How to appreciate a thing of indescribable beauty

It's a tough one, especially for people who aren't "into" the whole cult of Rubik's Cube variants and the formulas and tricks we can use to solve them. But this video from J Perm describes a straightforward method for solving the 1x1x1 cube [Amazon] that almost anyone can put to use. Next week I'll be… READ THE REST

Our latest Cool Tools video shows how to make natural dyes based on recipes from the book, A Garden to Dye For: How to Use Plants from the Garden to Create Natural Colors for Fabrics & Fibers. READ THE REST

Ingenuity! Something that always confused me: Cofferdams are temporary while caissons are meant to remain with the construction. READ THE REST

Life's expensive these days, which likely means you've picked up an extra side hustle or two. And while that's great for your bank account, it's not so great for your home since putting aside time to clean has dropped to the bottom of your to-do list.  When it comes to cleaning your kitchen, bathroom, and wherever else, efficiency… READ THE REST

Ever since you were a kid, you've loved getting lost in games. And while there are plenty of great ones to pick from these days, you tend to gravitate to the same handful of them, and quite frankly, things are getting a little boring. But with so many options out there, it's hard to pick which… READ THE REST

From classic role-playing adventures to fun apps that help you pass the time, the world of games is pretty vast these days. That's why becoming a game developer is understandably appealing, as there's lots of room for creativity no matter what genre or platform you're into. But if creating games from scratch sounds overwhelming, take a deep breath and… READ THE REST