11 Nov 2024

Keep your bath essentials organized with these corner shower caddies

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Which corner shower caddy is best?

If you like to have all your bath products close at hand, there’s no better option than a shower caddy. Shower caddies allow you to fit all your products into a small space without having to cram them into your shower at awkward angles—no more bending over backward just to reach your shampoo. Corner shower caddies are a particularly stable option, more so than hanging or over-the-door ones. One great corner shower caddy is the top choice ALLZONE Shower Caddy Organizer, an attractive option with a sturdy rod-style support that’s rust resistant and easy to set up.

What to know before you buy a corner shower caddy

Benefits

Shower caddies allow you to organize and arrange your shower as you see fit, even in a small space. Most showers don’t have built-in storage beyond the occasional soap dish, so it’s convenient to have a place to store your shampoo bottles and other bath products. A corner shower caddy can also free up space in other parts of the bathroom for a less cluttered look.

Types

Tension bars: Tension bars press against the ceiling and shower floor or tub edge to hold the caddy upright. They’re an exceptionally strong option for a corner shower caddy and can hold heavy objects with ease. They won’t work as well if you have a freestanding bathtub and can potentially damage the ceiling or shower if the tension rod is too tight.

Permanent attachment: These are a great, sturdy option for a corner shower caddy. These usually involve screwing or bolting the caddy to the wall. For long-term storage, there’s not a better, sturdier bet.

Suction cups: A great option for those with tile or plastic shower walls, suction cups stick tightly to a smooth surface and provide decent support. Most importantly, this is the easiest option to install or move. This is a good choice if you move frequently or occasionally need to take your caddy on the go.

Adhesive: Adhesive shower caddies can be a solid choice as long as the adhesive is of high quality. It will stick to most surfaces and hold plenty of weight. Be aware that some adhesives may damage the walls or the shower. This caddy style is a slightly more permanent option.

What to look for in a quality corner shower caddy

Materials

Most shower caddies are made primarily of metal—it’s durable and strong. However, metal can rust with constant exposure to humidity. Look for a shower caddy that’s made of a rust-resistant material, such as a coated or treated metal, or one that contains some plastic parts to avoid a rusty shower.

Adjustability

Many shower caddies have adjustable baskets. If you choose a shower caddy with a tension rod, look for these adjustable baskets to accommodate items of different shapes and sizes. These allow for more customizability of the shower space.

Finish

Many people want a shower caddy that matches well with the other hardware in their bathroom. Stainless steel shower caddies go well with traditional chrome fixtures. There are also many other common metal finishes for shower caddies, including brushed nickel and bronze. There are also non-metallic finishes like black and white that will also blend nicely with many styles and interiors.

How much you can expect to spend on a corner shower caddy

Shower caddies can range in price from $20 to over $100 for pricier options. Most midrange options are a good bet for quality for an affordable price.

Corner shower caddy FAQ

How do you clean a shower caddy?

A. Soap and water will go a long way. Most shower caddies can be cleaned with a mild cleanser, water, and some scrubbing, though lime scale and other build up might require a more heavy-handed approach. In these cases, remove the shower caddy from the shower before cleaning it to get access to all the nooks and crannies.

What can you put in a shower caddy?

A. Anything you need in the shower, as long as it fits. From the obvious, such as soaps, shampoos, cleansers, razors, and sponges, to less common items, such as plants or other decor. Many shower caddies also come with additional attachments like soap dishes or hooks for washcloths or shower caps.

What’s the best corner shower caddy to buy?

Top corner shower caddy

ALLZONE Shower Caddy Organizer

What you need to know: With a maximum height of 120 inches, this chic shower organizer fits into most spaces and looks great.

What you’ll love: It comes in either black or white with four no-rust plastic shelves that can hold even heavy bath products with ease.

What you should consider: It’s not a true tension rod, but rather an adjustable rod, which makes installation slightly more difficult.

Top corner shower caddy for the money

Nieifi Adhesive Corner Shower Caddy

What you need to know: This corner shower caddy uses an adhesive for a strong hold with easy removal.

What you’ll love: If a tension rod or permanent screw-in setup doesn’t work with your shower, these adhesive pads are the perfect choice.

What you should consider: Some reviewers wrote that the adhesive didn’t hold up under direct water pressure. It can also damage walls or the shower if not removed with care.

Worth checking out

Zenna Home Shower Tension Pole

What you need to know: A standard, heavy-duty tension rod-style shower caddy that fits spaces up to a maximum height of 96 inches.

What you’ll love: The L-shaped boxes drain easily, fit well into small spaces and it’s rust resistant.

What you should consider: Some reviewers had trouble with the tension rod, and the shape of the boxes means they won’t hold extremely large or odd-shaped items.

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11 Nov 2024

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump

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The Kremlin on Monday rejected reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he called his “private calls” with world leaders.

The Washington Post first reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources, that the two spoke on Thursday, with Trump advising Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and cited the sizable U.S. military presence in Europe.

In a conference call Monday with journalists, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said “there was no conversation” and the report was “completely untrue, it is pure fiction.”

Asked about the report, Trump’s communications directory Steven Cheung said, “We do not comment on private calls between President Trump and other world leaders.”

Speaking at a foreign policy forum Thursday in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, Putin offered congratulations to Trump on his election victory and praised him for what he said was “brave” behavior during an assassination attempt on him in July.

Peskov said “there are no specific plans yet” for a conversation between Putin and Trump. He said previously that contacts between the two before Trump’s inauguration “are not ruled out” and pointed to Trump saying that he would call Putin before the inauguration. He denied, however, that Russia’s presidential administration or Foreign Ministry had any contacts with Trump’s campaign after the election.

