If someone told you that a bottle of vodka could solve most everyday cleaning problems, you'd probably ask them if they'd poured too much. But surprisingly, vodka is the miracle elixir that cleaning professionals regularly use to remove stains, eliminate odors, clean glass, and even kill mold. And the best part? It does all of this without leaving behind a chemical smell or damaging delicate surfaces.
Admit it, we all have that jar of Vaseline gathering dust at the bottom of a drawer. It may seem too "grandma's" for your Instagrammable shelf, but the truth is: Vaseline is the "little black dress" of cosmetics. Unpretentious, always useful, and absolutely necessary. Before you spend half your salary on a new serum that promises eternal youth, read this. Your bathroom will turn into a mini laboratory, and your wallet will thank you. Get ready to glow!
If you think every tiramisu recipe is the same – a little coffee, a little mascarpone, a little nostalgia – then Jamie Oliver will gently but firmly prove you wrong. His version has become a true internet phenomenon this year, because he has elevated the classic dessert to a level where you can make it quickly, without complications and with a result that smells like it came straight from an Italian trattoria. And the best part? The whole process takes less time than it takes to wash the dishes after Sunday lunch.
Is it possible to fill your home with greenery even if you don't have time for constant care? Is it possible for plants to grow on their own, without daily watering? Why are some species so incredibly hardy, while others quickly die? The answer is simple: there are plants that you can almost forget about, and they will still grow.
Have you ever grabbed a freshly washed towel, held it to your face, and instead of smelling clean, you smelled musty? This is no coincidence. You didn't necessarily do anything wrong with your laundry—the real culprit is often the drying method. Moisture trapped in the fabric quickly becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, which quickly manifests as an unpleasant odor.
If balayage has been considered an untouchable classic for many years, 2026 will be a turning point. A technique that colorists have been describing for months as the next stage in the evolution of natural coloring is coming to the fore. Color melting – the blending of colors without visible boundaries – has already conquered the catwalks, red carpets and hairdressing conferences, where it is predicted that it will become the dominant trend.
Forget Alpine villages and Scandinavian streets – if you want to see cleanliness at its most raw, disciplined and almost robotically efficient, then you have to go to Singapore. It’s a place where you won’t find any rubbish even if you look for it with a magnifying glass and an augmented reality app. In 2025, this city-state – known for its futuristic architecture, gleaming facades and rare traffic jams – is once again officially declared the cleanest city in the world. And this is not according to some local committee for beautiful gardens, but according to a comprehensive international analysis carried out by the American company Eagle Dumpster Rental, in collaboration with the Numbeo, Atlas D-Waste and other data centres.
In a time when technology reigns in every corner of the home, we still try to hide it. Black speakers, impersonal lights and cables that we twist into a knot under the sofa. But IKEA says: enough of minimalist anonymity! In collaboration with Swedish color visionary Tekla Evelina Severin – better known as Teklan – they have created a collection that not only sounds good, but also looks fantastic.
In a world where fashion collaborations compete weekly for the most outrageously “iconoclastic,” the Xbox × Crocs duo has hit the jackpot: they’ve created a clog-like version of the iconic Xbox controller—and in a way that’s both ironically fun and surprisingly polished. Yes, you read that right. Your feet have their own gamepad—the Xbox Classic Controller Clogs.
If anyone ever told you that shoes have to match, Puma has now confidently thrown that rule through an interdimensional portal. Their latest collaboration with LaMel Ball and Adult Swim's cult chaos Rick and Morty proudly defies symmetry - and in the most charmingly intergalactic way.
If you've ever stared at your carpet and wondered if that faint red wine stain is already a regular fixture in your living room, you're not alone. The carpets in our homes hide many stories—and even more stains. But instead of reaching for harsh industrial cleaners that smell like a chemical lab and irritate skin (not to mention animals), there's a natural and safe solution: a homemade carpet cleaner that actually works.
From yellow armpit stains to that ominous graying, a white shirt can quickly lose its charm. But with a few simple tricks and the right approach to washing, you can keep it looking pristine long after most people have given up. How to wash a white shirt properly?











