Chris Wheatley

Joined: Sep 16, 2022

Chris Wheatley is an author, journalist and musician based in Oxford, UK. His writing has featured in Songlines, Vintage Rock Magazine, What Culture, Loudwire, London Jazz News, Longreads, and many other websites and publications.

Leaving a phone to charge all day long? Probably best to avoid it.

You’re Probably Charging Your Phone Wrong

Some of these movies were so dangerous to make, even the directors themselves suffered injuries.

10 Infamous Films That Spelled Disaster For Their Famous Directors

A cornerstone of most spring cleaning routines.

Is There a Right Time to Clean Your Windows?

Your Thrift Store Finds Probably Have Bugs in Them—Here’s How to Tell

5 of the Most Incredible Hugo Award-Winning Novels Written by Women

Discover some of the most gripping books written by women to receive the coveted Hugo Award, including classics from Ursula K. Le Guin and others.

The UK is stricter about its bottled water than the U.S., as it were.

Why Can’t You Buy Dasani Bottled Water in the UK?

Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.

The damage isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Drop an Egg? Clean It Up Faster With This Useful Restaurant Trick

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

Let the luck of the Irish hit your TBR pile.

11 Essential Books by Irish Authors That Are Worth Reading

This St. Patrick’s Day, revisit literary classics by Irish authors like James Joyce and Roddy Doyle, plus discover a few new writers along the way with this roundup.

To hang or not to hang, that is the question.

5 Garments You Should Never Hang in a Closet—Plus the Right Way to Store the Rest of Your Clothes

Some garments deserve the hanger treatment, while others belong in a dresser. From winter sweaters to dresses and jeans, discover the best way to store your favorite clothes here.

Think of them as shields for your wheels.

Why Do Cars Have Hubcaps?

Hubcaps might seem purely decorative, but they serve an important purpose for your car.

The truth is, sometimes the answer varies.

Does Bagged Lettuce Still Need to Be Rinsed?

Are bagged salads and other leafy greens safe to eat without rinsing off first? Find out whether pre-washed produce still needs to be cleaned off beforehand, plus more.

Don’t skip this just because it’s still snowing.

The Real Reason You Should Keep Washing Your Car Every Winter

Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.

You never forget your first real heartbreak.

12 of the Most Unforgettable Books About Doomed Romances

The star-crossed lovers captured in these Gothic romance books will give you a new reason to hate Valentine’s Day.

If you see frost, it's a sign to back off.

Can You Still Mow Your Lawn in the Winter?

When it comes to cold-weather lawn care, this is one chore that can definitely wait until spring—with a couple of exceptions.

Might want to change into a clean pair, though.

Is Sleeping With Your Socks on Actually a Good Thing?

You might think it’s gross, but some sleep experts swear that the key to a better night’s rest is sleeping with your socks on.

Turning off all those notifications can be a game-changer.

Airplane Mode vs. Do Not Disturb Mode: What’s the Difference?

Are the airplane and Do Not Disturb modes on your smartphone really all that different? Discover the benefits of these two settings and how they diverge.