7 Great Sports Movies...That Are Really About Something Else

Jesus taught in parables, and Polonius advised his king "by indirections to find directions out." One of the best things about revisiting classic sports movies as an adult is suddenly realizing all the incredible themes and lessons that were way over your head as a boy, but you likely absorbed through osmosis. Whether you’ve never seen these films or can practically do them as a one-man show, here are seven classic movies about sports that are really about something else…   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Library that Kept Shackleton Sane while Stranded in Antarctica

If you've ever entertained the question of which books you'd take to keep you sane on a deserted island, you'll want to check this out.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a DIY Daily Travel Tech Organizer from an Old Book

In our elementary school days, packing your bag was easy: books, folders, pencil, lunch bag, done. But, as grown-ups, especially for those who work in a non-traditional office setting, making sure you have all the goodies you need for the day or a work trip can be tough - do you have all the right power and syncing cables… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The 'Gods of Egypt' are No Match for 'Deadpool', Which Climbs to $285+ Million Domestically

It was another stellar weekend for Deadpool as the R-rated superhero feature dropped only 44.2% and is now the third highest grossing R-rated movie of all-time. Meanwhile, Gods of Egypt conjured a second place finish while Triple 9 and Eddie the Eagle are battling for fifth place with single-digit openings. With an estimated $31.5 million first place finish, Deadpool's domestic cume now stands at an estimated $285.6 million. Stacked against previous R-rated releases, only American Snip...

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How to: Update Your Old Speakers by Simply Replacing the Foam

A fine pair of audio speakers is a common sight at a secondhand store, but, of course, there's a reason the original donor got rid of them. Perhaps it was a failure in the wiring (easily fixable), a distaste for the 80s faux wood laminate case work (um...paintable?), but most likely, it's a simple aging … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Make This: Homemade Skee Ball Game

Looking for something fun to fill that unused corner of your place? Make this skee ball game and take up the space in style.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Good Books and Where I Read Them

Every book you read leaves two stories with you; the story told in the book, and the story of its reading. Here are some of my favorites:

The Caine Mutiny, by Herman Wouk – sprawled atop luggage in train walkways on overcrowded passenger cars,… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Gods of Egypt', 'Triple 9' & 'Eddie the Eagle' Hit Theaters While 'Deadpool' Threepeats

After crossing $500 million worldwide this week, Deadpool heads into its third weekend with sights set on another #1 finish as it will become one of the top five, highest grossing R-rated films of all-time. The weekend's new releases vying for a spot elsewhere in the weekend top ten include Summit's Gods of Egypt, Open Road's Triple 9 and Fox's feel good feature Eddie the Eagle. On the heels of a 57.4% drop last weekend, Deadpool should dip around 52% drop or so this weekend, give or t...

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The 100 Best Places to Eat in America [According to Yelp]

Most men I know are pretty committed Yelp users. If you're checking out a new place without recommendations from friends, or in a new town or neighborhood, or have a craving you just gotta satisfy, it's an ever-reliable resource of aggregated information to help you decide. I've even used it for things like finding a good local dentist...

But now Yelp has put together their list of places that every man must try in their lifetime based on the community of opinionated commentators… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How One Woman Makes Prosthetic Pinkies for Ex-Yakuza Members

Ritualized finger-shortening, or “Yubitsume”, is the ancient tradition of cutting off the end of one's own pinky finger just above the joint to atone for mistakes. Traditionally this was done on the left hand making it harder for the culprit to wield a katana properly; the ritual was then so eagerly adopted by the Japanese mafia that ex-mafia members have an incredibly hard time re-integrating into society due to the stigma against their obvious deformity.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a Stylish DIY Brass Chandelier

I feel like I start every post that deals with an awesome DIY lighting project by confessing how much of a sucker I am for awesome DIY lighting projects, but, for goodness' sake, I'm a sucker for an awesome DIY lighting project.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Home Gym DIY: How to Rehab Your Rusty Weights

Looking to stock up that home gym with some used weights? Here are a few tips to rehab a set of rusty, used dumbbells into something that fits right into that garage workout space.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make the Ultimate Version of Fried Rice at Home

Fried rice is a comfort food in almost every Eastern culture where rice is a staple, and the styles vary widely among traditions cultures. But if you ask me, one cuisine has nailed it above all the others; and its version isn't just a way to use up leftover rice. It's a reason to make a huge pot of rice in the first place.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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8 YouTube Accounts That Will Teach You How to Fight

We're definitely not advocating violence, but there are lots of good physical and health reasons to know how to think quickly on your feet. Plus, it's a killer workout. Who's in better shape than boxers?… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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A New House Gets a New Workbench

ManMade reader Alan recently bought his first home, going from a one-bedroom apartment in a busy urban neighborhood to a three-bedroom house just south of downtown Portland, gaining lots of space and a new sense of quiet. 

