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7 amazing ways to prevent shower spillage!

If you've been diligent in your efforts to craft a beautiful and modern bathroom, we think you might have already tackled the issue of how to prevent …

6 Do’s and 2 Don’ts of Cooking Ribs

Gone are the days that men ruled the grill and women, the kitchen. It’s the 21st century, and ladies can be grill masters *just* as much as guys can. Yes, that even goes for the always intimidating rack of ribs. With the proper grilling tools and an arsenal of tips and hacks, you’ll be teaching …

Bizarre Outdoor Tub Comes With a Fire Basket to Keep You Warm

But the one thing you will need is a glass of wine.<p>Summer and water go together like wine and cheese — and this genius outdoor bathtub can combine all four into one magical experience. It's called the Weltevree Dutchtub and was designed by Floris Schoonderbeek. The bowl-like creation (to be honest, …

Stock Tank Pools Make Life Out Here A Whole Lot Cooler

Stock Tank Pools Make Life Out Here A Whole Lot Cooler.<p>Photo courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/blessedmommatobabygirls/<p>If there’s one thing those …

Build This Cozy Cabin - DIY

Rays of early-morning sunlight gently peek through the windows, easing you awake. Looking down from the sleeping loft, you see everything you need: a …

Landscape on a Budget: 10 Quick Fixes to Add Personality to the Average Garden

Giving the average garden the full treatment is a serious commitment, requiring time, adrenal stress, and a sturdy dip into the finances. Instead, …

8 photos that prove that Utah’s “Little Grand Canyon” is the coolest place you’ve never heard of

THE LITTLE GRAND CANYON of Utah is the centerpiece within the geologic feature known as the San Rafael Swell. The Swell is a vast and varied …

21 Excellent Side Trips for Your Next National Park Visit

Planning a trip to a national park? Consider adding a nearby national wildlife refuge or national monument to the itinerary. With many public lands …

15 American Campsites To Visit At Least Once In Your Life

Camping may not be your “thing.” It’s not for a lot of people. They prefer hotels with heated swimming pools, nice restaurants, and the comforts of …

Amazing DIY Bathtub Design Ideas and Cost 2017 Update - RemodelingImage.com - Remodeling Ideas, Costs, Tips, and Advice

Is this the time you replace that dingy bath tub to give your bathroom a touch of beauty and style it deserves? 😉<p><i>Well, it’s getting really warm out,</i> …

America's Most Scenic Roads

The T-shirts all say: <i>I survived the road to Hana</i>. It can take more than two and a half hours to travel the 52 miles from Kahului to Hana, as you …

A Handy Guide to Steaks and the Different Ways Beef is Cut Around the World

BBQ producer Weber has a terrific introduction to the various kinds of steak cuts common in North America. Equally fascinating is the different ways …

Sweet Maple Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then cook the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent (approximately 5 minutes).<p>Add the …

What ‘Chu Know About Gochujang? It's the Hottest Hot Sauce on the Market

Move over, Sriracha: There's a new condiment in town.<p>There's one dish on the menu at NYC's newly reopened <b>Dirt Candy</b> that recently caught the attention of several <i>Bon Appétit</i> staffers: the <b>Korean fried broccoli</b>. The deep-fried broccoli bites are coated in an addictive spicy sauce that gets its deep, …

Remaining Daylight on Your Fingers

Is it time to stop and scrounge for shelter or is it better to keep trekking? Use this simple trick to measure the remaining daylight. Remember to …

Estimating Distance with your Thumb

Estimating distance is important in daily life, hiking, and survival situations. It helps you to maintain your sense of direction, calculate distance …

Brad’s Campsite Jambalaya

8 Servings<p>If you decide to make this best jambalaya recipe out in the wild, pack the perishables in a cooler.<p>May 2014Print<p>Ingredients<p>2 tablespoons vegetable oil<p>1½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1” pieces<p>1 pound andouille sausage, sliced<p>Kosher salt and freshly ground black …

Barbecued Chicken

4 Servings<p>Avoid rookie mistakes when it comes to barbecuing chicken. If you apply the sauce too early, it will scorch. And most bottled sauces are too sweet, which is where this vinegary version comes in.<p>July 2013Print<p>Ingredients<p>Barbecue Sauce<p>2 tablespoons vegetable oil<p>¼ cup tomato paste<p>2 teaspoons …

Know Your Stuff: The 110 Best DIY Tips Ever

For Popular Mechanics' 110th anniversary, we decided to do something special: We dived into our archives to find the 110 best, handiest, and most helpful tips ever printed in PM. It's more than a century of DIY wisdom. (You can read the introduction to the project here.)<p>For <i>Popular Mechanics</i>' 110th …

Swedish fire torch

This is called a swedish flame. make your cuts like you’re cutting cake. leave about 6 inches at the base. throw some fuel oil in there. (about a cap …

Build Your Own Budget-Friendly Cordwood Cottage

A very cold and snowy Wisconsin winter provided us with the time and motivation (high heating bills) to begin researching and planning our very own …

DIY Sliding Barn Door

Home Wind Power: Yes, in My Backyard! - Renewable Energy

So maybe you’re thinking you want to generate your own electricity, and home wind power has crossed your mind. After all, who really enjoys paying a …

A Double-Duty Solar Solution: How to Build a Solar Water Heater - DIY

This simple solar water heater provides both domestic hot water and space heating. You can adjust the size and design to meet the needs of your home. …

DIY Solar Heating with the Heat Grabber - DIY

<i>You can build this super-simple and super-effective DIY solar heating collector in just one hour!</i><p>Some of the climatologists are predicting that the …

6 Tips for Preparing a Paleo Thanksgiving

Here, six tips that can help you create a Paleo-friendly Thanksgiving while making the meal decadent enough for your nonpracticing guests.<p>Since the …

Build This Rustic Farmhouse Table

Farmhouse furniture is meant to be a little imperfect. That makes it hard to screw up<p>(Photo by Alison Gootee)<p><b>There's no better way to give thanks than to gather</b> family and friends around an enormous table to share a feast. A farmhouse table would be the perfect spot. You could make one out of …