Wood blocks are popular toys for babies and toddlers. But they have always led me to one simple question: Why do we think it is a good idea to give little ones, who love to drop and throw whatever ...

Like mystery writer Sue Grafton, who titles each book in her best-selling series alphabetically — "A is for Alibi," "E is for Evidence," "T is for Trespass" — quilt designer Janet Stone also enjoys a ...

Wandering the Maker Faire in San Mateo, California, this weekend, immersed in the do-it-yourself creative hacking culture, I came across a lot of fun tech, craft, invention, and art. Each year at the ...