On the top of his list for the new spot? The same as many a ManMade reader: a new place to work on his own household, creative, and DIY projects. First step - a new workbench in his new garage to provide a solid surface to bang around, and keep his tools organized.     … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Dudes and Decor: An Interior Design Primer for Guys

We all know the stereotypes for the ways guys "decorate" their spaces: outdated recliners, a nest of media and electronics cables, and movie posters tacked to the walls. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Magic Highball Formula: How to Memorize One Recipe, and Make Dozens of Drinks

 They say if you learn just three chords, you can play a million songs...

And? They're right. Any musician can tell you the I-IV-V permeates the majority of popular music, and knowing that progression is the trick for picking up an instrument and playing along with a song you've never heard before.

The same is true for the class of mixed drinks called a highball. Many of these classic combos are just known by the name of the ingredients - gin and tonic, rum and Coke, and the like. They're a huge hit at get-togethers and parties, because they can be easily built without any special tools barware (i.e. no shaking), and folks can stick with the same spirit and change up the mixer for a little variety throughout the evening.

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12 Things You'll Be Happy You Started Today

What were you doing a year ago? Do you remember what you were doing that day? What if that day, you started something great that changed your life for the better? Here's your chance to start something new.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Safely Land a 737 (If You Have No Prior Training)

Tim Morgan, a veteran commercial pilot and regular Quora contributor took it upon himself to answer the (oddly) popular question, "What should I do if the pilot passes out and I (with no flight training) have to land the plane?" If you want to really be prepared for anything an action hero might face, this post is for you.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Deadpool' Tops $490M Worldwide; 'Risen', 'Witch' & 'Mermaid' Open Strong

Deadpool took #1 at the weekend box office once again in its second weekend of release, crossing $235 million domestically. But it wasn't a weekend all about the Merc with the Mouth as a pair of newcomers in Risen and The Witch had strong opening performances. Additionally, Focus' Race finished its debut sprint with a sixth place finish and Sony saw an impressive limited opening for Stephen Chow's Chinese box office behemoth The Mermaid. In first, Deadpool brought in an estimated $55 m...

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Five Shakespearean Speeches Every Man Should Know

So, I'm gonna throw down get controversial for a sec: William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright and poet that ever spoke English and I look forward to fighting to the death in the comments with those of you that disagree (not really, but I encourage the conversation). To try and argue for the man's merits almost feels redundant; the work speaks for itself. The Bard's plays have become so influential that he's taught us how we understand storytelling and character development in the modern and post-modern world. His words have become so ubiquitous that I would bet good money that everyone reading this knows unique phrases from at least 4 of the 5 speeches below (also lots of movies take their titles from his phrases). I would challenge any man considering himself an educated member of our society to take a look at these speeches and even try committing them to memory. You'll find them helpful in more than a few settings. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a "Hold Everything" Tool Rack

When I was in graduate school, I taught guitar lessons to several neighborhood kids for some extra income. Inevitably, after a few months of convert's zeal, their practicing would slow down, and a parent would always ask me, "how can I get ______ to practice more at home?" I had some musical tips, sure, but my first answer was always: buy a guitar stand, and leave it out. No one is going to pick up an instrument that's locked in a case and placed under the bed or leaned against a wall in a closet. But, have it out and within a grasp in just a few seconds, and one can't help but just pick it up and rock out.     … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Deadpool' Set for Another #1 Finish; 'Race', 'Risen' & 'The Witch' Hit Theaters

Deadpool's monster, $132.4 million three-day opening last weekend was the earliest a movie has ever opened with over $100 million by almost a month. Previously, Alice in Wonderland's $116.1 million opening in the first weekend of March 2010 held that distinction. Prior to that, film's didn't cross the century mark in their opening weekend until the beginning of summer. It certainly is a new era as studios are redefining release patterns every month. This weekend Deadpool doesn't face m...

