Now this is a brilliant, but incredibly simple, DIY idea. Chances are most of us have a wireless router. And if you do, you probably know already that its the ugliest gadget in your home (seriously, ...
Cause honestly, how can you NOT make one of these the next time you enjoy a banana? … read more
Beer. As you prepare dinner, while you eat dinner, and now, after dinner, in your dessert. Beau Daley, a stay-at-home dad and food tinkerer, came up with … read more
Sorry, Mr. President. I appreciate your willingness to unwind, loosen up, and not always have a tie on, but it looks like youre wearing oxford cloth swim fins. Its hard enough to dress sharp in the c...
The image youre looking at is of a cupcake-sausage, grilled and served on a "long john" doughnut bun and a rasperry topping ketchup. Okay now that thats out of the way, this project, &helli...
Have you heard? They made a movie about The Avengers. Its called The Avengers. People seem to like it. To celebrate, my buddy Alexa shared this custom Captain America tie dye t-shirt. Since the 90s a...
A wall-mounted magnetic strip is the best way to store and organize kitchen knives, chisels, carving tools, and other sharp objects. It not only protects the sharpness of the tools and maintains thei...
Its officially ice cream season, as well as time to switch from the warming, darker spirited drinks to the cool, freshing cocktails of summer. Or, if you do it right, both at the same time. … ...
Its the sort of post that needs no introduction: its a burger, on a mini bun, with barbeque sauce, and whiskey. And! The pre-pattied meat in the process photo looks like a brain: … read more
In this era of ever-increasing electronic communication, paper mail and greetings have become ever more important and meaningful, when done well. Especially, if its a custom card you made yourself. &...
Thai cuisine is all about the balance of four essential taste experiences: salty, sweet, sour, and piquancy (spicy heat). (Some would also add bitter to the list). This is well-represented by the mos...
I grew up thinking I didnt like pancakes. As I grew up and learned to cook for myself, I realized I what I didnt like was Bisquick and fake maple-flavored syrup. Pancakes, on the other hand, (at leas...
When fully zipped, this DIY sweatshirt project simply displays a bold, graphic right hand, perhaps a bit influenced by street art. But unzipped halfway, and youre offering a whole nother message. &he...
Perhaps this weekend, youll find yourself about a campfire: a trip outdoors, a gathering with your friends, an excuse to build a campfire. And perhaps, if you do, youll want to take advantage of the ...
When you work from home, you look forward to little things that help break the day up: the mailman coming, the tornado siren test on Wednesdays at noon, the kids skipping along the sidewalk walking h...
Im sure that most of us, given the ideal opportunity (hassle-free admission, a full scholarship, and a magical year away from other jobs and responsibilities) would happily attend culinary school, an...
My brother-in-law, Nathan, is a self-proclaimed, um, minimalist lawn care guy. He grew up in a house with a steep, turf-covered backyard hill, and as the youngest son, was the mower of choice as soon...
Yep, Coca-Cola fried chicken. Youve heard of beer-battered fish and chips, a baked ham glazed in Dr. Pepper, or Korean barbecued short ribs marinated in 7Up, so adding a bit of beverage to one of the...
Theres a very good reason the pizza from your local, independent place tastes better than what most of us can turn out at home: the crust. Even with the perfect sauce, the best dough, and an amazing ...
The temperature continues to rise, and were nearing the season when many will leave behind a hand-warming mug of perfectly-brewed hot coffee, and opt for a low-acid, refreshing glass of cold coffee. ...
ManMade reader William an I have a lot in coming: a love for crafting with power tools, a desire to reuse and repurpose scrap, and the desire to enjoy the trappings of classic "masculine" t...
Of all the potential man crafts, the handmade neck tie is one of my favorites. It combines everything that ManMade stands for: its made by hand, its something you can use everyday, its decidely cheap...
Fruit salad stashed from a hollowed out watermelon is one thing, but a tasty, booze-y libation served from a watermelon keg is a whole nother thing altogether. … read more
Everyone knows that a properly cooked steak from the rib and loin - the porterhouse, the strip, the T-bone, the ribeye, the tenderloin - is something worth savoring. And everybody also knows that the...
Dean Martin - actor, singer, comedian, and all around cool guy, was apparently a pretty active chef at home, cooking meals for friends, family, and fellow famous people. His favorite hamburger recipe...
Todays lesson, class, is how to make the vintage-y, screen print-style banner at the top of this post. I created the banner in Adobe Illustrator and then brought it over to Photoshop to add some text...
Dutch designer Marjan Verboeket created free plans for this simple, rustic table and stackable bench. Constructed from an inexpensive single 8x4 sheet of plywood, you can have all the pieces cut to s...
I am known, far and wide, as a true and dedicated tortilla lover. Like, soak your own hominy with slaked lime and grind your own masa and then press them out with a handmade tortilla press and cook t...
Simeon from Two Lives Left just snagged a new iPad 3, and with it, a warm leather smart cover. He says, "I’m not too careful with my cover. I chose the leather cover thinking the more scuffed an...
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