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Household Chores 101: A Grown Man’s Guide to Doing Laundry

As doing the laundry is an essential life skill, we've written a no-nonsense guide to help grown men master this household chore.
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How to Cancel Stitch Fix

Here are a few tips and tricks on how to cancel Stitch Fix.
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A Guide on How to Cook and Clean Dungeness Crab

Dungeness crab is one of the most delicious crustaceans out there, in season more than half of the year. Here's how to enjoy it.
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How To Sharpen a Knife and Hone It for Sharp Edges

Having sharp knives makes slicing and dicing in the kitchen easier and safer. Find out the best way to sharpen a knife here.

What to Wear to a New Year’s Eve Party

New Year's Eve calls for the best menswear for the occasion, no questions asked. Here are our top picks for tailored style this New Year's Eve.
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How to Choose a Men’s Overcoat for Winter

Layering up in style just got easier, that is, if you know how to choose an overcoat for winter for men. Here are a few helpful tips.
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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.
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What Exactly Is A Jammy Egg?

What exactly is a “jammy” egg? Contestants and judges on the Food Network love this adjective, but what sets a jammy egg apart from a typical soft-boiled version?
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Tips on How to Practice Sustainable Eating

Sustainable food practices protect the environment while nourishing your body. Learn what's involved in food sustainability practices here.
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How To Make A Perfect Spiked Milkshake in 2022

Spirited shakes are a pretty common sight on restaurant dessert lists, but they’re also easy to re-create at home, as long as you have the right resources.
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This is How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

A lot of people can get discouraged when they slip up on their New Year's Resolutions. Try these tips to keep on track even if you slip up.
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How to Cross Country Ski (Complete with Video)

These tips and tricks will teach you how to cross country ski will help you learn how to ski and improve your skills.
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How To Get Motivated To Work Out When You Don’t Want to

Finding the motivation to work out isn't hard. There are countless ways to get motivated but here are a few ideas that will help.
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Learn How to Poach Pears Like the Pros Do

Poached pears seem intimidating but shouldn't be. Here's how to make the wintry dish like a pro, and some pairings to boot.
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How to Tie a Bow Tie: A Video Guide to the Best Bow Tie

Alex Wilcox, founder of Lord Willy’s haberdashery in New York City, teaches us how to tie a bow tie. Watch the video or follow our easy, step-by-step visual guide.

This is How to Serve and Enjoy Champagne

Start 2022 right with master sommelier Brahm Callahan as he educates us on the finer points of serving Champagne.
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A Cocktail Sage Shares Her Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine may not have the most attractive name but it can produce the most attractive flavors. Here's an amazing recipe to try this winter.
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How To Increase Serotonin Naturally to Boost Your Mood

Boost your mood with natural ways to increase serotonin.
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How to Start a Meal Plan According to a Dietician

Meal planning can help you save time and money and stick to your dietary goals.
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How to Cook Pasta the Right Way Every Time

Cooking pasta may seem easy, but it’s even easier to mess up. These simple tips will help you cook pasta the right way every time
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How to Waterproof a Tent

By taking three simple steps to better waterproof your tent, you can greatly improve your odds while camping in wet weather.
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A Guide on How to Pair Scotch and Cheese

It's not everyday people think of scotch and cheese as partners. This is the guide to show you how to do it properly.
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How to Remove Deodorant Stains From Clothes

Removing those embarrassing deodorant stains from your lovely clothes can be done in a blink of an eye if you follow the correct steps.
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How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

It's cranberry sauce season, people. Here are three sauce recipes that utilize the zippy red fruit, all perfect for the upcoming holidays.
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9 Tips to Having a Healthy Thanksgiving

Learn how you can enjoy a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving meal without derailing your diet.
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How to Make Vegan Soul Food

Vegan soul food is just as delicious as traditional soul food.
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How to Cancel Blue Apron

Blue Apron meal kit subscription plans can be canceled from your account page.
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs are delicious and easy to make. They are fun gifts, too. Here is an easy hot chocolate bomb recipe.
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How to Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a healthy, delicious staple in the best of times, but now that people are focusing more on shelf-stable items that are also good for you, the classic sandwich spread has taken on a whole new level of importance.
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How to Use a Vibrating Foam Roller Like Tom Brady

A vibrating foam roller can decrease the likelihood of injury during a workout and retrain the body and brain to loosen muscles and aid recovery. Tom Brady is saying you should try it.
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How to Cancel Sling TV

These are the easiest ways to cancel your Sling TV subscription.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Tying

We've compiled everything you need to know to get into fly tying for fishing.
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How To Hike With a Dog: 6 Tips To Keep in Mind Before Hitting the Trails

Hiking can be an enriching experience for you and your pooch. However, you need to keep these six tips in mind to ensure your dog's safety in the trail.
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How To Cancel Disney+: Can You Do It From Your Phone?

Disney+ may not be the right streaming service for you, so here's how to cancel it if you no longer need it.
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How to Learn a Musical Instrument All By Yourself

Learning how to play a musical instrument all by yourself might be too overwhelming but with this guide, you'll be able to nail 'Chopsticks' soon enough.
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Tap Your Inner Ron Swanson with This Epic Memorial Day Meat Recipe

It's time to loosen those belts and prepare to dig in to this amazing Memorial Day meat feast courtesy of San Francisco's EPIC Steak.
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How To Make the Perfect Sushi at Home, According To a Master Sushi Chef

Chef Derek Wilcox shares his expertise on sushi making.
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How to Change a Tire, Complete With Hacks and Mistakes To Avoid

Don't wait to be stuck in the middle of nowhere before learning how to change a tire. Knowing how to do such task is a timeless skill needed in emergencies.
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The Best Bug Out Bag Essentials

Bug-out bags are self-contained survival kits that include all the essentials the average person needs to survive the first 72 hours after a natural disaster.
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How to Use a Chainsaw Without Losing a Finger (Or Worse)

Cutting down trees in your front yard is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. STIHL teaches us how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively, from the proper gear to the correct starting method.
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Soak in Your Summer Adventures By Learning How to Hang a Hammock

Hammock Enthusiast Derek Hanson has written the ultimate guide, filled with illustrations, easy tips, and essential techniques on how to hang a hammock. 
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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.
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Expert Tips on How to Forage for Mushrooms and Not Die

When foraging, Shouse says, there are a couple of tips and tricks you can employ to ensure a successful (and health-preserving) excursion. These instructions come courtesy of chef Seadon Shouse of Halifax in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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How to Make Your Own Labels for Booze (and Why You Should)

Need a homemade gift idea or just want to liven up your own collection? Here's how to make custom labels for your bottles and cans of booze.
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How to Make Your Own Short Mead

Short meads, aka low-alcohol honey wine, require less time to ferment and can be enjoyed in larger quantities without worry imminent intoxication.
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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.
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How to Make Raw Fermented Hot Sauce at Home

While the standard vinegar-based hot sauce favored by foodies brings the sting, tears, and more, lacto-fermented hot sauce brings a new palette of flavors
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Hop Growing Guide: How to Grow Your Own Hops at Home

Hops add blissful bitterness to beer. Here's a gardening guide to grow your own at home.

How to Make the Best Hurricane Cocktail this Summer

Famously from New Orleans, the Hurricane is often made completely wrong.
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The Low Down On the Strangest Tuxedo Component, the Cummerbund

Many guys think of the cummerbund as little more than that odd sash they're obligated to wear to prom or a wedding without really knowing why.