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When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once.

Drawstrings really come in handy when you need to keep sweatpants or shorts secure or cinch up that hoodie to block out the elements. However, as most of us know all too well, drawstrings can easily ...

Jeans are a foundational component of most wardrobes, but between classic silhouettes—like straight-legs and flares—and more controversial ones (skinny jeans, anyone?), it can be hard to decide what ...

This easy drawstring bag sews up quick, and they are ideal for a beginning sewer. If you feel sewing is intimidating, this is the perfect project for you. All the seams are simple straight lines, and ...

Make your own Huggy Buddy with this easy and adorable crochet tutorial – a DIY worry doll that’s perfectly sized for a necklace, keychain, backpack, or purse! This mini companion is designed to bring ...

They were once the accessory of choice for hikers, paupers and pupils. No adult with even vague ambitions of style would be caught dead with one. But backpacks have hitchhiked into greater acceptance.