For my very first major award booking, I was able to explore Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Taipei (for an extended layover) all by signing up for a single credit card. All of the flights for this trip ended up costing me only $30.80 out of pocket. However, after considering all of the other benefits […]
The world of credit card miles and points has to be one of the most lucrative industries out there. That goes for the banks as well as the consumer. When you get a credit card as a consumer, you have a decision to make. Do you take advantage of the banks or do you let […]
Those of us who have traveled abroad, even the slightest, understand how insanely annoying and expensive it can be to obtain foreign currency. Getting some cash at an airport kiosk can be expensive and the lines are typically frustratingly long, which is the last thing you want to do after a long flight. ATMs are […]
A modern, minimal, and easy design for hanging coats and other accessories. Perfect for a home, such as our loft, that is missing a coat closet near the front door. This is also a great addition to a mud room or a unique alternative to a bedroom closet. All Materials Used Copper tubing size 3/4 […]
This was my recent transformation of the “office” area of the loft. We had really only one place to put a desk, but it was on a large wall in an awkward location that was close to the kitchen. I decided to do a hybrid of a desk/bar in exchange for the current eye sore. […]
The following day after our engagement, we set off on a European adventure to celebrate this exciting new chapter in our lives. In addition, this was a way for me to let loose and relax after such a long and stressful proposal (you can see that proposal story here). I rewarded myself in the best […]
Gotta love succulents! Especially when there is a clever way to hold and arrange them. Cinder blocks cost only about $1.50 USD each. This has to be one of the cheapest and easiest ways to create your own modern succulent planter. All Materials Used 16 double and 5 single cored cinder blocks Landscape fabric […]
On June 11th of 2016, after many months of stress and anxiety, I proposed to my girlfriend Kristina. It took a ton of planning and even a little decieving, but it ultimately paid off in the end. My girlfriend got a truly meaningful proposal, and our family and friends were involved in something that they […]
This is a cheap and easy way I found to build an outdoor bench using cinder blocks and wood. It is perfect for a patio, around a fire pit, or in a garden. I highly recommend pairing it with the succulent planter that I made to go along with this. You can find that post […]
It all started with our first international trip to Europe. It was a experience that we never expected would completely and permanently alter our lives forever. Just over 6 years later, I surprised my twin brother with a way to never forget such an impactful time: by getting a tattoo of our very first passport […]
