How to: DIY Dining Table for a Crowd from Reclaimed Wood

A simple but functional DIY table for eight, made from reclaimed materials loaded with character? What's not to love?    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Tallest Mountain in the United States is Getting Its Name Back

President Obama is visiting Alaska today, and before he leaves, he'll have renamed a mountain. The tallest peak in the United States, with a summit elevation of 20,237 ft, has been officially known in the United States as Mount McKinley since 1917, after having been dubbed that by gold prospectors in the late 1890s who wished to promote their favorite presidential candidate.    

This week, the mountain will be officially designated Denali, meaning "the great one" in the Athabaskan languages of the Alaska Natives who live there, and the name that locals have used for the peak for centuries.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Make It: Simple and Stylish Leather Smartphone Flip Wallet

If you're more of a minimalist with your daily carry items, and prefer to keep everything in one front or jacket pocket, check out this leather smartphone flip wallet project… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Decoding the Secret Language of Street Signs and Fonts

Words words words, as the Bard said. All around us and packed with meaning despite the fact that many of us never stop to think about the other design aspects of the world around us. But that's where this little city exploration tour from Quartz comes in to unpack the hidden meaning behind everyday street signs. 

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Weekend Report -'Compton' Wins 'War Room' Rumble

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Friday Report: 'Compton' Three-peats

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Weekend Project: Make These DIY Copper Tiki Torches (with Some Mid-Century Modern Pizzazz)

Tiki torches are hit or miss for me. They can be tacky and, but if done right they can class up the aesthetic of your summer barbecue  in a whole new way. The design is as simple to make as the aesthetic is clean. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Happy [on the] Trails: Three Gourmet Backpacking Desserts for Your Next Hike

After a long day hiking, there are few things more exciting than the promise of a good hearty meal and dessert. Now, sitting in the comfort of your home, you might be thinking that trail mix will be fine, but get out on that trail and you’ll start craving some sweeter fair. To solve this problem, jdorenbos has compiled three stand-out recipes: Turtle Rice Pudding, Orange Mango Angel Food Cake, and a Lemon Berry Parfait (seen above).… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Make This: DIY Pocket Notebook from a Beer Case

6 pack cases - we all have a few of those around, the remnants of a night with friends and now the perfect cover for your pocket notebook.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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If You're a Man that Uses Hair Product, Please Read This.

First, apologies to the young man who stood in front of me at the post office yesterday. He was trying, but not trying too hard. He was going for a slightly updated classic New England collegiate look: blue button down oxford, dark green chinos, killer brown leather boots, 60s inspired glasses. His hair was parted pretty traditionally, the kind of clipper/scissor combo cut you can get at any modern barbershop. He didn't ask to inspire an article about hair product.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to Build a French Cleat Organizing System for Your Workshop

A well organized shop is a productive shop. But we all know that as our skills and interests grow and change and our projects vary, its nice to be able to switch out grab-able tools and organization systems to meet the needs of what we're currently working on.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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5 Simple Beginning Leather Projects to Help Grow Your Craft

A few weeks back we talked about some of the basic, essential tools for getting started in leatherworking. Once you're set up, its time to put them into practice. Here are a few projects to hone those skills, and end up with some great practical pieces you can use everyday   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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ManMade Essential Toolbox: In Praise of the High-Quality Screwdriver Set

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 projects, solve problems, and live a hands-on lifestyle that allows you to interact with and make the things you use every day. 

Let's be clear: I'm not here to share the basics of what a screwdriver is, or what it can do. Its purpose is clear. It's right there in the name.

Nor is it important to discuss all the different varieties of tasks it can perform. Because it can't do much.  If you use them properly, they're not a paint can opener. They're not a punch, or a chisel, or a pry bar. They do two things: tighten hardware, and loosen hardware. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make DIY Rustic Masculine Candles

Can't get into the floral smells and garish artwork of storebought candles? Nope, us either. So  we came up with our very own DIY version to make a reusable rustic candle that any guy can be proud to burn in his home. (Or log cabin?)… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to Design a Better Backyard Barbecue

1. Always Play Music. Always. - This goes for the whole process. Blare some high energy tracks while you do your pre-party house cleaning, bring along some ear buds when you do the food and drink… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to Make a Leather Wallet from an Old Cowboy Boot

It happens to me regularly. I'll be cruising down the aisles of a secondhand shop or antique market, and I'll stumble across a great pair of warm and worn cowboy boots. I'll do the mental exercise in my head... "Can I actually pull off a cowboy boot? And would I even wear them if I bought them?" I'll shuffle around a bit, and then commit to at least trying them on, and usually… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Every Single Thing a NASCAR Team Does During a Race Weekend

