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A smash-hit television show in the ‘90s, the Power Rangers are an action-packed blast from the past. Far from being a simple piece of nostalgia, the Power Rangers franchise continues to grow its audience to this day. Every little boy born in the nineties remembers the Power Rangers tv show. Crime fighting teens each had their own unique weapon, personality, and of course- color. When the characters “morphed” into their superhero selves on television, they personified justice, friendship, and teamwork in their fight against evil....

Supercars don’t get much rarer than the Isdera Imperator 108i. This retro German automobile was originally going to be a Mercedes-Benz, but the automaker knocked back designer Eberhard Schultz’s plans in 1978. While they didn’t like the look of the CW311 concept, Mercedes provided Schultz with the financial backing to produce the car under his own company, Isdera. Assembly began in 1984 and continued until 1993, with a total of 30 Isdera Imperator 108i’s being built....

Don’t despair if you have a low basement ceiling. There are many ways to turn it into one of your favorite basement features! Even though most of us are the right height to walk easily beneath a low basement ceiling, many of them still feel low enough to make us instinctively duck our heads. Feeling like a room is particularly squatty leaves many wondering if it’s even possible to turn their basement into a beautiful, comfortable space....

If your tattoo quest is all about elegant, symmetrical designs, deeply symbolic meanings, and history that goes back as far as ancient Egypt, then look no farther. These scarab tattoos are guaranteed to satisfy your deepest thirst for intricate and meaningful body art. Revamp your style completely with an intricate scarab extending its delicate wings across your chest, or add a smaller variation of the Egyptian beetle holding the sun to your array of tattoos....

The ancient Romans placed artful tiles on their floors to tell an array of stories and delight their guests, while the Victorians covered the floorboards with sumptuous carpeting. But what of the painted floor? Just as ancient in adornment and favor, the painted floor has taken on a whole new identity to fit the modern realm of domestic design. From geometric stenciling to lush hand-painted frescos, the painted floor is an eclectic alternative to the standard generic....

While it’s true the praying hands design holds significant meaning in most religious groups today, you might be surprised to know it actually means thank you in Japanese culture. The iconic design has even been depicted by the German print-maker, Albrecht Durer in c. 1508. If you were to visit the Albertina museum in Vienna Austria, you could still see it today. Now, while this style may be highly popular alongside things like Bible quotes, angels, crosses, or rosary beads, there’s more to it than just a purely religious meaning for some gentlemen....

If nostalgia is your game, then there’s no better way to play it than with Pokémon ink. For over 20 years, millions of people across the world have been deep in the throes of Pokémon fever and the release of each game has brought a new resurgence in popularity. Now that Pokémon GO has a firm grip on the zeitgeist, it’s never been a better time to get one of the pocket monsters scribed on your body....

Beastly benevolence is fearlessly flaunted with a boisterous bear claw tattoo. The intrepid insignia of this badass behemoth is unquestionably dominant in every possible regard. Bear claw tattoos are rambunctious and righteous! They are renowned among all kinds of men, so their presence is bound to earn tremendous praise. These succinct emblazonments conjure majestic implications that are divinely suited for environmentalists. Activists who fight for animal rights particularly relish in these wildly uncouth symbols....

Have you seen unique tattoos with four black bars? This type of tattoo is called the Black Flag, and has recently become a big part of pop culture with the origins starting during the 1980s with the rise of the punk music scene. A black flag tattoo still remains a popular ink design throughout the United States and quite possibly the world. It is more than just being a tribute to a popular punk band that was famous during a time where punk music was an underground scene....

Africa means many things to many people, and as the cradle of humanity it has inspired a richness of cultural reverence that continues to find its way into some of the most beautiful and powerful tattoo art in the world today. The continent has drawn individuals from near and far for hundreds of years, looking to savor the breathtaking landscape, wildlife, and history. Recent centuries of war, poverty, and exploitation have endangered the region, making it all the more precious for those who wish to honor and protect it....