During his campaign, Trump repeatedly said he could quickly end the fighting in Ukraine but did not offer details of how he would accomplish that.

Russia has intensified strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine as the war approaches its 1,000-day mark. For its part, Ukraine over the weekend sent a massive wave of drones that rattled Moscow and its suburbs.

11 Nov 2024

Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’

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By JILL COLVIN, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration.

“I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he wrote late Sunday on his Truth Social site.

Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border and Trump’s pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in the country’s history.

In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda.

He says he had “no doubt” Homan “will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”

Such a role does not require Senate confirmation.

In an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Homan said the military would not be rounding up and arresting immigrants in the country illegally and that ICE would move to implement Trump’s plans in a “humane manner.”

“It’s going to be a well-targeted, planned operation conducted by the men of ICE. The men and women of ICE do this daily. They’re good at it,” he said. “When we go out there, we’re going to know who we’re looking for. We most likely know where they’re going to be, and it’s going to be done in a humane manner.”

Earlier this year at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, Homan expressed frustration at the news coverage of a mass deportation operation.

“Wait until 2025,” he said, adding that, while he thinks the government needed to prioritize national security threats, “no one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.”

He also said: “you’ve got my word. Trump comes back in January, I’ll be in his heels coming back, and I will run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.”

Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, contributed to this report.

11 Nov 2024

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire

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POMPTON LAKES, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews on both coasts of the United States battled wildfires Monday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and postponed Veterans Day plans, and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures.

Firefighters continued making progress against a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County that broke out Wednesday and quickly exploded in size due to dry, warm and gusty Santa Ana winds.

The Mountain Fire prompted thousands of residents to flee their homes and was 31% contained as of late Sunday, up from 26% the previous day. The fire’s size remains around 32 square miles (about 83 square kilometers). The cause is under investigation.

Some people have been allowed to return to their homes, “but road closures, evacuation warnings, and orders remain in effect in some areas,” according to the Ventura County Fire Department. “Certain areas are open to residents only. As you return home, please watch for hazards such as live power lines and debris.”

The remains of a home destroyed by the Mountain Fire is shown in Camarillo, Calif., Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A home destroyed by the Mountain Fire is reflected in water from a swimming pool in Camarillo, Calif., Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

This combo of two satellite images released by Maxar Technologies shows houses before and after being fire-ravaged in Camarillo, Calif., Thursday Nov. 7, 2024. (Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies via AP)

Joey Parish walks through his home, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, which was destroyed by the Mountain Fire in Camarillo, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Fawn Parish hugs battalion chief Robert Welsbie, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, as his firefighters help sift through rubble at her home, which was destroyed by the Mountain Fire in Camarillo, Calif., (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Firefighters gather at a home destroyed by the Mountain Fire in Camarillo, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Smoke from a forest fire rises above the trees in Evesham, N.J. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

A helicopter drops water as the Mountain Fire burns along South Mountain Rd. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Santa Paula, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A helicopter drops water while battling the Mountain Fire along Waters Road in Moorpark, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Jaime Hernandez sprays water to defend his home while battling approaching flames from the Mountain Fire near Moorpark, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Hernandez has been staying behind to fight multiple wildfires since 1988. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

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The remains of a home destroyed by the Mountain Fire is shown in Camarillo, Calif., Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Meanwhile, New York State Police said they were investigating the death of Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old state parks employee who died when a tree fell on him Saturday afternoon as he battled a major brush fire in Sterling Forest, located in New York state’s Greenwood Lake near the New Jersey line.

“Rip brother your shift is over job well done,” a New York State forestry services post said.

New Jersey’s state forest fire service said Sunday that the blaze — dubbed the Jennings Creek Wildfire — was threatening 25 structures, including two New Jersey homes. It had grown to 4.7 square miles (12 square kilometers) and was 10% contained as of Sunday night.

In West Milford, New Jersey, a Veterans Day ceremony was postponed to later in the month because of the firefighting effort, said Rudy Hass, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. commander.

“Many of those personnel currently engaged with the fires are veterans themselves, and right now we need to keep them in our thoughts as they spend many hours, day and night, doing all they can in order protect our great communities in that area,” he posted online.

Health advisories were issued for parts of New York, including New York City, and northeastern New Jersey due to unhealthy air quality due to smoke from the fires. People were urged to limit strenuous outdoor physical activity if possible; those especially sensitive included the very young and very old and people with ailments such as asthma and heart disease.

But there was progress on other fires.

New Jersey officials reported 75% containment of a 175-acre (70-hectare) fire in the Pompton Lakes area of Passaic County that was threatening 55 homes, although no evacuations had been ordered, as well as progress made on other fires burning in the state amid bone-dry conditions.

In New Jersey, Ocean County prosecutors on Saturday announced arson and firearms charges in connection with a 350-acre (142-hectare) Jackson Township fire that started Wednesday. The blaze was largely contained by the end of the week, officials said.

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They said that fire was sparked by magnesium shards from a shotgun round on the berm of a shooting range.

In Massachusetts, one wildfire among several fueled by powerful wind gusts and dry leaves has burned hundreds of acres in the Lynn Woods Reservation, a municipal park extending across about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers) in the city some 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Boston.

The Lynn Fire Department cited “a dry spell we have not seen during this time of year in many years.”

“We have had over 400 acres of the woods that have burned so far. We believe we have the fire contained using the main fire roads. We will maintain a presence to ensure the fire doesn’t spread further,” Lynn Fire Chief Dan Sullivan said in a statement late Sunday.

The Northeast has been experiencing prolonged dry conditions. In New Jersey, the state Department of Environmental Protection is planning a hearing on Tuesday to review its water supply conditions. A major drought was declared in much of Massachusetts last week.