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Easy Guidelines for A Can’t-Fail First Date Getup

Congratulations on getting a date, job well done, sir. But your mission is far from accomplished. Your next potential stumbling block is that age-old question: What’s appropriate to wear? Relax, you... [more]

The 10 Minute Handyman: How to Fix a Stripped Hole

When faced with a minor home repair, the man lacking confidence does one of two things: ignores it or calls a repair man. Instead, earn a few man points by doing simple home repairs yourself. Here, we... [more]

The Weekend Bag: Primer Approved

If you decide to go on a last minute weekend trip the question becomes not 'what should I pack?' but 'what should I pack in?'. A suitcase is excessively big and bulky, and a book bag is too small and ... [more]

The Rub on Grills: An Intro to Dry Rubs and Wet Rubs

As long as you've got your cook times down, you're probably making some pretty good food on the grill. But if you want to turn good into great, it's time to master the art of dry and wet rubs and open... [more]

Survival SOG Style

When you need something sharp for your survival kit, look no further than SOG. From hacking through the jungle to packing an entire toolbox in your pocket, we pick the right tool for the job.

Don Draper’s Suit: How to Dress Like a Modern Day Mad Man

Don Draper may not be the best of gentlemen, but he certainly has great style. With Mad Men Season 4 starting tomorrow, we decided to take a look at getting the look -- on the cheap.

Surviving Armageddon: Creating an End of the World Survival Pack

The world will end some day, likely when the sun fries the Earth in a few billion years. If the end comes before that though, you can better your survival odds by packing the right gear. As the Boy ... [more]

What the Heck is a Roth IRA?

When you finally start pulling in some money, investing in your retirement may seem like the last thing you want to put it towards. Having a lot of confusing choices like 401(k), Traditional IRA, 403... [more]

17 Free Inspirational iPhone Backgrounds

We could all use some encouragement now and again, and if you're anything like us, the frequency that we check our phones has become nothing short of a bad habit. Primer has killed two birds with one ... [more]