How to Properly Clean and Stow Your Travel Gear
Now is the perfect time to sanitize and organize our luggage and travel gear.
How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work
Research shows that long-distance relationships can be more successful than geographically-close ones. Here's how to have a long-distance relationship that is fun, trusting, and intimate.
The 7 Best Hemp Clothing Brands to Shop Sustainably in 2020
The hemp clothes we’re seeing these days are anything but hippie threads. With its airy weight, breathability and soft texture, hemp turns out to be the perfect fiber for all your summer wardrobe staples. Here are a few of our favorite hemp clothing brands.
Tips for Doing Your Taxes During Coronavirus
A seasoned tax professional addresses the most pressing issues about filing taxes during COVID-19, including the deadline extension.
A Beginner’s Guide to Drag, from Trans Rights to Tipping Etiquette
You may feel shy out of fear of offending performers or overworking marginalized people. We’re here to break down the basics of drag.
A Practical Guide to Writing While Quarantined
Just because you've got the time doesn't mean you have to write the next Great American Novel.
How to Make Boxed Mac and Cheese Better
We all love boxed mac and cheese, but even it can be improved with some creative ingredients. Go from Kraft to craft in quarantine.
Your Guide to Getting a Puppy
From the first night at home to training, this guide to getting a puppy will help you become the best dad dog on the block.
Why Men Are Turning to Virtual Stylists to Look Zoom-Ready
Work clothes aren't comfortable for Working From Home, but sweats aren't professional. We talk to stylists at personal style services Trunk Club and Stitch Fix.
What are the Meat Sweats and How Can You Avoid Them?
What's that familiar flush of heat and perspiration that plagues lovers of barbecue? Learn about the meat sweats and how to keep them at bay.
Is Calisthenics Right For You? A Guide to Bodyweight Workouts
We asked professional trainers what exactly calisthenics is, the best exercises for a bodyweight workout, and realistic expectations.
How to Appreciate Jazz: A Beginner’s Guide
Jazz can be intimidating but the genre is a true American art form and something every listener can enjoy exploring.
How to Drink Less: A Guide for the Sober-Curious
Your lifestyle shouldn't be all excess all the time, especially when it comes to imbibing. Here are some helpful routes to take to drink less.
The Ultimate Work-From-Home Style Guide
Studies show that dressing up stimulates creativity, which is what we all need during these trying times.
The Interesting and Delicious World of Fortified Wines
Fortified wines makes up a vast category within the drinks realm, encompassing everything from aromatic vermouth to decadent port.
Understanding the Burgeoning World of Japanese Wine
It's not going to happen overnight, but Japanese wine is a growing entity and may someday give local staples like sake some healthy competition.
Experts Weigh In on the Tailored Style Trend of 2022
Today’s tailored clothing incorporates all the comfort and performance that we’ve come to love from our favorite athleisure brands.
What Is Umami in Wine? A Closer Look at the Fifth Type of Taste
Known as the fifth flavor and residing somewhere between savory and earthy, umami is a present-day obsession among foodies and winos alike.
What Exactly Is Prog-Rock? We Break Down the Music Genre
Part rock 'n' roll, part anti-pop progressive mindset, Prog-Rock is the music genre you never knew you needed to expand your horizons.
How to Grill Burgers The Right Way Every Time
Think you know how to grill a burger? OK. But do you know how to grill the ultimate burger? Chef Kevin Schantz has some tasty suggestions.
How to Discover New Music in the Digital Age
Roughly 24,000 songs are uploaded to streaming services every day. How do you navigate a wasteland of audio? We've shared the most accessible ways of finding new music.
5 White Wine Varietals Worthy of Cellar Aging
We tend to think of red wines and port when we imagine cellaring bottles but these whites are proof that time can do great things to a lot of varietals.
A Beginner’s Guide to Pro Wrestling, From Suplexes to T-Shirt Sales
The pro wrestling industry has undergone a massive revolution. The plots are becoming interesting and accessible again.
It’s Time to Start Thinking About Your Heart Health
Cancer conjures fear, yet many people are acutely unaware of the silent killer that is cardiovascular disease.
A Beginner’s Guide to Capturing the Northern Lights
Make the most of your trip to see the Aurora Borealis and bring home stunning pictures with these easy tips.
How to Get Over a Fight
These psychiatrist-recommended techniques for getting over a fight will let you turn the lemons of human conflict into the lemonade of a happy relationship.
How to Cultivate Art Deco Style in Your Own Home
The look that defined the 1920s is back with a contemporary twist. Make way for the Soaring 2020’s.
Easy, Elegant, Elevated: Level Up Your Dinner Menu With Beans
As you leaf through cookbooks and recipe blogs for inspiration, we recommend for your consideration the humble bean.
How to Enjoy Watching Soccer When You’re Not a Diehard Fan
Soccer is a global sport not everybody gets. Here's how to better enjoy the many facets of the beautiful game.
