Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Static in clothes is caused by friction between fabrics, which creates an electric charge, especially in colder seasons due to low ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We've all tussled with a skirt that wouldn't stop wrapping around our backside and legs (revealing every bump and bulge!) or a ...

Oh, that dreaded crackle when you pull clothes out of the dryer! It seems like some days, especially when it’s cold and dry, everything wants to stick together. But what’s really going on? I’ll break ...

As we get deeper into winter, getting dressed to go outside becomes an ordeal. Not only do we have to worry about wearing enough layers to stay warm, we also have to deal with static electricity ...

We're not sure which is worse: finding a pair of nylon undies slipping out of the sleeve of your sweater or wearing a synthetic fabric skirt clinging to your legs in all the wrong places. Both are ...

We're not sure which is worse: finding a pair of nylon undies slipping out of the sleeve of your sweater or wearing a synthetic fabric skirt clinging to your legs in all the wrong places. Both are ...

Winter time is here, meaning dry air and static electricity everywhere. While there are a number of ways to beat it on your clothes, weblog DIY Live shows us all you really need is a wire hanger.

Your clothes cling to your limbs, your hair stands on end, and every doorknob greets your hand with a zap. Just what is static anyway, and why is it all up in your business this time of year?