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How to: Tie a Fly
With summer days going away, the season for serious fall activities has begun. For many, that means cool water fly fishing.Note, I did not say "for me, that means cool water fly fishing." Because, I...
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The Process: Crafting a Cast Iron Skillet from Scratch
Search the ManMade archives, and you'll find no shortage of love for cast iron cookware. You'll also note lots of warnings about some of the pitfalls of buying new cast iron, and our recommendation to...
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Clever: Beer Labels Matched to Corresponding Pantone Colors
Spanish creative agency Txaber created a series of beer cans and bottles where the labels match the brew's actual color and corresponding Pantone number. The picture kinda sums it up, really. It's...
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How to: Make a DIY MP3 Player in an Old Cassette Tape
Apparently, you can get tiny little MP3 players for less than $5 now. So, there's no reason not to grab one and start hacking it up, taking out the essential parts, and putting it into a much cooler...
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Meat: Everything You Need to Know
If you're the type of guy who pays attention to food or restaurant type things, you know "America's most celebrated butcher," Pat LaFrieda. His story, philosophy, and technique don't take meat for...
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Army Men Doing Yoga
Yoga fan [and, ahem, ManMade reader] Dan Abramson created Yoga Joes, a re-imagining of iconic little green army men who've traded their battle poses for yoga positions. You know, like "Drop and give me...
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Weekend Project: How to Make DIY Modern House Numbers
I know it's a little cliche and HGTV-y, and like "man cave," I've vowed to try to avoid the phrase "curb appeal," at all costs, but...for real, switching out your house numbers can totally change how...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Bicycle
I love this bicycle design evolution gif. It's awesome to see the wheels adapt, but my favorite is looping the handlebar/steering mechanism. Mesmerizing. Found on Imgur.
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How to: Build a Simple DIY Pegboard Shelf
I love pegboard. I love organizing my workshop with it, I love using it in our office, I think it's cool when people do the Julia Childs-style pegboard pot rack thing...and I even like seeing it in...
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Famous Cartoonists Draw Their Iconic Characters... Blindfolded
In 1947, Life magazine asked the some of the most well known cartoonists and comic strip artists to attempt to draw their title characters - faces and lines they'd recreated for years - with a...
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How to Travel Like a Pro: Tips from Anthony Bourdain
The author, host, and chef Anthony Bourdain reckons he's been away from home for about 250 days a year, for the past decade. If you're familiar with his adventure food and travel properties like The...
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The Reinvention of the Entry-Level Suit
Anyone who reads menswear or men's lifestyle content has noticed the shift over the last three-four years. The suiting dichotomy of "off-the-rack" vs. "tailored" no longer exists, and you simply don't...
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Perfect Fall Project: How to Wax Canvas Pieces for Better Weather Resistance
In summer, light breathable cotton works wonders to keep you cool, but as fall and winter weather approaches, its time to turn to more heavy duty fabrics to keep the wind and water out - wool, leather,...
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How to: The Best Way to Reheat Pizza at Home
Friday pizza nights nearly always mean Saturday leftovers, which can almost be as much of a treat as the night before. While I've eaten my fair share of cold cheese slices, some more complex recipes...
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Spinning a Mountain
Yesterday, I took the day away from the computer to hang out with some family who stopped by on their way back home from vacation. We headed away from the city to enjoy some of Oregon's best features...
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Designated Sippers: 6 Whiskeys You Should Drink This Fall
And it came to pass that the season for sandals and gin subsided, leaving in its place jackets and layers, autumnal aromas, and whiskey season. So, this is a collection not for the kind of guy who...
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Blow My Mindsday: October 1, 2014
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web. A group of adventurers gathered for the annual International Highline...
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How to: Make Your Own Tastier and Healthier Instant Noodle Meals
They're a go-to lunch for people everywhere: office workers, college students, older children looking for something to fuel their growth spurts. And...I'll admit it - they're delicious. I love...
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The Best Way to Pack a Suit or Blazer in Your Suitcase
Suits are a common site on an airplane. Sure, there are the business travelers who made be going straight to a meeting as they arrive, but just as likely - guys wear suits on a plane because they're...
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Who Drew the Sriracha Rooster? Apparently, No One Knows...
As far as iconic food images go, the Sriracha rooster has gotta be in the top five. It's got all the style and positive associations of the product, but avoids the overt marketing images of a Tony the...
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