The invention of the “Man Cave” was a game changer for men. It gave men the excuse to devote a place in the house exclusively to enjoying all things manly. They could watch sports, play video games…do whatever they wanted. But why should guys get to have all the fun? After seeing how awesome man caves were, women have started making their own versions known as “She Sheds.” One woman was exploring new property when she found a tiny cabin. What she did with it was amazing. (via Wimp) It’s awesome and beneficial for everyone to have a place to get away from it all. If you can afford it, you should definitely invest in your own space to relax. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/she-sheds/
Have you ever looked at an old photo and felt like there was something darker going on than the image let on at first glance? Do you ever feel like you’re not seeing the full picture? Well, Dark 5 recently compiled some of the eeriest images of all time, and they even included information about the odd figures in each one of them. From a cave-dwelling hermit to a woman who may have filmed the second shooter of John F. Kennedy, here are some of the most mysterious subjects ever caught on film. Of course, any photo can seem creepy if you put ambient music behind it and slowly pan from side to side, but you have to admit that the stories behind these particular images definitely send them over the spooky edge! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/mystery-people/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Updating your backyard space doesn’t need to require spending a lot of time or money. Why spend a small fortune on manufactured furniture or accessories when you can make your own and have fun doing it?! With summer slowly coming to a close, don’t forget you’ve still got time to enjoy the outdoors in the early fall. In other words, there’s plenty of time to spruce up your backyard patios! Here are 21 DIY patio upgrades and essentials that are sure to put a little perk in your summer step. 1. This bright bar can bring a pop of color to your backyard festivities. Better Homes And Gardens googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBM_BTF’); }); 2. You’ll never run out of seating space with this cinder block bench. 3. Your patio isn’t complete without an awesome drink station. I Should Be Mopping The Floor 4. Transform those stray stones into a tic-tac-toe game everyone can enjoy. Designing, Dining And Diapers 5. I can feel the feng shui in this backyard lounge space. The Apprentice Extrovert 6. Wooden pallets can be used to build a variety of things, like this daybed. Lovely Greens googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); 7. This couch has room for the whole fam! 101 Pallet Ideas 8. By adding some bright colors, a rug, and some throw pillows, you can really make your space pop. Better Homes And Gardens 9. This crafter used old dog food bags to make this epic woven chair. Instructables / katvanlew 10. Giant Yahtzee, anyone? Dallas Moms Blog 11. Duct tape lawn pillows are water resistant AND pretty! Instructables / annahowardshaw 12. These lights might rack up a hefty bar tab, but you won’t remember it in the morning. Instructables / ARGMISTER googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI2_BTF’); }); 13. Dining never looked so cool with this DIY patio table. Instructables / Nick Thomas Design 14. Don’t forget to tip the bartender! Break in your new bar with a backyard party. Instructables / AmateurHour 15. Add a rustic touch with this incredible pallet chair. Funky Junk Interiors 16. Is this a backyard or a jungle? With these chairs you’ll never know the difference. Instructables / peterman921 17. No patio is complete without a hanging chair. The Merry Thought 18. Build yourself this simple pergola. Kojo Designs 19. Jenga isn’t just an indoor game anymore. Dallas Moms Blog 20. When the sun goes away, your party can still slay with these mason jar lanterns. Orchard Girls 21. Why spend money to go to the movies, when you can stream the latest films in your own backyard? The Horticult If I start working on all of these projects now, by this time next year I can throw the most epic backyard party imaginable! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/backyard-diy-projects/
It’s officially summer (FINALLY) which means that if you haven’t already commemorated the season with a backyard cookout, you should be planning one! While it can be stressful to get everything in order — the meat, veggies, marinades, sides — you can’t forget the most important component…the grill! Okay, so if you have one, you’re halfway there, but you also need to make sure you have enough fuel for it. If you don’t have a measuring device built into the tank, just grab a hot glass of water and do this. How easy is that?! Let’s be honest…we both know you’re going to check this when you get home from work today. Happy grilling, everyone! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/propane-tank/
At some point, we’ve all had that fantasy of abandoning society and living off the grid. I’ve always dreamed of having my own personal island, but I’ve never entertained the idea that it could actually be done. I couldn’t be more wrong, though. Not only is it possible, but there are two people who are living their best lives on one right now. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); Artists Wayne Adams and Catherine King were tired of city life, so in the 1990s, they decided to go back into nature. They began building their own sustainable home off the coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. And after 24 years of hard work and dedication, they have an incredible floating home that’s aptly called Freedom Cove. Although they’re not totally off the grid, their lifestyle is different than what we’re used to. In this picture, it looks like they live on the side of a mountain, which would already be enviable. Facebook / Catherine King googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBM_BTF’); }); But here you can see that their home is floating. Facebook / Catherine King They even have their own greenhouses and gardens to grow food. Facebook / Catherine King googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); And needless to say, they have a gorgeous view. Facebook / Catherine King Would you build something like this if you had the chance? (via MindBodyGreen) I have never seen a home as amazing as this one. I wonder if they would consider letting me stay there on vacation. I could even bring one of these. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/floating-island-home/
