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A disorganized laundry room is not helped by closing all the clutter behind the cabinet doors. Instead, you must tackle any laundry room storage problems and organize your cabinetry in a way that best utilizes all available space. This is particularly true if your laundry cabinet doors have glass fronts, as clutter behind glass is still visually distracting. While an organizational laundry room makeover can feel daunting, making the most of your laundry cabinets will save you time in the long run....

Simplicity is the new trademark of manly body art, so minimalist tattoos are definitely worthy of your consideration. These streamlined creations are sparking a Zen revolution for ink devotees everywhere. The avant-garde movement of minimalism has finally breached the boundaries of tattoos, featuring heavily in lists of the 50+ best tattoo ideas. These conservative designs are perfect for beginners to make their first foray into body art; plus, they are excellent additions to any previously existing arrangement....

How Tall Is Tall Enough? “I have noticed that women overwhelmingly favor taller guys; however, I am shorter than all of my male friends, so what can I do to improve my dating chances with the ladies? Are their expectations realistic based on average heights of men around the world?” While women do have a natural tendency to prefer tall men, this is not typically a definitive factor in their mating selections....

The moon has held humankind in thrall for thousands of years, a source of wonder and symbol, both real and fantastic, of light in the dark. Sailors and seekers have been guided by it, while the sea and women’s fertility cycles alike move with the waxing and waning lunar phases. And of course, when the moon is full it holds a transformative power over man and beast–literally and figuratively, in some cases....

Turkey tattoos convey timeless magic across a vast range of demographics. These wonderful creatures are uniquely popular among fervent food fans and impassioned hunters alike. For timeless luster that exudes enigmatic alacrity, nothing comes close to the charming quirkiness of a turkey tattoo. These bodacious birds offer a bevy of enticing characteristics that can swiftly enhance any man’s approach to body art. Thanksgiving is one of the key associations boasted by turkey ink, and this feathery emblem is a golden gateway to pilgrim culture....

Superhero body art is already the next big thing, but nothing tops the mighty brilliance of an Incredible Hulk tattoo. If you want ink that everyone will marvel at, then why not try out Marvel’s biggest brute? As a tattoo, the Incredible Hulk’s ripped physique masterfully complements any man’s own sense of toned muscularity. The ink also reveals a dual nature, which is comprised of a mild-mannered exterior that hides beastly forces underneath....

The skull is one of the most basic symbols that humans are hardwired to recognize. Humans can see faces in even small patterns of similar design, like simple shapes in nature. The human skull is a shape that not only connects instantly to human recognition, but it exemplifies death and peace all at once. The skull is often thought of as a symbol of mortality amongst the cultures of the world....

Too realistic to be abstract, yet too ambiguous and inconsistent to make a single coherent impression, surrealism tattoos are a hodgepodge of parts that make up one fantastical creation. Surrealism is a philosophy manifesting itself as art and described as the juxtaposition of dreams and reality to create the purported super-reality. It’s liberation from the human mind, a revolution of social views and principles. Galaxies, repeating patterns, nature or any manner of objects in the place of a human face, the missing face peering out from beetle wings and stone statues, beasts that seem to pull themselves out of the geometric portal of a two dimensional shape, inanimate objects that form animals, the creature that makes up the human and the human that makes up the creature, a distorted view of a scene, normal or otherwise, through a peephole, it is truly the embodiment of anything goes....

The monumental gallantry of a giraffe tattoo is righteously renowned for a wide variety of stylish guys. These gentle giants are capable of instilling timeless allure for any man’s vision of stellar ink. Giraffe ink is a potent way to indicate your status as an alpha male. Their elongated necks are directly equated to social status. This height also grants the ability to see far and wide, so they are revered among those who emphasize a far-reaching perspective in their worldly endeavors....

Ichiro’s Full Card Series of Single Malt Japanese whisky sold for HK$11.9 million (US$1.5m) last week. The card series single malt from iconic lost Japanese distillery Hanyu was part of the Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky Sale, which took place in Hong Kong on 20-21 November. Each bottle in Ichiro’s set represents a playing card in a deck of cards and was sourced from a single cask dating from 1985 to 2014....