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Dinner Party Trivia: This is What the Universe Actually Looks and Sounds Like

Have you ever sat around and asked that question of what it would be like to hear a color or see sounds? Well all synesthesia aside, NASA scientists have done something like that. Only they've answered their own set of questions, "What is the average color of the universe?" and "What do gravitational waves (i.e. the consummation of the marriage between two black holes) sound like?"    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Best Beer in the World, Described

Perhaps you hadn't heard yet, but the world's most perfect beer is out there. It took twelve years to develop, but eventually the team at Fishdog River Brewing Co. just nailed it.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Make This: You Need A Solid Work Bench

The heart of a workshop is the bench. It's the base where everything is made so it need to be solid and easy to use. Here's a great tutorial on making a simple bench with plenty of function.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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A Perfect Alternative to Coffee: The Earl Grey Foglifter

Most mornings call for an early jolt of java to get me going. Black coffee warms me up, and I've grown to love the bitter-sweet taste. But on the slower days when I just don't feel like a bitter cuppa joe I turn to something a bit smoother - The Foglifter.… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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7 Ways Carrying Ten Feet of Paracord Can Help Save Your Life

Paracord: it's light, versatile, and in the right situation, might just be able to save your skin.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a DIY Wall-Mounted Bike Hanger from Drop Handlebars

There's all sorts of reasons you might need to hang your bike inside your home: perhaps you live in an urban area, and it's really the only place to put it. Or maybe, you just love cycling so much you wanna pay homage to its design, and you'll proudly display your ride as a piece of functional art.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Drive On Ice Like a Pro

Mazda recently held their inaugural Mazda Ice Academy in Crested Butte, Colorado. What's that, you ask? Apparently Mazda invited a bunch of journalists to the snowy mountains to have them test out their newest models in blizzard and bizarre conditions. Part of this particular boot camp however included extended training on how to drive in snowy conditions.   

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Building a Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Hi-Fi Cabinet from Scratch

Taking his inspiration from mid-century hi-fi, where the music player didn't just sit on top of a shelf or piece of furniture but was the piece of furniture itself, Barry Abrams hacked together some existing speakers and some milled hardwood planks into an original stereo cabinet, customized for his own space.      … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make DIY Industrial Mason Jar Pendant Lights

 

I find lighting to be one of the more difficult parts of creating a masculine or industrial interior, especially when it comes to DIY projects. While you can

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Closer Look: A Thousand Hands Ago

Discovering lost traditional crafts is always a struggle. Follow along as Danish kayak builder Anders Thygesen builds a traditional kayak one very handcrafted step at a time.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How Sportsvision Makes the NFL "Yellow Line"

I remember as a kid wondering how the NFL painted the yellow lines showing the the first down marker on the field, and knowing that it was likely some sort of CGI interface, but I could never figure out how they could do that while moving the camera or cutting to different angles. I sort of forgot about the quandary until I came across this video from Vox explaining the history of the technology which I found both fascinating and engaging.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Deadpool' Blows Away Competition with $150 Million, Four-Day Opening

President's Day weekend estimates are in and Deadpool is topping the charts with a massive $150 million to go along with an updated international three-day weekend of $132.1 million. Fox has revised its three-day estimate for the R-rated superhero feature to $132.7 million, which gives the film a whopping $264.8 million worldwide debut as of Sunday. The estimated $150 million four-day President's Day weekend is a record-smashing achievement, besting the previous record of $93 million se...

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'Deadpool' Smashes Box Office Records On Way to $260 Million Worldwide Opening

Blowing away even the most lofty of expectations, Deadpool decimated the Valentine's and President's Day weekend box office in record-breaking fashion with an estimated $135 million three-day weekend. As for its incoming competition, How to be Single performed mostly as expected while fifteen years proved too long to wait to release Zoolander 2. Rewriting the box office record books, Deadpool broke Fifty Shades of Grey's previous February opening weekend record by nearly $45 million ba...

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Home Fitness: How to Make a DIY Plyometric Box

One of the most common items in the gym today is the simple plyometric box. These boxes are a fantastic way to get your workout on, and it's easy to make them any size you need to push that workout to the next level.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a Cruelty-Free Wooden Deer Head

ManMade reader William an I have a lot in common: a love for crafting with power tools, a desire to reuse and repurpose scrap, and the goal of enjoying the trappings of classic "masculine" things like the mounted deer head, without.... you know, having to kill anything.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Record Breaker? Some Box Office Records 'Deadpool' Looks to Break

Deadpool is the weekend's most anticipated new release and it will begin screening tonight, Thursday, at 7PM in theaters across the country. As a result, talk of the film breaking records is one thing we didn't focus on in our weekend preview, but there could be a few up for grabs for the newest comic book adaptation. BoxOfficeMojo remained conservative in its opening weekend projection for the film, expecting something in the $62 million range for the three-day and $72 million for the...

