Yes, You Can Carve Your Own Stone Bathroom Sink
Even as an avid DIYer, stonework has always been something I thought was completely unattainable. Thinking it required a mess of tools and well-studied skill, the art of carving and shaping rock for my...
View ArticleGiveaway: Tell Us About Your Perfect Backyard BBQ and Win a Big Green Egg (a...
Let's be clear: we love our ManMade readers. We appreciate your loyalty, your comments, your ideas, your feedback, your readership, your images, and the community that we've built together that allows...
View ArticleHow to Drink That Whiskey The Right Way: An Introductory Guide
Enjoying a glass of something strong is a good way to end the night every now and then. But do you know how to actually get the best out of the experience? Here's a quick and dirty on how to get the...
View ArticleSeriously...This is the Best Drinking Snack of All Time
There is bar food and there is drinking food. Bar food tends to center around the deep fryer and the reheating of frozen goods within, and it can certainly be delicious, and also horrible.Drinking...
View ArticleA Simple Life is the Happiest
We all need a reminder that life is too short to spend inside. Here's a fantastic video by a man who decided to live a life outside and as he says: "A simple life is the happiest". I don't know...
View ArticleManMade Essential Toolbox: Yes, Every Man Needs a Blow Torch. Here’s What to...
Each week in 2015, ManMade is sharing our picks for the essential tools we think every creative guy and DIYer needs. We've selected useful, long-lasting tools to help you accomplish a variety of...
View ArticleHow to: DIY Floating Concrete Shelves from Scratch
ManMade reader Ruben van Dijk sent us his most recent DIY project: a set of stylish concrete shelves. His girlfriend had asked for a clean and simple solution for displayingher camerasand Ruben knew...
View ArticleHow to: Maneuver an Army Surplus Store and Save on Camping Supplies
Last week a dear friend of mine moved to another city and bequeathed me a bunch of camping gear, which got me thinking about where I should be looking to complete this lovely cache of camping items....
View Article12 Ways to Add Texture to Your Woodworking Projects
Gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "finish coat," right?Woodworker Rob Brown invites us to look at our hand tool collection in whole new light... not simply using the tool only for tasks it...
View ArticleManMade Essential Toolbox: The Key to Keep Yourself from Going Crazy in the...
Small-parts storage is one of the biggest steps you can take in creating the perfect workshop zen. When all those little fasteners, nails, washers, odds and ends all have a home you can work in peace,...
View ArticleMend Your Clothing the Japanese Way
If you have a few wardrobe items that haven't seen the light of day due to some wear and tear. Take a look at the Japanese method of mending textiles, especially denim, with unique, stylized...
View ArticleHow to Make Pumpkin Spiced Liquor for Seriously Tasty Fall Cocktails
I'm not much for lattes. In general, they don't do much for me, but I especially can't stand the overtly frothy, foamy ones that demand all that sugar and syrup and whipped cream to cover up the fact...
View ArticleHow to: Build an Electric Guitar From Scratch
Ok, it's not entirely from scratch (where do you even get scratch nowadays?) but this unique guide will walk you through the entire guitar-making process from choosing and sculpting your lumber through...
View ArticleEl Sueño Americano: Artful Photographs of Objects Seized at the US-Mexico Border
El Sueño Americano, "The American Dream" is a photo series by Tom Kiefer that showcases collections and items belonging to migrants that were apprehended by customs and border officials along the...
View ArticleWhere Does the Phrase "Made from Scratch" Actually Come From?
I was reading Justin's piece from earlier today on building an electric guitar from scratch, and the title got my wheels spinning. What does "made from scratch" actually mean? Is it slang for some...
View ArticleHow to Make a $1,500 Sandwich from Scratch
Talk about going all in for a DIY project! Andy George of How to Make Everything goes the whole nine yards to make a chicken sandwich from scratch. Check out this 12 part series where Andy details out...
View ArticleManMade Essential Toolbox: Every DIYer Needs a Simple Set of Chisels. Here's...
For many centuries, from wood to stone, chisels have literally chipped away history to reveal some of our most lasting and beautiful artwork. Do I need to give you any other reason to get yourself a...
View Article25 Homemade Granola Recipes You'll Crave at Any Time
I go in waves health-conscious eating. I'm currently in the middle of one and so granola is factoring in pretty heavily. It's a great (and INSANELY versatile) food option that can be fairly healthy...
View ArticleLooking for a Unique Gift? How About a DIY Ring Made from Colored Pencils?
We all love to give unique gifts. The kind that are handmade but striking, and memorable enough to stand out next to that coffeehouse giftcard. Make this polished ring from colored pencils and you're...
View Article40 Things to Do in One Minute or Less that Will Make Your Life That Much Better
A few years ago, I was attending a conference, and, as I recall, not really listening to the keynote speaker. It was one of those trying to...
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