Hobbies & DIY

We tested the best handheld retro gaming emulators in 2026, from pocket-sized budget picks to powerful devices that run demanding systems.

We built and lived with closed and open terrarium kits to find which ones give beginners the best odds at a thriving, near-hands-off mini ecosystem.

We evaluated beekeeping starter kits on hive quality, completeness, and how well they set a first-year beekeeper up for success.

The best beginner fountain pens balance smooth writing, easy filling, and a forgiving price. We rank seven proven starter pens for new writers.

We pointed the top beginner telescopes at the night sky. Here are the 7 best for stargazing in 2026.

We grew mushrooms on the kitchen counter with the top kits. Here are the 6 best mushroom growing kits of 2026.

We printed for weeks on the top affordable 3D printers. Here are the 7 best budget 3D printers for beginners in 2026.