If you’re a fan of genuinely creepy horror films, then you’ve probably heard about the upcoming movie from director Robert Eggers called The Witch. So far, the reviews for the film have been stellar, and audiences are delighted by the genuinely unnerving horror of The Witch. When the credits roll and the lights go up, most people believe that everything they saw was simply a work of fiction and they have nothing to worry about, right? Well, not so fast… This week, Eggers sat down to talk about his new film and exactly how he researched it. iStock As it turns out, the film was inspired by history, not fiction. “In the early modern period, the real world and the fairy tale world — for everyone but the extreme intelligentsia — were the same thing. People really believed that the old lady down the lane that they were calling a ‘witch’ was actually a fairy-tale ogress, capable of doing the most horrible things,” he told the blog io9. iStock “It was very easy to dig into that and be obsessed with trying to bring the audience back to the 17th century and show them a Puritan’s nightmare. I wanted to bring them back to the time when a witch was a really powerful thing, and not a cheesy plastic Halloween costume,” said Eggers. Eggers said he also dug into writings from the time to find dialogue for the movie. iStock “As I was reading, I would find sentences and phrases that worked and I would write them down constantly. Then I would organize them into different situations where they might be used,” said Eggers. “Earlier drafts of the script were these monstrous, cannibalized versions of other people’s stuff in a weird collage, which then got shaped into something that was more mine. However, there are some things that are absolutely intact. A lot of the things the children say when they’re possessed are supposedly things that children actually said when they were possessed, and so on.” Needless to say, all of this meticulous research has paid off in a big way. It’s looking like The Witch might just be the creepiest movie of 2016. Judge for yourself in the trailer below. (via: Daily Grail) Personally, I can’t wait to check out this film despite the fact that I know it will scare the living daylights out of me. It’s all part of the job I suppose… Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/folk-tale-witches/
When visual dance act Another Kind Of Blue stepped onto the stage of “Britain’s Got Talent,” the judges and audience had no idea they were about to witness possibly the greatest dance routine they’d ever seen. Comprised of 23-year-old Violet from the Netherlands and 28-year-old Nino from Italy, the pair of dancers specialize in floor-based routines. Using a backdrop of graphics, the talented artists move around on the floor while interacting with the animated scenes being projected onto the floor around them. It’s as equally mind-blowing as it is emotional. Believe me when I say this, you’re in for a treat. It’s not often I find myself agreeing with Simon, but like he said, that was absolutely “genius”! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/another-kind-of-blue/
Camping trips are fun, but they also require a great deal of planning. You’ve got to remember the essentials like the tent and food, so it’s understandable that less important things like the grill grate get left behind. If you don’t have anything to cook on over the campfire, you may actually still be in luck if you have a saw. Not only does a Swedish Torch burn long and strong, it also provides the perfect cooking surface for a night in the wild. The best part? You can use the same stump for s’mores later on in the evening. Dinner by a fire topped off with dessert — yes, please! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/swedish-torch-cooking/
If you’re tired of your boring old headboard and you’re also low on cash, check this out. With a few simple tools, you can revamp this old standby for a fraction of what you’d spend on a new one. This light-up headboard is gorgeous, and you can alter the project to make one that’s chic enough for adults or playful enough for kids! Check out the instructions below. People are so creative, aren’t they? I never would’ve thought of that! Home decor can cost a pretty penny, but projects like this can help you cut corners without sacrificing beauty or quality. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/diy-light-up-headboard/
Mother’s Day has come and gone, but this thoughtful gift from four adorable Icelandic boys will surely last a lifetime. Gísli is an orthodontist and a father of four, so when Mother’s Day rolled around this year, he decided to combine two of his great loves into one epic gift for his wife. He filled a bucket with impression material that is most often used for creating molds of teeth and had his sons dip their hands in it. After 10 minutes of them all keeping as still as possible (the youngest did surprisingly well at staying patient), they removed their hands and were left with a mold. Gísli poured a stone mixture into it…when you see the end result, you’ll be amazed! This is hands down the most unique and creative Mother’s Day gift I’ve ever seen…or is it hands up? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cute-mothers-day-gift/
