Men of all values have been using the scope of their dreams, creativity, and bank accounts to design and build personal, hydraulic mancaves, otherwise known as sky garages. What we are talking about is a living space designated for both man and his beast(s). Or should we rather call it a velveteen welcome mat fit […]
Luxurious and Impenetrable: The Zombie Proof Bachelor Pad
The safest home in the world is not the Camp 22 Concentration Camp in North Korea, Al Capone’s Miami mansion, or the U.S. White House. No, these “homes” depend too much on human interaction to keep them safe, which means their weakest point weighs on the inevitability of human error. If you’ve ever watched enough […]
Color Your Living Space – LIFX Lighting
Designing a cool living space takes money, time, and a consultation with a good designer. Or you can cut more than just a few corners and upgrade with some cool and fool-proof lighting. LIFX makes lighting easy by giving you access to a full spectrum of 16 million shades. It is almost impossible to mess […]
Discussing Manly Stuff with Pete Nelson of TreeHouse Masters
This week we pull up a tree stump next to Pete Nelson, a poet, master craftsman, and the host of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. And when you talk to a man like Pete – well, that’s when you tend to discuss a lot of manly stuff, including finding your success, treehouses that could kill you, carbon fiber, and […]
Ultimate Entertainment Console for the Stylish Man
Many decades ago, style and class were always at the center of every great design. Today, we tend to focus a little more on the functionality, but there are still a few tech artists who abide by the old rules. Take this stereo/entertainment console by Blake Tovin and Matt Richmond. It has been handcrafted from solid […]
Unique Home Decor for the Practical (But Edgy) Man
The typical man decor is simple, practical and useful. But if it was easy to also find something unique, and maybe even a little edgy – most men would rather own that. Well, here are three options we currently have on our wishlists and we promise no girl has had any influence over our decision. The […]
Glamping Explained – Gentlemen’s Luxury for the Outdoors
Glamping is not a cute phrase created by the mating of the words, ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. It is formed from the acronym, “Gentlemen’s Luxury As Made Planning & Inspiring Nature’s Greatness.” Okay, so maybe we made that up… but we think we make a pretty good point. We see this acronym as a reminder that […]
How to Design a Tech-Inspired Bachelor Pad
Tech has officially taken over. It’s everywhere. It’s integrated into your car and it’s accessible from the palm of your hands. So why should your home or apartment be any different? If you’re thinking about updating your pad with the latest and greatest from the tech world, here are a few solid tips to help […]
VIPP Shelter – Designer Home in a Box
We’ve been big fans of the simplicity and elegance of shipping container homes for a long time. The only problem is finding the designer who can draft your vision, collect the materials and make it all come to life. But what if building your next home, cabin or office space was as easy as ordering a pair […]
Lucy Sunlight Bender – Art, Light and Practicality
There isn’t much in this world that is still considered ‘free,’ but for the time being the life giving, room brightening powers of the sun is still just that. And if you could harness that power and use it to a greater capacity inside your home, not only would your home be happier, but so […]