How to Cook a Fish Like Ernest Hemingway (Hint...There's Bacon)
If there's one thing you should read by Ernest Hemingway, it's his bizarrely specific hamburger recipe (just kidding, go read For Whom The Bells Tolls. Do it now). But what's less known is the number...
View ArticleAmazing Macro Photos of... Dried Whisky?
Phoenix, AZ photographer Ernie Button has been experimenting with this amazing shots of dried single malt Scotch whisky under a microscope. Really? Really. So... what's going on here? Ernie says,...
View ArticleManMade's 2014 Guide to Gift Card-Less Holiday Giving
You owe it to your friends and family to be a good gift giver. Rule number one: cool it with the gift cards ... there's always a better solution. Below is our list of ideas to spark your true gifting...
View ArticleDIY Holiday Idea: Easy 3D stars
As we dust off our Christmas decorations, there are plenty of great memories being pulled out of the weathered boxes. But some of the holiday hangings just don't have much cheer left in the faded...
View ArticleHow to: Make a DIY Typographic Advent Calendar
As a kid, I loved making those paper ring garlands to help count down the days to Christmas. They weren't much, just strips of red and green construction paper, one looped inside another and held...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Sleep Schedule: An Man's Guide to Feeling Rested
I developed pretty intense insomnia during my junior year in college. Admittedly, I was a way-too-involved workaholic at the time, but even when my life chilled out a bit more, I still had lots of...
View ArticleHow to: Make a Simple + Clever iPhone Tripod Mount
Looking to do some marathon gift opening hyperlapses or Christmas light display stop-motions this holiday season? Check out this easy and affordable way to mount your smartphone to a basic tripod. The...
View ArticleSolid Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsman
With the holiday music beginning its rapid descent upon us, I figured it was time to put together a good holiday gift list for myself and maybe even come up with something to share with all of you....
View ArticleCheck It Out: A Bunch of Free Holiday Songs That Don't Suck
Had as much "Last Christmas" as you can take? Us too.But we still want you to enjoy some of the sounds of the seasons, without all the glitz and overproduction and reminders of shopping days that come...
View ArticleMake These: DIY Brushed Metal Gift Tags
What better way to add a touch of the masculine, industrial look to your holiday gift-giving than with some hand stamped, hand brushed aluminum gift tags? This easy tutorial will have you throwing out...
View ArticleBlow My Mindsday: December 10, 2014
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.This close-up photo of the grooves of a vinyl record, showing how it actually...
View ArticleStudents Build a DIY Wooden Roller Coaster in Center of Campus
A group of MIT students designed and built a handmade roller coaster in their East Campus to demonstrate the physical principles like g-force and the engineering considerations that make these kinds of...
View Article5 Seasonal Drinks to Make for Your Next Holiday Get-Together
I'm always looking for a great seasonal drink to match the theme of our get-together. This winter weather calls for a few creamy, spiced, and even buttery drinks to help brighten up the season. Here...
View ArticleHow to Shoot Fireball From Your Hands
Okay, so this is less of a "how-to" and more of a "buy-this-contraption-and-shoot-fireballs-from-your-wrists" kind of post. Behold PYRO, whose actual tagline is "Shoot Fireballs From Your Empty...
View ArticleBrewed, Part III: Brew Day - How to Make Beer at Home
This is the third part of our four part series on homebrewing beer. So, with everything collected and prepared, it’s time to get the fire going and begin the first batch. Here’s a peek at what I’m...
View Article5 Manly Ways to Gift Wrap a Present
Wrapping a gift isn't hard, unless you overcomplicate things. We say keep things simple and straightforward: avoid accessories, too many ribbon colors, and anything involving glitter or the word...
View Article5 Simple, Classic DIY Gift Wrap Techniques Any Guy Can Use
Wrapping a gift isn't hard, unless you overcomplicate things. We say keep things simple and straightforward: avoid accessories, too many ribbon colors, and anything involving glitter or the word...
View ArticleHow to Shoot Fireballs From Your Hands
Okay, so this is less of a "how-to" and more of a "buy-this-contraption-and-shoot-fireballs-from-your-wrists" kind of post. Behold PYRO, whose actual tagline is "Shoot Fireballs From Your Empty...
View ArticleHow Bourbon Is Made
Ever wonder how America's great bourbon is made? Like, from what it's made, and how does it become liquid, and if it's distilled, why is it brown?These guys went on a five-day blitz through twelve...
View ArticleTalk: What Are Your Essential Holiday Traditions?
Each year I find myself looking back at the traditions I had as a kid during the holidays. What exactly makes this season so great? Like most great experiences, it's actually little things that add up...
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