Life Skills Archives

I Should Have Failed Shop Class and 5 Other Things I Learned at the Craftsman Blogger Summit

Craftsman flew 15 not-so-tool savvy folks from around the web and gave them a primer on DIY skills and using tools. The outcome? A host of tricks and know-how no man should be without.

50 Tips on Grooming, Style, and Living a Better Life

In life there are ways to do small things smarter that can have a significant impact on your quality of living. We've got 50 tips, tricks and hacks for what you wear, how you take care of yourself and... [more]

Forget Someone’s Name? What Would Rob Do?

There's nothing more embarrassing than forgetting someone's name when seeing them out somewhere or worse when put in a situation requiring an introduction. Check out these tips from NPR contributor ... [more]

10 Ways To Not Look Like An Idiot As You Give A Best Man Speech

Giving a toast at a wedding is one of the greatest honors you'll experience in life. With this comes a lot of pressure to be philosophical, nostalgic and witty. Follow these 10 guidelines and you'll ... [more]

5 Math Lessons You Should Remember From Middle School

We did just enough to get by thinking we'd never actually need any of it. But in the real world, you need math. Whether splitting a check, buying new hardwood floors, or figuring the payout of a split... [more]

Six Supposedly Feminine Skills That Every Man Should Master

Admittedly, in our current world, the thickheaded male perspective of "this is a man's job and that is a woman's job" is thankfully dwindling by the day, but there are still a great deal of guys out ... [more]

How to Find a Doctor That’s Perfect… For You

Picking a doctor isn’t quite the five-minute decision most people make it out to be. Not that it has to be a drawn-out process either. By knowing what to look for and which questions to ask, it ... [more]

What You Should Know Before You Buy Your First New Car

You've saved and scrimped and somehow found yourself with a big wad of car cash smack dab in the middle of a buyer's market. Here are the facts, tips, and secrets you need to know before you slip ... [more]

Stick It: Glues Vs. Epoxies (Or How to Fix All Your Stuff)

As a man, your drive to build something is equaled only by your urge to destroy things. Whether you're building a monument to manliness or just repairing one, knowing which liquid steel to use is ... [more]