13. Nautical study



14. Bits of blue for surfer dudes



From Yellow to Beige

15. Yellow yowza!



16. Shades of orange



17. Super study station



18. Kid’s gallery in beige & brown19. White & wood combo

7. The perfect room to relax and study



Greens

8. A kid’s room with a gallery



9. Better than a dorm room



10. Teen room in green



11. A little messy, but I like it!



Blues

12. The best room for brothers

A small room can be cramped and unpleasant to stay in, but sometimes, a small room can be made to feel like the coziest part of the house!


Reds

1. Red guestroom & study



2. Cozy dark tones



3. Pink Perfection



Purples

4. College girl room



5. Perfect for your little girl



6. A teenager girl’s dream room

Pillow For Those Who Feel Alone

Camouflage garden pipes with a fake rock.



Use a painting to hide your jewelry.



Jazz up the washing machine or fridge with removable wall paper.





Cover your AC behind a chalkboard.







Place pull-out recycling bins in an island or counter.



Disguise the flatscreen as a painting with an inexpensive printed canvas.





Hide unsightly computer cords with draping.



Decorate your pup’s crate with a stylish cover.



Conceal a thermostat or home alarm with a painting.



Decorate boring cords with wire bloom clips.

Having an attractive living space can do wonders for the mood but there are some everyday necessities that can be real eyesores when it comes to interior design. Here are some efficient tips and tricks for keeping your home neat, maximizing limited space and creatively hiding bothersome items such as cords or electronics. These ideas cleverly convert a boring item into an attractive feature, like something out of a magazine spread.

Give your cat some privacy with a concealed cat litter box.





Create a pull-out charging station.



Hide unsightly computer cords with a picket fence baseboard.



Make use of space under your staircase.





Use decorative storage boxes or a book cover to conceal a router.





Don't trip over the dog or cat bowl - transform a drawer into a pet-feeding station.



Hide a plastic looking bathtub surface with stone veneer.



No need to ruin a decor theme with bookshelves - use hidden book supports.



Stash away overflowing laundry hampers in drawers.



Turn extra cords into an ode to Bob Marley.

One of the most disheartening driving mishaps that could happen to you is a tire puncture. It is particularly aggravating because it typically happens through no fault of your own because of some inconsequential object you could never have spotted.

And while your car usually suffers no serious structural damage, it seriously hobbles your ability to drive or get the problem fixed on your own.



Four years after Michelin first unveiled their SelfSeal tire technology, Ford Explorer 2020 will be the first car to come with this incredible anti-puncture tech. What is this new technology, and how is it any different to run-flat tires?

Well, while run-flat tires have a secondary structure that can support the vehicle’s weight while you’re hobbling to the repair shop in case of air pressure loss, the self-sealing tire gives a more robust solution to punctures. Inside the rubber is a layer of a different type of adhesive, resin-like rubber. When the tire treads over a nail, the rubber closes around the nail, slowing down air loss. When you remove the nail, the adhesive rubber congeals over the hole and fills the entire puncture.



This isn’t a permanent solution by any means and you will still need to get your tires fixed if they get punctured, but getting to the repair shop will be much easier with these tires.


Another thing to keep in mind is that the sealant only protects against tread punctures. Punctures to the tire’s sidewall will unfortunately not be affected by this innovative technology.



The SelfSeal tires will be the standard on the Platinum and Limited Hybrid 4WD models, but will also be available on Limited 4WD and 2WD if you’re willing to pay for them.

Another major safety feature of the Explorer is the Ford Co-Pilot360, which the manufacturer claims is the most advanced suite of confidence-driving technologies. What does that mean, and what does it entail?

Confidence-driving technology is any feature that supplements the driver by giving him more information about the surroundings, be it alerting him about sudden dangers on the road, helping with navigation or increasing automation. It should be stressed that these technologies do not replace an alert and responsible driver, but are merely there to help him make the right calls.



Here is a demonstration of the self sealing technology in action from the Michelin Challenge Bibendum where it was initially revealed:

9. Kingwear KW88



Somewhat lesser-known than the other smartwatches, the KW88 is very affordable, as is typical of Chinese devices. It boasts 3G cellular connectivity, GPS, a wide range of ready-to-use apps and health-tracking features including heart rate tracker, pedometer and an app that alerts you when you’ve been static for too long. Its one pitfall is that its battery life is on the short side.


10. S928



The S928 has a very no-nonsense classic design with a monochromatic display. It doesn’t try to be a lesser version of a smartphone, rather it’s a decked-out watch. It has built-in GPS, outdoor data that can give you live weather alerts and is definitely on the cheaper side. Another advantage of its specialized functionality and simple display is that the battery lasts longer.

7. Fitbit Ionic



The Ionic is a highly-specialized fitness smartwatch that comes with a wide array of fitness programs, built-in GPS and is not only swim-ready but is actually designed with avid swimmers in mind. It comes with Fitbit Pay, a wallet-free contactless payment app. If you’re shopping for a smartwatch with fitness on your mind, then this is the best watch for your money.


8. Ticwatch Pro



What makes the Ticwatch Pro really stand out is its unique display tech. This watch is fitted with two screen layers, one displaying basic information, and the other for the watch’s more advanced functions. When entering power-saving mode, only the basic display remains powered on, allowing for great battery performance.

5. Amazfit PACE



Xiaomi is a fast-rising competitor in the cellular market from China that has recently made forays into smartwatch territory. Their devices are more than affordable, at the expense of a rather limited functionality. The Amazfit PACE has perhaps the best battery-life of any smartwatch out there and has built-in GPS tracking. One rather annoying feature of the Amazfit smartwatches is that they use a non-standard charging port.



6. Amazfit Bip



The Amazfit Bip is a great little gadget at a very affordable price. It is rather similar in its functions and features to the more specialized PACE, including great battery performance, but its options are even more limited. For example, notifications are read-only and can’t be interacted with.