Items for hanging up coats seem mundane for an antiques article until one sees the astonishing inventions that were produced and presumably sold to someone. In the 19th century and up to World War I, ...

The modern clothes hanger--like the ones you probably have in your closet right now--is based on a design that is over 100 years old. Milwaukee native Reuben Luria thinks it’s time for an update. The ...

Hair clogs in the drain are inevitable, especially if anyone in your family wears their hair long. I’ve found a wire coat hanger the most effective tool for removing them. First, untwist the wire ...

As part of my never-ending quest to be an adult, I've been trying to purge my home of wire hangers. It's sort of an awkward struggle to throw them away. They poke through the trash bag and when you ...

Book stands are useful for propping up cookbooks, music books, or even a regular book when you’re reading, cooking, or just want to display the pages. If you have a wire hanger, you can make a sturdy ...