I’m from about as North as American North gets, so understanding (much less appreciating) NASCAR was never been thing for me or really anyone I knew growing up. But I've been getting to know more fans of car racing, and seeing movies like Rush have slowly beenteaching me to appreciate the skills, mechanical inventiveness, and the energy that comes from a finely executed race. … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Art of the Dovetail

I recently picked up a new dovetail jig to make some drawers. After getting the basics under control I took a look around at some of the more artful joints out there. I definitely have a ways to go.… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a Really, Really Durable Dog Toy

My dog absolutely loves to tear apart toys. It's almost a fun challenge to see what toy he can't tear apart. That list is pretty short. So, I thought I'd take a stab at making a really durable toy that he might actually have a hard time chewing through. 

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Want to Learn How to Make this Hanging Planter Project? Join Us For a Free Workshop!

I mean, who doesn't love a hanging planter project? It brings some life into your home, gives your walls a fresh look, and provides and excuse to use some power tools!   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Weekend Report -'Compton' Tops the Charts Again

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Friday Report: 'Compton' Hits, Others Miss

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This is the Breakfast I Eat Every Morning. You Should Too.

Inspired by Bryson and David's post this week on their favorite breakfasts that make morning bearable, I thought I'd share the simple, nutritious plate that I eat most mornings. I can put it together in just around ten minutes, and it keeps me full, satisfied, and energetic well into (my typically late) lunch time.

 

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ManMade Essential Toolbox: Why Every Workshop Needs a Really, Really Good Rotary Tool (and Which One to Buy)

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 projects, solve problems, and live a hands-on lifestyle that allows you to interact with and make the things you use every day. 

There comes that time in every project. The point where you know what needs to happen, but aren't quite sure how to get there. When you've got the time and the energy to make it work, but that bolt or screw is just a little too long and the hardware store is closed. When you're ready to shape it, cut it, sand it, but you just don't know how to do it safely.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Yes, Kolache are the Ultimate Breakfast Food. Here's How to Make 'Em.

Lately, I've been on a quest to find better breakfast foods. Without getting into much personal, and overbearing, health details, most breakfast foods just aren't all that great for you. Whether it's a pile of dried wheat or a sugary toaster pastry, grabbing something good on the go can be so dang hard! Well, no more! Kolache to the rescue!

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No Sweat: The Basics of Bicycle Commuting and How to Get Started

We love biking, and I'm guessing a lot of you do as well. Over 800,000 Americans currently commute to work via bicycle and that number just keeps climbing as people are realizing the physical, emotional, and environmental benefits.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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This Colorful Basketball Court is Sandwiched Between Two Parisian Aparments

In a little old neighborhood in Paris, nestled between two apartment buildings, lies this perspective-bending basketball court, straight out of a geometric abstract artist's fever dream. The court is named after the Rue Duperre on which it stands and was created as a dual project between French fashion company Pigalle and Nike in 2009.    … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Best Value in Booze: What's the Best Tequila under $20?

There are times to try new things. Times to taste different flavors, experiment with products, seek out something you've never encountered before...And sometimes, you just want to know what the best option is. The easy choice. The go-to. The everyday variety you know will work when you need it, and rely on every time.      … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Make This: Cast Iron Skillet Cinnamon Rolls

That skillet isn't just for dinnertime...

In honor of breakfast week on ManMade, I decided to share one of my favorite early morning treats, a tasty recipe for cinnamon rolls cooked in the cast iron pan.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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5 Table Saw Jigs Every Woodworker Should Have

I spend quite a bit of time setting up for projects on the tools. It’s amazing how much time it takes to make a few simple yet complex cuts. For the type of cuts that happen often, it makes sense to make a few go-to jigs to help with those annoying set-ups.   … Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Rewind: Pirates outlast D-Backs in 15 innings

Pedro Florimon’s triple to right field drove in C Francisco Cervelli in the bottom of the 15th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

      

 

 

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D-Backs' Anderson continues struggling

Chase Anderson was knocked around by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

      

 

 

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Tulsa Shock snap home losing streak with win over Phoenix Mercury

Riquna Williams had 18 points and six assists to help the Tulsa Shock beat the Phoenix Mercury 74-59 on Tuesday night, snapping their five-game home losing streak.

      

 

 

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D-Backs to open at home, host Yankees in 2016

The Diamondbacks are scheduled to face the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day and later will host the New York Yankees in 2016.

      

 

 

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