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7 Great Sports Movies...That Are Really About Something Else
Jesus taught in parables, and Polonius advised his king "by indirections to find directions out." One of the best things about revisiting classic sports movies as an adult is suddenly realizing all the...
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12 Ways to Add Texture to Your Woodworking Projects
Gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "finish coat," right?Woodworker Rob Brown invites us to look at our hand tool collection in whole new light... not simply using the tool only for tasks it...
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A Simple Woodworking Storage Project You Can Build This Weekend
I have a million e-mails. It's not actually a million, but it makes my soul feel that way. I know this feeling. It happens when I've been staring too long at a screen, clicking reply until I lose track...
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15 Under-$25 Cooking Essentials You Need in Your Kitchen Right Now
We believe in investing in long-lasting, high-quality kitchen gear; things worth saving up for, that you know will stand up to daily use. Opting for a legit forged steel chef's knife, say... one that...
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16 Under-$25 Cooking Essentials You Need in Your Kitchen Right Now
We believe in investing in long-lasting, high-quality kitchen gear; things worth saving up for, that you know will stand up to daily use. Opting for a legit forged steel chef's knife, say... one that...
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Everything You Need to Get Started in Screen Printing for about $50 (or Only...
We all have designs, and we all have ideas. And sometimes, they just have to get out of our heads and into the real world. Screen printing is a great way to ink art on just about anything from shirts...
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How I Succumbed to the Soothing Repetition of Routine (and Why I'm Happy...
I used to hate when things were the same. I grew up in a family where everything was always changing. We never ate the same thing twice, we had no hallowed holiday traditions, no yearly vacation spot,...
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How I Succumbed to the Soothing Repetition of Routine (and Why I'm Happy...
I used to hate when things were the same. I grew up in a family where everything was always changing. We never ate the same thing twice, we had no hallowed holiday traditions, no yearly vacation spot,...
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The Process: My First DIY Screen Print (and What You Should Do So You Don't...
A few weeks ago, I decided to try my hand at screen printing. It seemed like a simple, straightforward process: Get the supplies and make it happen. Well, I made it "happen" and ended up learning a...
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The 7 Local Haunts Every Man Needs in His Life
I’ve technically lived in five cities so far if we include my college town (Minneapolis, New Haven, London, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles). And I’ve come to realize that as a creature of habit I...
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How to Install and Mount a Vise without Drilling Holes in Your Workbench
My first "workbench" was a simple table-style surface. 2x4 legs, 1/2" plywood top, held together with black drywall screws. I built it in my first apartment when I was twenty-two, with my first (and...
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David's Shop Upgrade on a Budget: How to Build Affordable Shop Cabinets
It's time to actually build something for the shop upgrade. First up, we take a look at how to build wall cabinets from scratch (sheet goods at least).The first phase of the shop upgrade meant clearing...
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Mend Your Clothing the Japanese Way
If you have a few wardrobe items that haven't seen the light of day due to some wear and tear. Take a look at the Japanese method of mending textiles, especially denim, with unique, stylized...
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Inspiring Read: Boat Building with Merchant and Makers
I've wanted to build a boat ever since I sunk my small dingy on the Trinity Lake as a kid. Once I have the space, I will fashion a sea-worthy vessel and take it out to brave the ocean, or at least a...
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Step It Up: How to Actually Stay Committed to Your Fitness Goals
It's been a few months since you made your New Year's resolutions, and chances are you're starting to get tired of the fitness grind. It happens to all of us, so here are a few tips to push past the...
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5 Men's Style Staples to Help You Transition from Winter to Spring
The winter to spring is a time of contrasts: the days can be bright and sunny, but the air and wind still cool and bitter. Or the air warms up, but the fog and drizzle moves in, so that it feels like...
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How to: Make + Bind Your Journal Notebooks with Scrap Materials
Did you know you can make your own sketch and shop journals with just the materials you have on your shelf? Now you can scrap those yellow pads for something a lot more classy. I dipped my toe into...
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The Best Affordable Irish Whiskey: 5 Bottles to Try Under $30
Do me a favor this St. Patrick's Day: skip the green beer. Please. But, while you're not drinking that silliness, do try some Irish Whiskey. Often overlook by bourbon and Scotch drinkers, the Irish...
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Why One of My Favorite DIY Workshop Tools Comes from the Makeup Aisle
Last weekend, I was hanging out with a friend in his garage, and he dropped the F-bomb. This is not typical for this friend, so while a little surprised, I was mostly intrigued. He'd made a mistake and...
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How to: Make Your Own Journals + Notebooks from Scrap Materials
Did you know you can make your own sketch and shop journals with just the materials you have on your shelf? Now you can scrap those yellow pads for something a lot more classy. I dipped my toe into...
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