How to Wrap a Present in 2 Easy Methods (Video)
It's the holiday season and that means you have to wrap some — or maybe a sleighful — of presents. In case you've forgotten (or never learned how), we've put together a fun video to teach you the basics of how to wrap a present.
Home Maintenance Checklist: How to Prepare Your Property for Each Season
Caring for a home is a joy that comes with great responsibility and requires a decent serving of know-how. Learn more with our home maintenance checklist.
Hanukkah Is Over But We’re Still Making These Crispy Latkes
James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya of the modern Israeli restaurant Safta shares how to make latkes with apple butter and salmon roe ikra so we can enjoy "glorified hash browns" through the new year.
How to Rent an Awesome Ride For Your Wedding
The list of to do’s when planning a wedding is almost overwhelming, but not all have to be daunting. While not as important as a well-tailored suit or dazzling dress, the getaway car and/or honeymoon transportation is an opportunity to show some class.
How to Fell a Tree With an Axe
Whether you need to gather firewood, get rid of problem trees, or become a better outdoorsman, here's how to fell a tree with an axe.
How and Why You Should Learn to Smoke Cheese
Up the ante for the next party by learning how to smoke cheese the right way. This simple and delicious method comes courtesy of Oklahoma Joe's.
How to Pair Tequila With Any Dish: Pizza, Burgers, and Ice Cream, Olé
The CEO of Casa Noble, Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo, helps us pair foods like pizza, ice cream, and burgers with the perfect tequila expression from the brand. We hope you're hungry.
How to Ice Fish: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Ice fishing can be complicated, dangerous, and also extremely relaxing. We put together the best tips, tricks, and gear to help you catch the big one.
How to Winterize Your Grill and Make It Last
Before the cold weather comes, your grilling gear should be properly cleaned and stored. Here's are three easy steps for winterizing our grill, as well as additional safety tips for gas grills.
How to Get Rid of a Cold, According to an Actual Doctor
Every year, cold and flu season hits like a hurricane. For advice on how to get rid of a cold quickly, we turned to Dr. Kate Moran, emergency medicine physician for USACS Colorado West, for some doctor's orders.
How to Throw a Bloody Great (Grown-Up) Halloween Party
The following guide will walk you through the steps to throw a bloody fang-tastic grown-up Halloween party, including creepy food and cocktails, the soundtrack, games, decorations, and costume ideas. Cheers to a hell of a good time this All Hallow's Eve.
Footwear Facts: How to Weather- and Waterproof Your Boots
Fall is a disastrous time for footwear. Freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail, and all other forms of autumnal precipitation can wreak havoc on even the toughest shoes if you don’t take the proper precautions.Here's the ultimate guide to weather- and waterproofing your boots.
How to Cook Soft Shell Crab at Home
Though it seems like a daunting task, cleaning and cooking soft shell crab is actually quite simple. To get some expert tips on how to do it right, we employed the help of chef Ken Frank from Michelin-starred La Toque restaurant at The Westin Verasa Napa.
How to Break Up with Someone the Right Way
Having dumped and been dumped, we're going to tell you how to break up with someone. All people are different and all relationships are different, but there remains a cardinal set of principles and do-nots that can help you walk away from a breakup without feeling like the bad guy.
How to Make Empanadas With 5 Ingredients or Less
Empanada royalty Lorena Cantarovici, founder and head chef at Maria Empanada in Denver, teaches us the secret of making perfect empanadas with only five ingredients: the Caprese empanada.
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash the Simplest Way
Spaghetti squash has all the yummy qualities you love about other squash varieties and its noodle texture makes it a perfect delivery vessel for your favorite pasta recipes. To get the most out of this unique vegetable, preparation is key. Find out how to cook spaghetti squash in our step-by-step guide.
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.
Driver’s Ed: How to Drive a Stick Shift
There are several reasons why knowing how to operate a manual transmission is important, from emergency situations to sheer enjoyment. In this step-by-step guide, we'll teach you how to drive a stick like a pro.
How to Get Rid of Allergy Symptoms, According to the Experts
We spoke to allergy experts around the country to get secret tips and trick on how to get rid of allergies in the throes of pollen purgatory, and ways to prevent allergies from hitting.
How to Hold a Knife and Use it Like a Pro (Video)
When you're chopping meat and vegetables in the kitchen, how you hold your knife is as important as the cut you use. We asked Eytan Zias, owner of Portland Knife House, to show us how to property use a chef's knife (with demos on one of the most difficult veggies: an onion).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.