After the glitz, revel in these hardworking essentials

How many products do you actually need in your cleaning kit? A There are a few essential items I couldn’t live without, starting with washing-up liquid. It’s the ultimate degreaser – it contains surfa

Record changing temperatures and discover thermal expansion with this home-built apparatus

Three things to make and do

Make your own homeware and trinkets (no kiln required!) with these lovely projects from ceramicist Lolita Olympia

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes