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Visit Roadside America: The Southwest Edition
A little bit of research about roadside attractions in America will yield a host of unique and bizarre results. So here are a couple unique sites located off the beaten path that are worth visiting in...
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How to: Make a Rustic and Stylish Coat Rack
My current home has no closets. No coat closet, no linen closet, no bathroom storage...not even a kitchen pantry. Which, once you find a place for the towels and the sheets and the food processor, is...
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How to: Make A Self-Watering Concrete Planter
Nothing brings an upscale quality to a room like a little plant life. This masculine concrete planter design features an automatic irrigation system using an old wine bottle. It's simple and down to...
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Seriously Awesome Film Posters for Non-Existent Movie Sequels
"Sequel" is a project on Iam8bit where designers and graphic artists create movie posters for imagined sequels to some of their favorite films. The artwork is awesome, but be sure to give credit to...
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Weekend Project: Make a DIY Reclaimed Wood Wall Bike Hanger
There's a great adage in the home decor and organization field...you've probably heard it on one of those room makeover TV shows. The phrasing varies, of course, but the central idea, "When you run out...
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A Man's Guide to the Perfect 48 Hours
This is a post about those weekends. Specifically, how to do those awesome, work-free 48 hours right. To bring it together, ManMade partnered with Gillette Clear Gel, which provides protection against...
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DIY Project: Build a Simple Metal Tabletop [No Welding Required]
My grandparents used to have a mudroom at their farmhouse. It was where everything from the field was shed and washed, but it was also where the food was kept. Along one wall was a long zinc countertop...
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Closer Look: Check Out What I Made This Weekend
Last Saturday was a weekend day like every other, starting with the traditional pancakes and then on to the workshop for a few hours of DIY projects. Here's a look at what I worked on in the shop:...
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Quick and Easy DIY Project: Make a Faux Wood Grain Mouse Pad
A super simple office project, requiring but two ingredients and ten minutes of work? We'll take it. Petite Apartment offers this crazy basic mousepad project, which brings plenty of style. The...
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Brewed: The Basics of Home Brewing Beer
Brewing beer in my closet has been a recent hobby of mine, and like most my hobbies it has expanded into a bit of an obsession. Although I'm no expert on the subject, I've made enough mistakes to serve...
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Not Your Average Pallet Table
I must admit. I'm not a big fan of the palette wood "revolution." It's a limiting product and it involves a lot of labor to get the result you want. However, I stumbled across this table that...
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How to: Make a New Candle from All Your Spent Ones
As a man, I fully endorse candles. If you look beyond the Yankees and Bath and Body scents you can really find some invigorating scents. My personal favorites smell like camp fires, tobacco and...
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Super Flemish: Modern Superheroes as 17th Century Portraits
If you're a comic book / sci-fi junkie with a penchant for period garb / historical re-imagination, this art exhibit will be right up your alley. Behold: Super Flemish - a new series of photographs by...
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Protect your Home from Mice This Winter without Breaking the Bank [Sponsored]
Brought to you by TomcatYou'd do almost anything to keep your home rodentfree... short of renovating it. Don't worry about pulling out the big bucks to get rid of unwanted critters. Check out this...
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7 Winter-Themed Movies Every Man Should See
We'll never be the ones to hate on the holiday standards, but sometimes, we need a fa-la-la and sentiment-free movie night this time of year. So, check out this list of classic, masculine films set in...
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How to: Sew a Simple Linen Apron
We've said it before, and we'll say it again - every man needs an apron. Especially this time of year, when you gotta keep all that gingerbread and egg nog of your nice holiday sweater. Lindy Jacoby...
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Brewed, Part II: Preparing for Brew Day
While the first brew can be intimidating with so many items to collect, at this point the time has come to lay it all out and prepare for brewing. Let’s take a look at the pieces we need for a fast and...
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How to: Make a Home State Wooden Ornament
What's a perfect holiday season without a little bit of DIY? If you're from the south, like me, there's a lot of pride in showing from what state you hail. It's a badge you wear on your heart and... on...
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Blow My Mindsday: December 3, 2014
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.Scientist take a serious look at what's actually happening when you mix orange...
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How to: Make Smoked Cocktail Garnishes for Extra Flavorful Drinks
Looking to add a little of the "roasting on open fire" flavor to some of your seasonal libations? Check out this cool technique for making smoked cocktail garnishes to add some toasty, earthy notes to...
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