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Enjoy Your Backyard All Autumn Long With These Easy Patio Upgrades
A quick afternoon of patio upgrades will have your yard prepped for grilling and bonfires all season. -
The Sheats-Goldstein Residence Is Everything We Want in a House
Even if you don’t know the name, you know the Sheats-Goldstein Residence. -
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The James Bond Episode
Who is the best Bond? What's the most ridiculous gadget ever wielded by 007? Shaken or stirred? We answer all these questions and more. -
How to Break Up with Someone the Right Way
All people are different and all relationships are different, but there remains a cardinal set of principles and do-nots. -
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You Can Retire and Live in Margaritaville (This is Not a Joke)
Our generation will beg our children to put us in a home. -
Carmel Valley House is a Minimalist Masterpiece in the Hills of California
Walls of windows, a spacious outdoor living room, and beautifully framed views of the surrounding hills make it the ultimate spot to reconnect with nature. -
This Summerhouse Brings the Simplicity of Danish Design to Washington State
Minimalist style, open spaces, and a sense of 'hygge' make this Danish-inspired summerhouse the ultimate place to unwind. -
Behind-the-Scenes at Van Dam Custom Boats’ Workshop and Design Studio
Every boat begins not with a model or template, but with a conversation. -
You Can Own Riverrun Castle From ‘Game of Thrones’ (Well, Part of It Anyway)
Yes, you could be the proud owner of Catelyn, Lysa, and Edmure Tully's childhood home. -
Art Museum or Ultra-Modern Home? This House is a Bit of Both.
Oak Pass is on a sprawling piece of land that is home to 130 Coast Live Oaks. -
Disaster Preparedness Tips to Keep Yourself Safe
Don't pretend it can't happen to you. (But do hope it won't!) -
Take a Don Draper-Worthy Road Trip in this Vintage $225,000 RV
Everything from the unique shape down to the luxury finishes makes this fully restored travel trailer worth the price. It's even been signed by Chuck Pelly. -
Why ‘Castle Rock’ is the Best Horror Show (Even if You’re Not a Hardcore Stephen King Fan)
If you love Stranger Things, Twin Peaks, and The X-Files… -
This Sprawling Irish Estate Puts the ‘Man’ Into Mansion with Its Own Go-Kart Track
Everything about this estate is amazing, but the real reason you need it is the 980-meter go-kart track positioned just outside the main entrance. -
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Rye Whiskey Episode
Don't know what makes a rye whiskey? Never heard of "Maryland-style" rye before? After listening to this episode, you'll know all of that and more. -
This Brick House is Like Something Out of a Sci-Fi Movie
A drawbridge, an art gallery, 970,000 bricks — and those aren’t even the most impressive parts. -
Riviera Residence: A Mid-Century Modern Home is Brought into the 21st Century
A sleek white kitchen, exposed steel beams, and dark woods all give this 1950s home a decidedly 2018 look -
3,350 NASA Space Blankets Will Form this 2018 Burning Man Installation (We Hope)
We’re ready to test our nap game under the most epic blanket of all time. Nap level: expert. -
What it Takes to Train for a Marathon in the Swiss Alps
OK, to be honest, it's true marathon. The 40-kilometer distance works out to a bit more than 25 miles. But most marathons don't take place on mountain trails. -
Travel All Over Without Ever Leaving Home in an ESCAPE Tiny House
The latest model comes with a screened-in porch the lets you enjoy the outdoors even more. -
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Pre-Fab and Artists’ Retreat
We're just waiting for the bothy trend to finally come to the States. -
Naked Labs’ 3D Body-Scanning Smart Mirror Tracks Fitness Progress in Real Time
Mirror mirror on the wall, what are my gains this week? -
This Tiny A-Frame Cabin Aims for Zero Environmental Impact
This unique space can be built on a property without a construction permit or the use of heavy machinery. -
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The IndyCar Racing Episode
Zach Veach and Dalton Kellet, two professional open-wheel race car drivers, join us on this week's episode of The Manual podcast. We may have also challenged them to a bout of Mario Kart. -
A Dying Forest Gets New Life as a Stunning Lake House
