Interested in making cool stuff out of PVC pipe? It’s easy—if you have the right materials. You can even make your own PVC pipe patio furniture. The PVC pipe offered at home centers for plumbing isn’t the best to use for furniture or outdoor projects because it’s brittle, ugly and can’t stand up to the sun. What Is Furniture Grade PVC? Furniture grade PVC is specially formulated and manufactured to meet higher standards of quality and aesthetics.

Nowadays when a big star comes out of the proverbial closet, it's almost a non-event. After all, what's the big deal, right? Coming out has become much more normalized and accepted in the media (as it should be!). Where it was once almost impossible for a young gay kid or teen to see any representation of themselves on TV or in films, these days the stigmas surrounding what it means to be a gay person in show biz have receded considerably.

Dreamworks Animation has reignited excitement for fans of the beloved blue villain-turned-hero with the announcement of “Megamind 2,” officially titled “Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate.” This eagerly anticipated sequel, set to premiere on March 1, promises to bring back the unique charm and wit that made the original 2010 film a standout hit. With a gross of over $320 million and a commendable 73% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the franchise has certainly left a mark on its audience.

Does your toilet bubble or gurgle when flushed? While it may not seem like a critical problem, it is a sign that something is wrong with your plumbing system and it needs to be fixed. I talked to two licensed plumbers, Alexander Siv and Jason Duda, to help explain the causes of a bubbling toilet, when you can fix it yourself and when to call in a pro to remedy this puzzling plumbing issue.

Before Vin Diesel starred in and created the Fast & Furious franchise, and before Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers, Vin Diesel was once just another aspiring actor selling Street Sharks action figures to pay the bills. In an incredible clip from 1994, the same year that Diesel was writing, directing and starring in the short film, Multi-Facial, which would play at Cannes the following year and eventually get him noticed by Steven Spielberg, Diesel was taking every gig that he could get, including toy salesman.