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Make This: Impress Your Valentine With a Dessert Done Right

After you finish up dinner at the restaurant,  head home for an impressive dessert that will be sure to make the night memorable. Here are a few fast options to help you make the most impressive dish you've ever made.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How Harpoon Fishermen Live and Work

For nine days and nights documentarian and member of the film collective Jungles in Paris, Oliver Hartman lived life among four harpoon fishermen in Nova Scotia, capturing the day to day travails and joys on the hunt. The men scan the Canadian waters between July and September, since their method of spearing their prey allows them to only catch what they can physically see.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Weekend Preview: 'Deadpool' Targets #1 Opening Over 'How to Be Single' & 'Zoolander 2'

It's President's Day weekend, and last year it was the R-rated Fifty Shades of Grey dominating all things box office with a record-smashing $85.1 million opening that bumped up to $93 million for the four-day. This weekend brings a different kind of R-rated heat to the box office in the form of the superhero feature Deadpool, which won't likely top Fifty Shades' record, but that doesn't mean it isn't looking to perform in a big way. Additional new releases include the romantic comedy How t...

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4 Great Books for your DIY Library

Outside the blogs like this one, books are a great way to get new ideas and sharpen your skills. All too often, I find nothing but outdated crafting and how-to books with black and white pictures and outdated power tools.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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DIY Essentials: How to Assemble the Ultimate Homeowner's Tool Kit

A little personal update: after a few years of saving, I finally bought my first home. It's an awesome Northwest Craftsman bungalow built in 1924 in a great inner southeast Portland neighborhood. We're totally in love with it.

And it needs a lot of work. Not a lot to make it livable, but to make it ours. To make it a space where we're going to live and work and welcome others for the next 30 years. Of course, as a DIY blogger, I want to do most of it myself, and thankfully, I built up a handy collection of tools from my woodworking and general tinkering efforts (and now I actually have a garage in which to put them!)… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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This is the Cocktail Every Couple Should be Drinking on Valentine's Day

To be honest, we're firmly in the "don't make dinner reservations for Valentine's Day" camp. Especially on a year like this, when the date falls on a Saturday. Save the special evenings for anniversaries, celebrations of achievements or special events, or heck, any random Friday night. Those are guaranteed to be more "romantic," memorable, and special.  

So, if you wanna do something fun on the 14th, spend the day outside - go for a snow hike, a bike ride, or visit a museum. Then, come 5:00pm, head home and either cook together, or snag some takeout and allow the time to make the day special, not the prix fixe menu. 

Oh, and since you're home and not driving, you've totally gotta make this cocktail.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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A Closer Look: Urushi Craftsman

Here's a look at the traditional art of Urushi Craftsmen as they talk about the process, and perfection of this unique and beautiful work.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Woodworking Faux Pas: 6 Things You Should Never Do When Tackling a New Project

When you're just getting started in the world of building things, you'll find it can be rather hard to some "best practices" to help guide you down the right path. You're busy trying to figure out what the difference between a bevel and a miter is, but what you really need is someone to say "do this, not that."

It wasn't until I took a few classes and befriended some woodworkers that i really started to learn how to not do dumb things. Here's a five things I wish I would have learned before I wasted money and time on early projects.   

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How a Man Dies... and How to Prepare for It

We've all got death ahead of us no matter what we do, and thus it's a topic that touches us all. Normally I wouldn't write about death or dying on a platform that is as centered around aesthetic sensibilities as ours is, but I know that many of our readers are interested in living an intentional and well-crafted life, and I found these three pieces of information to be particularly insightful pieces of that equation.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make Your Own Moonshine Still from Hardware Store Parts

Cause sometimes you just need to distill something non-drinkable into clear, pure liquid...you know, like, uh, water. Yeah, that's right. Distilled water.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Warner Bros. Shifts 'Ready Player One' Away from 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'

Warner Bros. has adjusted their release schedule following Disney's decision a few weeks ago to move Star Wars: Episode VIII from May 26, 2017 to December 15, 2017. The move put the next episode in the Star Wars saga directly opposite Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, which left WB no choice but to search for a new date. As it turns out, they decided March 2018 would pretty much be all theirs. Ready Player One is now set for a March 30, 2018 release date...