A Guide to Austrian Wine Varietals
Austria is the alpine land of classical music and tremendous ski culture, but it's also home to a highly respectable wine scene.
The Real Difference Between Leather and Vegan Leather
Being vegan means making some very distinct choices in fields that extend beyond what you ingest. If you are vegan, it's important to know how to distinguish good vegan leather from bad.
You Can Sous Vide Your Cocktails. Here’s How.
The sous vide machine proves an especially apt example of this shift, since very few non-professional cooks made use of this tool up until a few short years ago. Sous vide machines allow users to put ingredients into sealed plastic vessels and then submerge them in warm water to cook.
How to Decant Wine in 7 Simple Steps
Simply pouring this wine out of the bottle can mean getting a mouthful of grit, which can sometimes even be bitter ... it can definitely kill the experience of enjoying a fine glass of red. Decanting allows you to filter the sediment out of the wine, leaving the appearance and taste clear and vibrant.
How to Prepare for Fatherhood, According to a Father
Fatherhood changes every aspect of your life. You will feel differently about your partner, your parents, your work, your hobbies, your sleep, your diet — all of it. As President Eisenhower said, "Plans are worthless, but planning is essential."
What to Know About Makeup for Men, From First Blush to Current Trends
For those who identify as men, makeup can be an opportunity to break free from the confines of male stereotypes. With just a little swipe of lip balm or a pencil to the eyebrows, you can give the finger to what society says a man “ought” to be and redefine yourself as the man you truly are.
How to Cultivate Brutalist Style in Your Own Home
There’s so much more to this look than concrete. Check out our guide to cultivating a stylish and welcoming brutalist retreat.
How to Support Your Friend After He’s Had a Baby
So, your best friend just had a baby. It’s an understatement to say his life has changed. But whether you’ve acknowledged it or not, yours has, too. As close you and your bro have always been, your relationship has suddenly been driven apart by a bald, 8-pound bundle of joy. And tears. And diapers.
What Is Cuffing Season? Everything a Guy Needs to Know
Cuffing season describes the time roughly between October and February when normally single people find themselves with the urge to enter a new relationship and be “cuffed” or boo-ed up. Here's why.
What Every Guy Needs to Know About Testicular Cancer
Whatever you call them — testicles, balls, nuts, cojones, family jewels, gonads — it’s important for men to educate ourselves about the facts of this male-only affliction. We spoke to Dr. Paras H. Shah to learn everything we could about testicular cancer.
More than Just Puffin: A Quick Guide to Icelandic Cuisine
In Iceland, the Viking tradition looms large through culinary maneuvers that feature everything from tiny native berries to fermented shark.
How to Polish Shoes: 3 Easy Steps for Fancy Footwear
Because everyone should know how to polish their own shoes, we put together this quick walkthrough on the best way to give your shoes a proper shine.
How to Visit Antarctica: 5 Ways of Getting to the Bottom of the World
Ever thought about going to the land of snow and ice that is Antarctica? There are a variety of ways you can get there, but some will cost you. Here is a breakdown of the different ways you can travel to Antarctica.
Understanding the Difference Between Dry Hop and Wet Hop Beers
The difference between a dry-hopped beer and a wet-hopped beer isn't quite as obvious as it seems, but the results are almost always tasty. Here's how to distinguish the differences and some beers to try from each.
How to Have a Hard Conversation With Your Boss
It's never easy to have a serious conversation with a superior, but these tips will help, from sorting through your thoughts to scheduling the meeting and practicing your pitch until it’s perfect.
7 Things New Dads Wish They Knew Before the Baby Came
Words of wisdom and things a handful of new dads wish they’d known before it all started. And perhaps the wisdom will prove to be extremely beneficial to you as gear up for #dadlife or provide a moment of reflection and laughter knowing you weren’t the only one struggling.
How to Cook with Nutritional Yeast
Cooking with nutritional yeast is an easy way to add nutrients and a cheesy, plant-based creaminess to dishes and snacks. Check out these tips from functional medicine dietitian Brigid Titgemeier.
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends as a grown-up is hard, but definitely not impossible. Here are some tried and true tips and tricks for putting yourself out there and building your social circle as an adult.
How to Remove a Tick: A Simple Guide to Safely Getting Rid of Ticks
For even avid outdoorsmen, dangerous wildlife encounters are exceedingly rare. It’s the smaller critters -- ants, spiders, and ticks -- that are of greatest concern. Tick bites are among the most common and the most dangerous. Here’s a guide for avoiding and safely removing ticks.
How Does a Vasectomy Work: Your No-Frills Guide to Getting Snipped
To get a better idea of what a vasectomy is and how it works, we asked a medical expert to dispel some common myths about the procedure.
A Beginner’s Guide to Successful Antiquing
We're laying down all the tips and tricks you need to make your next antiquing adventure the most successful one yet! From things to look for to things to ask about, we cover it all.