Farmhouse kitchen design doesn’t have to be shabby chic. A modern approach to this favorite style creates a clean and updated touch. The farmhouse kitchen trend is in full swing, but rustic or French country farmhouse kitchen design doesn’t exactly blend with all homes. While you may want to do a farmhouse design, it may be too rustic for your home’s overall design and decor. But this doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream of a farmhouse kitchen....

“Mercury” otherwise known as Hermes, could been seen sporting wings in Greek and Roman mythology. Though, you might be surprised to know he also had wings on his ankles, which were said to make him travel faster. In religion the symbolism of wings takes on a whole new meaning with the idea of protection and guidance. Of course, this style can be purely religious in purpose too. However, for most men, this design associates itself with the notion that everyone has a guardian angel watching over them....

Sometimes overlooked as too basic, the geometric design world is open to an unbelievable amount of history and symbolism. Most simple line designs are derived from basic tribal designs, though some seek out modern inspiration in the form of minimalism. These tribal designs were often given to signify a life event or to mark the passing of a rite to advance your standing in the community. The marks were placed in specific locations so that other who have gone through the same rite could immediately see who and what standing you were....

The style evolution of the basement has been slow in the making, but thanks to the visionaries of today the basement has enjoyed a miraculous renaissance. No longer a dimly lit and downright foreboding afterthought, the modern basement is an extension of the household and valuable addition at that. If you’re looking for more than a laundry room and storage catchall, the present-day basement design may just be your true calling....

Let’s face it, air pumps at most gas stations these days are the worst. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across pumps that are either out of order, a pain to operate, or cost near a dollar or more to fill up. Luckily, you can skip the hassle and keep an essential tool nearby like a portable air compressor in the trunk of your vehicle. Best of all, with a portable air compressor on hand, it doesn’t matter where the nearest gas station air pump is, nor where your current location is....

Tattoos have evolved as an artwork, and the possibilities have grown significantly. You are no longer limited to the flat plane that your skin offers — with the right artist, you can create artwork that looks larger than life and seems to rise right off your body. The unique anatomy of your hand creates some interesting possibilities for 3D tattoos. You can play off the different bones and tendons to create some intricate designs....

Tribal scorpion tattoos effortlessly sketch out the magnitude of your awesome life quest. As the quintessential tribal tattoo, the symbolic scorpion represents the tenacity needed to cinch your goals. As one of the most ancient tattoos, the scorpion depicts primal predators that achieves any mission. With this body ink, demonstrate your resilience and readiness to win every time. As one of the most recognizable zodiac signs, the scorpion represents one of twelve original constellations the ancients acknowledged for its breadth of power and intuition....

Danish craft brewery Mikkeller has joined forces with Warner Bros Consumer Products to launch a range of Game of Thrones-inspired beers. The multi-year partnership celebrates Westeros one stein at a time, with the brewing, labeling, and packaging to reflect elements of the fantasy epic Game of Thrones. Mikkeller’s Iron Anniversary IPA “From the very beginning, collaborations have been one of the key elements in Mikkeller’s universe and are one of the things we have the most fun with and love the most,” said Founder and Creative Director of Mikkeller Mikkel Bjergsø....

Not too long ago, cars were easy to fix because they didn’t have high-end technical issues or complex electronics to deal with. Any home mechanic can fix minor car problems (almost every problem was minor back in the day!) with a few basic mechanic tools. But those days are gone! As technology got more complex, so were cars, too. What used to be a few metal pieces and a basic engine is now an intricate work of modern art combined with computerized parts that the average owner knows almost nothing about....

Super messy closets are something most of us probably take as a given. Crumpled up t-shirts, mismatched hangers, a laundry pile a mile high—none of that matters when it’s crammed behind a closed door, right? Not necessarily. Even if you only look in your closet at the beginning of your day, an organized layout can make a difference between getting dressed in a flash and wasting half an hour looking for your favorite t-shirt…again....