Chris Gardner
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chris Gardner is an artist, writer, and sawdust-maker living and making messes in Portland, Oregon. He's the editor-in-chief of the DIY home decor community Curbly.com, and the founder of ManMadeDIY.com, a craft, art, and design site for guys. Chris Gardner on Twitter | Google+
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Tool or toy? For the do-it-yourself, that line is always gray. Browse ten fun and practical holiday gifts for the gadget-crazy handyperson in your life.
Farm tables are those warm, rustic surfaces that draw inspiration from the original harvest tables found in American homes of the 18th and 19th centuries. Rather than being built by skil...
I tend to think of headboards as the sort of thing that only real grown-ups own. When you're a 20-something who moves a lot and is still working with hand-me-downs, your bed might just be...
Wine bottles, though made of glass, are actually quite strong. For durability and as a safety precaution, manufacturers make them from very thick, shatter-resistant glass. Can they break?...
It turns out that sitting is bad for you. Like really, really awful. It's no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle isn't healthy, but some are now arguing that sitting down is a harmful way...
There's the big stuff—renovations, major appliances, new suites of furniture—any of which can make an obvious impact in your home. But don't overlook the little features as well, like cab...
Groucho Marx's famous quote, "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read," has been printed on many a tote bag, day planner, coffee ...
Hanging a picture is about as DIY as many homeowners get. But although it may seem easy, hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task. Here are five favorite tips for tak...
Cinder blocks: They are inexpensive, reliable, and strong but are light enough to be easily used in DIY projects. The hollow center reduces blocks' overall weight and, in construction pro...
Real oenophiles are true collectors, dedicating entire rooms to storing and aging prized bottles of wine. You can search the internet for all kinds of built-in, large-scale wine storage o...