It’s true that our phones have taken the jobs of many old-school gadgets like thermometers, compasses, calculators, and stopwatches. But sometimes, technology can take away from the fun of what you’re ...

Celebrated chefs often compare running a kitchen to running an army, and precise timing is key to their success. But being able to keep track of everything on the stovetop and in the oven can be ...

The budget-friendly store Daiso has a surprising amount of useful kitchenware, and we've saved you the bother of finding the ...

No matter your task, this combo kitchen timer/productivity timer/fitness timer lets you keep tabs on your precious time. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Whether you’re boiling an egg, holding a plank or ...

A kitchen timer is one of those projects that’s well defined enough to have a clear goal, but allows plenty of room for experimentation with functionality and aesthetics. [Hggh]’s exploration of the ...

This photographic Ikea Hack is notable both for its simplicity and for the stunning results it produces. And it only gets better when you find out that it can be done for less than $5. The hack uses ...

Here’s a project that you don’t want to bring into an airport, ship through the mail, or probably even remove from your home. [ProjectGeek] has built himself a simple kitchen timer masquerading as a ...

The late food writer Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor used to say that she could tell when fried chicken was done simply by listening to it. She could gauge exactly the moment that the chicken was crispy and ...