Knowledge Base — Tips & Tricks

Joint Size and Genders Explained

If you have ever added an attachment to your pipe, you know that the size and “gender” of your pipe’s joint become very important. While there are different sizes, gender, and angles you should be aware of when looking for a new attachment, most come in fairly standard sizes to lessen the confusion. Here we will explain the most common joint sizes, genders, and angles you will find in shops today.

Benefits of Titanium vs. Quartz vs. Ceramic Nails, Coils and Accessories

When it comes to accessory parts, users may not know which material is best for them. Should they go with traditional glass, or is ceramic superior? What about titanium? Will it be too heavy for a glass pipe? Our guide on the benefits of various materials will hopefully help you choose your next favorite piece.

Clean Up Your Act: Pro Tips for Keeping Your Pieces Like New

What’s your preferred way to clean up your gear? I’m a real MacGyver myself; I’ll use any and everything at my disposal short of something that requires real, actual effort. One time in college I tried to clean a batty in the showers using super hot water and was almost immediately recognized and called out, even though you could only see my feet. There’s a plethora of products to help keep your instruments in working order or showcase ready, but you can also achieve a pretty spectacular result at home if you’ve got the necessary resources. I’ll cover one of each, as even though boiling can do a pretty thorough job, sometimes the only way to achieve perfection is with some help from the pros.

How to Use a Portable Vaporizer

There’s a variety of portable vaporizers on the market, and each one is constructed a little bit differently. When asking how to use a portable vaporizer, the answer really depends on your make and model. However, the basic concept is similar in all portable vaporizers, so let’s start with the basics before we explain how to use one.

A Beginner's Guide to Spubblers

If you’ve never heard of a “spubbler”, don’t worry. These devices are relatively new and only a few online headshops have recently started carrying them. Spubblers (a combination of spoon and bubbler), or chubblers (a combination of chillum and bubbler), are small handheld pipes offering both the portability of a dry pipe and smooth hits of a water pipe. These hybrid devices are quickly growing in popularity, and you may start seeing them around more frequently. If you enjoy smoking trends or just like to experiment with new devices, you’ve got to give spubblers a try.

How to Clean Your Portable Vaping Pen

Regularly cleaning your vaping pen cannot be stressed enough. From the health advantages to the taste quality of each vape, the benefits of a clean pen are endless. Not only will build-up affect flavor and increase the risk of bacterial growth, but it can also reduce the function and efficiency of your device. With the monetary investment some pens require, cleaning is a necessary and easy way to get your money’s worth out of your device. For the best method to cleaning a vaping pen, follow the four simple steps below.