A sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric and manual knife sharpeners on everything from chef’s knives to pocket ...

As brand new gadgets come in and old ones are moved out of homes, one 2026 ban to note aims to keep the batteries in those items out of landfills for the safety of people and property. Under the ...

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY — A local sheriff’s office has shared some safety tips for popular Christmas toys and gifts that use batteries. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a social media post that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's easy to find nearly any type of battery in a store, but the numerous brands that you can encounter can make it feel overwhelming to know ...

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for power. But what do you do after that single use is up? Can you just throw ...

Tucked away in the scenic Hocking Hills region of Logan, Ohio sits a small building with oversized pencils flanking its doorway – the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum houses over 3,400 ...

In the rolling hills of Hocking County, Ohio, sits a tiny building with giant pencils flanking its entrance – the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum in Logan might be the most wonderfully ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...