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5 Easy DIY Life Hacks to Make Common Projects Less Annoying

With a bit of how-to knowledge and a couple of easy DIY life hacks, you can tackle all sorts of projects around the house in less time and with less effort than you expect. We cover how to hang a picture, remove a stripped screw, fix a whole in drywall, repair bathroom caulk, clean a microwave.
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How to Grill Oysters in 2 Tasty Recipes (Video)

Learn how to grill oysters with Toadfish Outfitters and Charleston's The Macintosh, who also shared two delicious recipes for compound butter, one of the best pairings for grilled oysters.
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How to Buy a Round of Drinks for the Bar

Ever thought about buying drinks for everyone in the bar? You can pull off this generous move without going broke (or embarrassing yourself). Here's the guide on how to do it right.
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How to Peel and Devein Shrimp (Video)

With the right tools, you can clean a shrimp as easily as you can open a beer. Our video guide breaks down the steps on how to easily peel and devein shrimp.
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What to Expect From Your First Road Racing Experience

Amateur road racing is one of the most expensive hobbies out there, but it's also one of the most rewarding. In this two-part feature, we'll outline how to get started and what to expect from your first race.
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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.
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How to Take Instagram-Worthy Cocktail Pictures

Turn mixing into a full-time craft. Elliot Clark, aka the Apartment Bartender, shares six expert tips for taking better cocktail pics to post on Instagram.
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How to Care for Leather

Just because leather is durable doesn't mean it doesn't need to be cared for. Check out this easy guide on how to care for leather. Your boots will love it.
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Stop the Itchy Beard Before it Starts with these 5 Tips

Don't suffer through itchy beard growth. These five tips will help you slide through that stage better than a straight blade through hot lather.
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Winter is Coming: Why Air Duct Cleaning is Totally Worth It

Air duct cleaning is totally worth it. Having your air ducts cleaned, especially before winter, can help you breathe easier, dust less, even save some cash.
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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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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.
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Video: How To Choose the Perfect Blazer for Your Body

Looking to buy a blazer, but aren't sure what to look for? Check out these tips from Alex Wilcox of Lord Willy's to learn how to choose the perfect blazer
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Friends don’t pee on friends: how to treat jellyfish stings

While most jellyfish stings aren't fatal, many can be quite painful. Here are a some tips and tricks to teach you how to treat jellyfish stings.
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Choosing a bottle of wine with E&R wine shop

No tricks or secret methods here, just two wine enthusiasts sharing their hard-earned bottle selection experience.
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The Manual’s Guide to Fitting Sunglasses

The Manual's Guide to Fitting Sunglasses
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How to Care For Your Cast Iron Skillet

A good set of cast iron pans will last you a lifetime, but only if you take good care of them, so we're here with a few tips on how to keep your pans in pristine condition.