Category: Building & Engineering

The secret to an epic fort is structure. Use couch cushions as walls, not roofs (they’re too heavy and will collapse). Drape blankets over chairs, tables, or brooms propped between furniture. Clothespins or chip clips hold blankets together at corners. Weight down blanket edges with books. Add a flashlight, pillows, and snacks inside. For outdoor…

Forget basic designs—this one actually flies! Start with a standard sheet of paper. Fold it in half lengthwise, then unfold. Fold the top corners to the center line. Fold those angled edges to the center again, making a sharp point. Fold the plane in half, then fold each wing down about half an inch from…