When the sun sets and the temperature drops (and the insects seem to appear out of nowhere), it’s tempting to abandon the patio for the comfort of indoors. But the right patio design will let you enjoy your backyard no matter the time of day. These patio lighting ideas will show you how easy it is to add functional and atmospheric light to your favorite outdoor space. Deck Patio Lighting Ideas One light source isn’t always enough, especially if you live in a rural area....

The Joker is one of the most iconic villains of the comic world, and he has been represented in some exceptionally jarring and provocative works. Heath Ledger instantly pops into mind for many people who claim he played the definitive Joker, but Mark Hamill’s interpretation from the animated DC universe might be the most well-known example. He is singularly crazy and ingenious, and his antics have been labeled hilarious to homicidal....

Dark and gothic, a skull tattoo on your chest can be either morbidly beautiful or exquisitely terrifying. This primal symbol of the extremes of human existence is truly a worthy subject for your ink. There’s something primal about the delicate, fearsome beauty of a skull. That familiar grinning visage lingers in our collective unconscious almost like a taunt from the black shores of mortality. A skull tattoo, front and center of your body, can be a way to taunt back....

Thorn tattoo designs carry different meanings for different people. Some associate thorns with the intertwinement of beauty and pain, the poetic reminder that “every rose has its thorn.” Others associate thorns with honor and sacrifice, the heavy crown worn by those dedicated to absolving the sins of others through their own undertaking. Like all tattoos, the reason one may choose a thorn tattoo is highly personal, but the result is seldom anything less than breathtaking....

Islay distillery Bowmore is introducing two new additions to their older age whiskies: Bowmore Timeless 27 Year Old and Bowmore Timeless 31 Year Old. Each Timeless Series bottling is a limited edition of just 3,000 bottles, with the 27 year old available worldwide, and the 31 year old through global travel. The timeless series reflects Bowmore’s 240 year Islay whisky crafting legacy. “For the Bowmore Timeless Series, the key is the careful selection of the right casks at the right time,” said Bowmore Master Blender, Ron Welsh....

As the fastest land animal, the cheetah is a pure symbol for speed, power, and agility. Its potential is hidden under a fragile facade that is the result of the refined body weight and aerodynamic nature of the beast. Cheetahs are one of nature’s top predators, and for good reason. It is the fastest animal in the world, at least on dry land, and its size allows it to hunt prey of staggering speed and weight....

The anvil is a symbol of knowledge and craftsmanship, and the tool itself took ages to perfect into the shape everyone knows today. Anvils represent strength and pride in workmanship for those who employ one in their blacksmithing hobby or profession. For ages, men have used giant slabs of metal on which to shape other pieces of metal into weapons of other tools. Bronze and iron were once the material of choice, but steel eventually took their place as the preferred medium....

As children we often dreamed of or threatened to run away to join the circus. Something about the colorful and slightly strange life on the road, surrounded by those who never quite fit in, and basking in the nightly applause of visitors from near and far was an irresistible prospect. As we grow older we abandon such fantasies–or do we? If the tattoo world has anything to say about, the circus is still with us and an operation of one....

Create the perfect backyard getaway with these above ground pool decks. With these awesome ideas, every backyard can feel like a tropical resort. An above ground pool is more affordable than an inground swimming pool. In some cases, it may be the only way a homeowner can enjoy their private pool. Due to poor soil conditions, zoning requirements, or a lack of space, sometimes an inground pool just isn’t possible....

To maximize your horoscope’s brilliance, all it takes is an austere Aries tattoo. This forceful sign provides immense magnetism and extreme masculinity to any man’s inking landscape. As the first sign contained by the Zodiac, Aries has a forceful reputation for manliness. Impetuosity is its trademark, so it makes sense that this realm of astrology is represented by the ram. Even its streamlined V-shaped logo is intended to showcase the creature’s rigorous horns....