Plastic is a highly useful material, but one that can also be a pain as it ages. Owners of vintage equipment the world over are suffering, as knobs break off, bezels get cracked and parts warp ...

The plastic building blocks slot together easily, enabling the construction of an entire house in five days. “It is like lego. You can play and change the construction,” says Mendez.

Old Barbie dolls, Fisher Price Little People figures and My Little Pony dolls from 1970s and 1980s were among the vintage plastic toys found to contain toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium and even ...

Cinder blocks are a cost-effective option. Choosing the proper foundation is paramount, whether for a cute cape cod or an oversize office building. Block foundations offer a unique balance of ...

These are just some of the questions that Building Your Block will tackle in this seven-issue newsletter course. Think of it as your starter guide to the conversations L.A. is having about housing ...

But in 1976 a very popular article ran on building a very simple computer called the COSMAC ELF. [Youtubba] had an Altair, but always wanted a “cute” COSMAC ELF. Now, forty-something years ...

Francis Thuti, Environmentalist and researcher is recycling plastic waste into cabro building blocks at Nanyuki town dumpsite. [Lydiah Nyawira, Standard] Persevering the scorching sun, he rummages ...

Vintage charts summarize the quality and character of wines from a particular region for each individual vintage—the year in which the grapes were grown and harvested. Based on ratings of a wide range ...

Planetesimals are the main building blocks of rocky planets, such as Earth. These small bodies are formed through a process called accretion, where particles around a young star start to stick ...

Others check their hair and makeup then pile into the booths of novelty photo studios, clutching props of outsized hats and ...

Vintage-inspired travel accessories is making a big comeback — and who doesn’t want some chic old-world glamour in their modern journeys? From retro luggage to timeless accessories, these ...

Kathleen Sorbara founded the beloved vintage boutique Chickee’s, and she’s got a fresh idea for her devoted customer base. By Marisa Meltzer “I’m such a tag nerd,” said Kathleen Sorbara ...