When it comes to waterproof walking shoes, I'm looking for options that are comfortable and cushiony. Sometimes, I walk about 10 miles a day, and my footwear needs to be up for the trek.

Coping with changeable weather is a conundrum that faces all riders, but arm yourself with a waterproof motorcycle jacket and you’ll always be ready to face the worst of it. Textiles lend ...

A decent pair of waterproof motorcycle boots should be essential kit in every biker’s armoury. There’s nothing worse than riding with cold, wet feet, regardless of how far you’ve got to go ...

And there’s a protector for every bed (and every person). Waterproof mattress protectors are great for anyone who snuggles up with a pet or child, while hypoallergenic mattress protectors can ...

But don’t start plonking your electronic devices into puddles thinking they’re fully waterproof. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and more all come with certain ratings. Some will be able to withstand ...

So, calling a smartphone ‘waterproof’ is not right – smartphones with IP ratings are water-resistant. It is advantageous to have a smartphone with an IP rating since it offers some level of ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Gone are the days of wishing you could take your hi-fi setup and plonk it outdoors. The arrival of portable Bluetooth speakers has meant that listeners are no longer tethered to the indoors for their ...

I was looking for one that would tick all my boxes: safety, comfort, not too noisy so it doesn’t rustle and wake her, 100 per cent waterproof and easy to wash and dry for repeated use.

You can also waterproof a pair of shoes with a fabric upper, whether that’s a pair of wool sneakers or satin mules; I’ve ruined enough silk thrift-store shoes to recommend doing so.

A waterproof cast is a fiberglass cast put over a waterproof cast liner. The cast is not actually waterproof; it is water-resistant. The cast can get wet and the water will drain from the cast, ...