How To Make Carbonated Ice (Is It Possible?)
Your everyday ice is very easy to make. Put some water in an ice tray, stick it in the freezer for a little while, and enjoy your drink a bit colder than usual. But is it possible to make carbonated…
4 Best Ways To Shrink Neoprene (Without Ruining It)
Neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber fabric that wetsuits are made from. Getting a wetsuit to fit tightly is key. If your wetsuit is a bit loose on your body, there are some ways to make the neoprene shrink…
What Exactly Is Soft Ice? (and How Is It Made?)
Depending on how ice is made it can be harder and firmer and difficult to chew or it can very soft and chewy. Different ice can serve different purposes and can really impact the flavor of your drinks. Ice is…
Why Silicone Ice Cube Trays Have White Residue (How To Fix)
If you use a silicone ice cube tray you may notice that after a few (or of a lot of) uses that a white residue seems to develop on the tray. This may have you worried and like me you…
What To Use for Wetsuit Lubrication? (Get Your Wetsuit On Easier)
For a wetsuit to work well you want it to fit tight and snug. However, this can sometimes make it extremely difficult to get on. What do you do when you’re struggling to get your wetsuit on?—use a lubricant! There…
7 Ways To Make Hospital Ice (Chewable Ice Chips)
If you’ve ever been to hospital and experienced their delicious ice chips you might be wondering how you can make this sort of ice, without having to make a trip to the emergency department. Hospital ice is known for it’s…
How To Make Small Pebble Ice at Home (7 Ways)
As many ice connoisseurs already know, the right ice shape and consistency can make a world of difference when it comes to getting a drink just right. Pebble ice is the ideal addition to any cold, summer-y beverage, making the…
7 Easy Ways To Make Soft Chewy Ice At Home
Chewy ice, popularized by the Sonic restaurant chain, is sought after for its softness, ability to pick up different flavors, and ability to cool down your drink very quickly. Rather than needing to go to your local Sonic you might…
Best Ways To Store Ice Cubes in Freezer (Stop Sticking & Bad Taste)
Correctly storing your ice cubes in the freezer is essential to avoid clumpy, smelly, or contaminated cubes. A range of storage options is available to the average consumer, including paper and ziplock bags, containers, bowls, ice trays, and disposable ice…
Do You Grease Silicone Baking Pans? When and When Not To
Silicone baking pans are in vogue thanks to their bright colors, attractive shapes and the fact that they are plastic free. They’re easy to clean, flexible, heat resistant, and made from non-stick silicone material. But despite their “non-stick” claim do…