How to: Make a Rustic Modern Storage Shelf from Hardware Store Materials
I'll never turn down an opportunity to share a clean-yet-rustic furniture project made entirely from easy-to-find materials from your local home improvement center. This piece, the XX Shelf, was...
View ArticleFour Teams Turn Dumps into Dollars on HGTV’s Flipping the Block [Sponsored Post]
HGTV’s® new series Flipping the Blockputs teams to the test in a renovation competition. With a cash prize of $50,000 on the line, contestants must remodel and transformrun-down condos in a race to...
View ArticleThe ManMade Guide to Sunglasses: 5 Stylish Pairs Under $100
In case your A/C bill hasn't told you yet, we're well into summer. Well, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. And summer is the season of sunscreen and short sleeves and socks as little as possible,...
View ArticleWeekend Project: Make a Wooden iPad or Tablet Case
Sometimes, a project is born from a flash of inspiration. Sometimes, from a desire to work with a specific material or amazing length of wood or side of leather. But most times, a project is born from...
View ArticleCoffee Cups from Around the World
Henry Hargreaves is a professional food photographer, and gets plenty of opportunities to travel to countries across the globe. At each new place, Henry takes the chance to document an interesting...
View ArticleYou Earned It Bottle Opener
"You Earned It" is a new bottle opener from Owen & Fred, makers of those awesome leather luggage tags. They say, " A hulking mass of stylish perfection...Made of solid brass, in the USA....
View ArticleHow To: A Guaranteed Way to Deep Clean Your Water Bottle
Anyone who regularly uses the same water bottles several times a week - runners, cyclists, hikers, athletes, or any general person-on-the-go that likes to stay hydrated - can attest: they can get...
View ArticleA Complete History of the Super Soaker
"Wetter is better." Never has a marketing campaign worked so well on yours truly. The original Super Soaker 50 was the true great gift lust (well, that and a by-then unpurchaseable Fireball Island...
View ArticleHow to: Make a Log Storage Chest
Looking for a way to add a bit of the outdoors or a rustic vibe to a room? This fun build brings plenty, with a bonus spot to stash some stuff. Jimmy DiResta created this cool storage chest from a...
View ArticleBlow My Mindsday: July 16, 2014
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.How to: Make Your Own Candy Dot Portrait. Artist Nathan Sharratt walks your...
View ArticleHow to: Give Your Existing Bike a New Coat of Paint
Bikes are relatively simple machines. Which means: unless they're totally rusted a rotted out, they don't really "go bad," and any old bike - either a forgotten one in your garage or a find at the...
View ArticleThe Bacon Method: Make Crispy, Perfect Bacon Every Time
BaconMethod.com is a web site dedicated to one thing and one thing only: helping you turn out perfect bacon. The Bacon Method is relatively simple, and is a variation on the "use the oven, not the...
View ArticleThe Daily Routines Of 26 Of History's Most Creative Minds
When researching his book Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, author Mason Currey discovered that many great writers, thinkers, and authors kept specific records of their daily schedules, and how they...
View ArticleHow to: Make a DIY Streaming Music Speaker from a Vintage Radio
There's no better way to say: I freaking love projects like this. Reddit user mxmln23 used the case from a stylish vintage radio, and did some clever hacking that allows it to become a wireless speaker...
View ArticleDIY Copper Salt and Pepper Shakers in Just a Few Minutes
Friends, it's time to get rid of that tacky, huge plastic salt container from Costco, and upgrade your seasonings with this five minute project.Little details like these make your home much more...
View ArticleThe Modern American Man, Charted
This summer, All Things Considered has been looking at the lives of men in America, and so far, the research seems to indicate that the new American man doesn't look much like his father. As an...
View ArticleThe Definitive Guide to Rolling Up Your Shirt Sheets
Hey, guys. (News flash!) It's summer, and (science lesson!) it's hot outside. And whether we like it or not, (fashion tip!) it can often be tough to dress for summer and not look like a slob. Which...
View ArticleHow to: Take Bright and Sharp Photos with Your Smartphone
They say the best camera is always the one you have on you...meaning that it's better to be able to take a picture in the first place to capture the moment, rather than worrying about which gear you...
View ArticleCreate Your Own "Lightweight" DIY Sliding Barn Door from Scratch
Coming across someone who simply loves their closet doors is a rare find, indeed. Whether a rental or your own home, most closets are covered in plastic-y faux wood, cheesy 80s mirrors, crazy slats, or...
View ArticleHow to: Make a DIY Concrete Insulated Cup
Wait, what? A concrete insulted cup? Yep This is perfect to keep your drinks nice and cool while trying to beat this fantastic heat, and keep things looking plenty stylish.Monsters Circus created this...
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