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5 Ways to Transition Your Style from Winter to Spring

"Soon," says Tanner Guzy, "winter will be waning, and with it we’ll shed our cold weather uniform." The thaw is coming...some of us had a taste last week, until Titan came along and dumped plenty of...

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How to: Make a Winter BLT Worth Eating

I'm sure I'm not alone in proclaiming: the BLT is a perfect sandwich. Not because it has bacon; many sandwiches have bacon. Rather, it's what it does with the bacon, playing it off of the other...

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The ManMade Challenge: Why Every Man Should Try Something New for Lent This Year

 I guess I should begin by saying that this is not a religious post, nor about theism or the lack thereof. It really isn't even about spirituality, though it could be if that's something you seek to...

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How to: Make a DIY Shop Brush Desk Organizer

A few days ago, I stabbed myself. By accident, I mean. A misplaced X-Acto knife rolled under some paper scraps, and I jammed my left index finger right into the tip of its blade. As I was applying my...

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Blow My Mindsday: March 5, 2014

Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.Bartholomäus Traubeck has hacked a turntable to "play" the tree rings in...

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Get Fit: 5 Running Shoe Options under $100

imageIt's time to shake off the snow and head back outside. Whether you're a seasoned runner, or someone looking to start adding some jogging to your fitness routine, proper footwear is essential to...

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10 Indoor DIY Project to Get Ready for Outdoor Camping Season

Winter is still here, but spring is just over the horizon. And with it, comes all sorts of reasons to get outside and explore. So, take advantageof these last few weeks by prepping yourself and your...

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Best of Both Worlds: How to Make Bahn Mi Tacos

When you think about it, a great bahn mi sandwich and a perfect taco are pretty similar: a small amount of super flavorful meat topped with crunchy veg, something spicy, and plenty of aromatic cilantro...

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The 100 Best Places to Eat in the USA...According to Yelp

Everyone likes finding an interesting new place to try, or a new dish to make their go-to. And it's fun and fine and interesting to read the major food magazine's restaurant issue, and keep track of...

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Weekend Project: How to Build a Rustic Headboard with Built-In Hidden Storage

Weekend project? On a Thursday? Yep, and for two reasons: one, I'll be out of town tomorrow, doing a weekend intensive course and dive program to get my SCUBA certification. But two, and most...

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Artist Paints Common Foods to Disguise them as Other Foods

This is not a cucumber. It's....Boom!   Artist Hikaru Cho, known for her stunningly detailed painting of textures on real world objects (previously here), applies her signature technique to edibles....

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Style Roundup: 5 Transitional Winter-to-Spring Basics

imageWhile this crazy weather makes up its mind, here's a few solid options to help you stay stylish during this transitional season. Most of us up north are still wearing parkas, and it doesn't seem...

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How to: Make a Custom, Heavy Duty Tool Roll to Carry Your Tools Anywhere

95% of the time, a tool box is overkill. Whether taking some items to help a friend with a project, or just working on something in my own home two floors above my basement shop, the act of dragging...

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The Cocktail Every Man Should Be Drinking This March

Some guys have their go-to libation: no matter the time, no matter the place, they want this beer or that drink, and the matter really isn't up for discussion. Others are constantly switching up their...

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Blow My Mindsday: March 12, 2014

Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.Creative duo Caitlin Levin and Henry Hargreaves created this series of food...

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How to: Make Your Own DIY Upcycled Plant Markers

Spring is just around the corner...kinda. While we're waiting a little longer to get seeds in the ground, here's a fun indoor project to prep for the season.    Intimate Weddings created this easy...

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DIY with a Purpose: To Clean Drinking Water, All You Need Is A Stick

I hate starting blog posts this way, but I'ma exercise my one or two a year: I freaking love this idea.    Researchers at MIT have discovered a new water filter: no charcoal, chlorine, screens, or...

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How to: Make Your Own DIY Wooden Sunglasses

There are a couple of great small companies making wooden sunglasses - most awesomely Shwood - but I love this DIY tutorial from Norwegian maker Sabladask. His frames are made from walnut, and he...

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The Best Affordable Irish Whiskey: 5 Bottles to Try Under $30

Do me a favor this weekend: 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 whiskey...

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Before and After: A Vintage Camper Gets an Affordable, Stylish Makeover

If you've spent any amount of time on the DIY or design blogosphere, you've likely seen plenty of these vintage camper rehab projects, where an old shabby Airstream or bus becomes some usable...

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