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A Sharp Office Makeover, Complete with a DIY Retractable Standing Desk (IKEA Hack)

Brooklyn-based artist, designer, and tinkerer Kelli Anderson had an amazing studio/office space with lots of useable work surfaces...which were ever topped and filled with clutter and creative detritus. So, she decided to trade in her classic door-and-filing-cabinet combo of a desk for a proper, organized solution. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Check Out Art Sculptures Made Entirely from Drywall

When considering the virtues of hanging art on your walls, you might want to stop and consider if it's worth just turning your walls into art. That's what drywall art sculpture Bernie Mitchell does using nothing more than drywall and basic drywall tools (plus the extra brush and spoon).   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Morning After: How to Clean Spills and Stains from Your Recent Bash

 

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So you had your big party, and everything went great (hopefully you prepped using our guide from last week). But, despite your best efforts, that brand new jersey had a run in with a chicken wing, your couch pillows got nacho-cheesed, and you have a pile of stained hand towels giving you the evil eye from across the room.

What's the next step? We tried our hand at erasing three typical party-day stains, and are happy to say the results were impressive. Read on to find out how we did it:

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'Kung Fu Panda 3' Tops Super Bowl Weekend; 'Hail, Caesar!' Leads Newcomers

Kung Fu Panda 3 topped Super Bowl weekend, finishing #1 for a second weekend in a row while the weekend's three newcomers didn't exactly inspire upon release. The Coens' Hail, Caesar! performed as expected, though that isn't saying much, while The Choice ended up topping Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which couldn't even reach $6 million. Meanwhile, the big winner of the weekend is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which crossed $900 million domestically and became only the third film to ever...

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'Star Wars: Force Awakens' First Ever to Cross $900 Million Domestically

With an estimated $1.76 million yesterday, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has become the only film to cross $900 million domestically and it has achieved that milestone in only fifty days. In addition to this watershed moment, by the end of today, Saturday, February 6, Star Wars is expected to become only the third film in history to cross the $2 billion mark worldwide and it will have done so in only 53 days. Considering how quickly Force Awakens has achieved these accomplishments, putting ...

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How to: Make a Masculine Treasure Box (with a Secret Hidden Compartment)

We've said it before, and we'll say it today: every man needs his own keepsake box. You know, all the trinkets and masculine things that enchant you as a child that your father probably had thrown into an actual box...or in my dad's case, a tiny… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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A Movie Poster a Day

Australian designer Pete Majarich began a pretty big project for 2016. Each day, he'll create an imagined movie poster from his favorite (365?) films, working in his own style and highlighting the memorable visual and thematic elements that stuck with him most.     … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How To Keep Your House Clean – and Your Guests Happy – on Game Day

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Here's the thing: if you're following along on ManMade you know we're not afraid to make some messes. Sawdust, bike grease, paint splatters, garden dirt, food spills ... they're all part of the handmade lifestyle. It just comes along with the territory.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Gifts for Your Girl on Valentine's Day

Whether you're into it or not, Valentine's Day is 'round the corner and now's the perfect time to make a plan. Let's be clear: you don't have to do gifts for Valentine's Day. But you should do something thoughtful, caring and personal. If romantic… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How Fujifilm's Cameras and Lenses are Made in Japan

In a world which often values the lowest price and quantity over quality, it's fascinating to see inside the belly of a gigantic manufacturing beast. Sam Byford of the Verge took a tour two weeks ago through the Fujifilm Taiwa factory in Sendai, to take an in depth look at the manufacturing process. Surprisingly the cameras produced aren't made by robots but by a number of actual people performing quite delicate work.   

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Super Bowl Weekend Preview: 'Panda 3' Over 'Hail, Caesar!', 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' & 'The Choice'

It's Super Bowl weekend and some segments of the box office are likely to take a bigger hit than others. Last weekend's #1 film, Kung Fu Panda 3, won't be affected as much thanks to it being a family film, but adult-targeted features will be more susceptible. One such film is the new movie from the Coen brothers, Hail, Caesar!, which is hitting theaters alongside the period horror Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and The Choice, which looks to become the lowest grossing opener for a film ba...

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Dappered on a Dime: How to Get a Great Suit without Breaking the Bank

Every man needs a suit. There are many times in our life that dressing up calls for a bit more than a collared shirt and sneakers. But dressed to impress can mean shelling out a huge chunk of change. Here are some tips to get yourself a suit without breaking the bank.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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