Clearing trees to preserve a forest, Desai Chia Architecture made the most of a beetle infestation. -
New Music Preview: Blood Orange, Ohmme, and Wild Nothing
August has plenty of new album releases in store, but there are three particular records coming out this month that we can’t wait to hear. -
Jackson Hole’s Latest Luxury Hotel Does Ski Lodge Style Right
The recently completed, $100,000,000 Caldera House looks every bit as expensive as it was. Get your first look here. -
Casa Terra Is a Sprawling Retreat in the Mountains of Brazil
This relaxing oasis is definitely not what comes to mind when you think of Rio. -
This Observation Tower Is the Perfect Guest Clubhouse
Sitting atop a hill in the Tennessee countryside, this unique structure was built as a place for guests to unwind and for the homeowners to take in the stunning views of their property. -
Your Office Building Isn’t Cool Unless It Has a Waterfall Running Down It
We wonder how well a skyscraper waterfall cools the air on a hot summer day. Game for a trip to China to test it out? -
The Best Funk Songs for Getting Down
From roller rinks to velvet lounges, funk is the grout between the tiles of life that keeps our bathtub all sparkly, scrubba-dub-dub fun. -
This Brand Makes Some of the Most Expensive Cigars in the World (and They’re Not Cuban)
"While you may still find a great regard for Cubans, it is not unlikely to find those that invest in cigars completely convert to only Gurkha's once they have experienced our cigars." -
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Mars-Gazing’ This Weekend
This weekend's "close encounter" will bring the red planet within 36,000,000 miles of Earth. -
4 Tower Fans for Keeping It Cool This Summer
A good fan maintains the silence and efficiency of a loyal butler. -
Masculine Style Meets Off-Grid Living In This Unique House That Goes Where You Do
Sustainable and moveable, The Space by iO House is like a deluxe city apartment that can be parked in the middle of the woods. -
The Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House from ‘Blade Runner’ is For Sale and We Want It
Officially, it’s known as the Ennis House. But you probably know it better as the apartment of Rick Deckard. -
Vicariously Enjoy the Adventures of Others With 3 Epic Tales of Wilderness Exploits
What is the outdoor enthusiast to do when life's many duties prevent him from adventuring? Read about it, of course! -
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Weird Amazon Episode
On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we talk about all things Amazon. And it gets weird. -
Easily Upgrade Any Space In Your Home With Stikwood
The best thing about our Stikwood project? It took a single afternoon. -
Forget That Tiny House and Get a Tiny Houseboat Instead
Retire to a tiny life fishing on the big water. -
How Up-Cycled Warehouse Went From Abandoned Building to Stunning Home
Forget wooden pallets — Zen Architects took the upcycling trend to a whole new level with their conversion of this 1960s warehouse. -
Crash on Namibia’s Dramatic Skeleton Coast at the One-of-a-kind Shipwreck Lodge
The hotel is in a place so inhospitable that Portuguese sailors once called it “The Gates of Hell.” -
You’ll Definitely Want This Scottish Castle with a Pub, Treehouse, 32 Bedrooms, and 6 Cottages (Photos)
Ackergill Tower is a true Scottish estate that boasts a castle, 30 acres of land, Europe's largest treehouse, and its own pub. -
Photography Tips for Beginners: Shoot Like a Pro By Thinking Like a Pro
Because skill will always trump camera gear — even the best gear. -
This Island Fortress is for Sale and You Can Own It for Less than You Think
For the same price as a nice house in a mid-sized American city, you can buy Stack Rock Fort, an abandoned fortress off the coast of Wales. -
Too Broke to Travel? Take a Virtual Vacation With This Summer Reading List.
These page-turners could be the inspiration for your next big vacation, but for now, settle into your couch. -
Pilot Kirby Chambliss Casually Raced Around Hot Air Balloons in the Desert and It was Awesome
"I had never really thought about aerobatics, but the first time I was upside down, I just thought 'This is so cool.'" -
Living Vehicle Is Redefining Our Idea of Mobile Homes
It’s not a true tiny house, it’s not quite an RV, and it’s unlike any mobile home we’ve ever seen.
