A concise, comical explanation of Moiré patterns, via XKCD. Moiré patterns are interference patterns created when grids of different size or alignment are placed over each other. You’ve probably seen ...

You know that collection that is filling up your cupboards or shelves and has you questioning if it's becoming a hoarding scenario? In this case we're talking about vintage or antique teacups. While ...

The sun plays a big biological role in our lives, regulating our circadian rhythms and doing a whole bunch more as well. Some people find the reduced sunlight of the winter months to have negative ...

A plywood lamp is easier to build than it looks! In this project, I show how to create a globe lamp with a sculpted base at minimal cost. Using simple tools and affordable materials, anyone can make ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

IKEA and Sonos collaborated three years ago to build a table lamp with an embedded speaker. Embedding a Wi-Fi speaker inside a lamp isn’t as nutty a proposition as it might sound—we were quite pleased ...