You notice a hole in the heel of your old cotton sock and you ask yourself "What to do"? Being the environmentally conscious person you are, throwing it away just won't do. Well, there are many ways to keep that old cotton sock in circulation. Like what? you may ask. Let me count the ways. more »

If you want to create a certain color sock for your family, friends, team, or to match an outfit you may want to check out how to dye socks. White Cotton Socks are the easiest type of sock to dye. more »

Construction of commercial and handmade cotton socks is essentially the same basic process. The yarn is selected according to the use of the socks. Fine cotton is used in dress socks, and rough-hewn, rawer cotton is selected for sport socks. Socks are knitted on circular needles. The circular cylinders of commercial knitters are programmed to make patterns, using various yarns, in a rapid flurry of yarn that is fed onto the hundreds of individual needles in machines. Home knitters select needles to match the various parts of the sock. The needle used at the calf section is usually larger than the one used at the heel, toe and top of the sock. While machines knit a sock every few minutes, hand knitting may take days to make an elaborately decorated sock. more »

A great going green project is making homemade dolls from socks. The material can varies from nylon stocking to cotton socks. It is a timeless doll craft pass down from generation to generation. The sock doll is durable and washable and of course lovable and a hold memorable of days gone bye. more »

Foot odor is caused by the bacteria that builds up from sweaty feet. To prevent smelly feet, wear cotton socks to absorb sweat and allow the feet to breathe. Air out feet and shoes frequently to let sweat evaporate and prevent bacteria growth. Soaking agents such as tea can help keep feet dry and control odor. more »

If you have diabetes, then by now you’ve heard of diabetic socks. Many new diabetic patients don’t know the difference between diabetic socks and regular cotton socks, and are confused when it comes to purchase. Here are a few tips that can help you make an informed decision, for your pocket and your health. more »

Whether inexpensive or high end, all leather shoes require a good polishing to prolong their lives and keep them looking new. Shoe polish comes in two forms: wax and paste or cream. Wax polish provides the best shine while paste or cream act as moisturizers, maintaining flexibility in the leather. Using shoe polish is simple and can be done in just a few minutes. While shoe-polish kits with specialized tools are available, you can use an old cotton sock and a sponge with the same results. Polish your shoes regularly in order to protect and preserve them. more »

Regular workouts do wonders for your appearance, your energy level and your overall fitness, but they're murder on your Adidas. What's more, the tell-tale odor has a nasty way of following you, stinking up your closet, your gym bag, your locker or your car. You can shower, but your shoes can't. So what's the best way to deal with smelly gym shoes? Wear clean, cotton socks during every workout and sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda into each shoe after every wearing. Send them through the washing machine every once in a while, just like you do with the rest of your gym clothes. Here's how to wash your sneakers without ruining them. more »

Ah the common cold, it is a horrible time for some of us. The average American catches about 2-4 colds per year. That's an amazing number of sick people at one time. There is no known cure for the common cold so when we catch one, we're stuck with it and anyone that is around us will most likely catch one too. So how do I survive this? This is the question that burns in all of our brains. I grew up in my grandmothers' house (rest her cotton socks) and there were no drugs administered when one of us got sick. We were healed with herbs. These remedies will surely help your recovery time. more »