasters might just make your eyes glaze over. This one is for the folks who…

It sits there right under your wrist all day at work – the mouse pad. You could literally use just about anything as a mouse pad, whether it’s a pizza box or a magazine. So what makes this little mat so special? The answer is…

A good pair of jeans has been a wardrobe staple since 1873. Whether it’s date night or casual Friday, we reach to our favorite pair for comfort and style. Denim has a rich history and a precise manufacturing process that brings it from raw cotton…

You probably use a notebook every day. It has come in handy for it all – meeting notes, to-do lists, and angsty poetry from your teenage years. That’s why it’s worth knowing how all that paper comes together. What are all the steps in making…

A flashlight is one of those things you can’t be without. From household projects to fixing your car, it’s always there when you need it. That’s why it’s worth understanding how it’s made, step by step. How does a flashlight come together? Why does it…

We use sunglasses nearly every day from our commute to work to weekend hikes. Have you ever stopped to think about how your favorite pair of shades were made? Whether your go-to pair was a birthday gift or a giveaway at a sporting event, your…

Do you have a favorite pair of sunglasses that are your go-to for outdoor activities? Turns out, your shades are more than just an accessory in your wardrobe. Not only do they come in a variety of shapes and tints, but they protect your eyes…

Most hand sanitizers, whether you get them at the mall or at your local drugstore, will contain some kind of alcohol. This is ultimately what gets those pesky germs off your hands. Why is alcohol in your hand sanitizer? Are there natural options instead? Let’s…

It takes a crazy amount of work to make even the smallest items. Take for instance keychains, the world’s number one souvenir item. Whether they’re made from metal, plastic, or any other material, it takes time, machines, and elbow grease to get them ready for…