IF you’ve ever spotted the little silica gel packets that come inside new handbags or with new shoes DON’T chuck them away.

Sonos recommends you do the following: Unplug and turn off earbuds. Wipe hard material (plastic, metal, etc.) with a clean, ...

They contain silicon dioxide, aka "silica." Silica can absorb moisture and keep things dry. Here's how: 1. Water-damaged phone? Leave it to silica to dry it right up. 2. De-clump salt or sugar.

And try not to bump them while they’re drying. How to dry flowers with silica gel? The silica gel method works well for flowers with a high-moisture content, especially individual blooms.

Flowers may wither, but their beauty doesn’t have to fade. Learning how to preserve flowers lets you hold onto cherished ...

While great for keeping costs low on the manufacturing side, is silica gel the best solution to keep your filament dry at home? Frustrated with the consumable nature and fussy handling of silica ...

The best way to fix a water damaged phone is to turn it off, disassemble it as much as possible, and let it air dry for a day or two. You can also use silica gel packets to try to remove all the ...

This week on the Podcast, it’s Kristina’s turn to bloviate alongside Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news: our fresh new contest has drawn three entries already! That’s ...