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The Secret Manual to
Affordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY
for the Self-made Man
The Shoes You Buy Will Last Longer If You Just Understand This
The good, the bad, and the boogiemen of shoe construction.
A Weekend Guide to Japanese Whisky
Some of the best whisky in the world doesn’t come from Scotland.
Things You Use All The Time Once You Have Them
For someone who’s been around the block, these have become the tools of the trade.
I Have Over 50 Plants in my LA Apartment, So I Put Together a Quick and Simple Plant Guide
Plants bring your home to life – here's how to, you know, not kill them.
This Super Common Gym Lift Causes A Disproportionate Amount Of Injuries In Regular Guys
The only thing that will keep you from your fitness goals more than a lack of motivation? Injury.
Preparing for Fatherhood: 21 Things We Don’t Teach Men About Having a Baby
Go beyond the bland advice offered by friends and blogs to discover what it’s really like to have a baby and get pro tips for preparing to make it the best it can be.
11 Budget Items I’ve Had for More Than 5 Years
Some things break like clockwork. Others surprise you.
18 Spring Menswear Deals Worth Grabbing: Layers, Shorts & Warm-Weather Upgrades
Smart deals that actually make sense to wear right now—from early spring layers to summer-ready picks that won’t sit in your closet.
My Personal Style Now that I’m Basically Middle-Aged
What looks good at 22 rarely holds up after a mortgage, a meltdown, and a midsection.
The 30 Best Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Spring Sale Right Now
Big brands, fast-moving deals, and the kind of everyday stuff you’ll actually use.
The Getup: The First Trip of Spring
Clean layers, textured essentials, and road-ready staples built for the first real break in the weather.
Your Brain Hates Focus—Here’s How to Work Around It
Structure for the squishy parts of getting things done.