Man Made DIY

Today's been a day of snow and special places, so let's finish it up with the perfect combo: a handmade igloo in your very own backyard. I mean, it's cold outside, you've probably got some extra time off this week, and when it's all over, you've got an igloo in your backyard. Oh, and its free.

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As we've remarked before, guys simply love to have a space of their own. Tree houses, workshops, garages, bars... being a man brings a strong sense of place. And it's true for all kinds of men, from average guys to some of the world's best known.

So, here's a collection of some of the working and relaxing spaces of some of Western society's most well known gents: presidents, famous authors, inventors, scientists...all of whom have made a pretty big impact.

Lance Armstrong - the U.S. cyclist who has become a household name for his Tour de France performance and ubiquitous yellow bracelets - has retired into a Spanish colonial outside Austin, Texas. It's pretty gigantic, and contains all the elements of traditionally masculine decor - lots of wood, leather, and warm colors.