Hacks For Hanging Picture Frames and Other Wall Art
Hanging pictures and wall art is easy, once you learn a few of these quick and easy tips and tricks. Read up, then put some art up!
A Brief History of Hard Apple Cider
Hard Cider has been consumed since time immemorial, from ancient Rome to Colonial America and Johnny Appleseed, to all the impressive varieties today.
Magnificent Men We Must Not Forget: Tenzing Norgay
Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two men to summit Mt. Everest.
Meet Corridor, the Fashionable Clothing Company Founded by a Former FBI Agent
A Corridor garment won't catch your eye from across the street, but will hold your gaze as you look at the guy next to you in line at the coffee shop. And when you wear a shirt, jacket, or pair of slacks from the company, you feel as good as you look. It's also all designed by a former FBI agent.
Tsubo Kenson Sneakers Should Be Your New Go-To Casual Shoes
After wearing a pair of Tsubo Kenson Mid Sneakers around for a few dozen miles, we can tell you that they are perfect go-to casual shoes.
Spring Lawn Care Tips: How to Bring Your Yard Back to Life After Winter
You can usually revive your lawn with just a few hours of work followed by routine maintenance like mowing, light weeding, and proper irrigation. Here's how.
Why You Absolutely Need This Heated Jacket
This is an outdoor gear and apparel brand that puts its money where its mouth is.
How to Soften Butter Quickly
It's easy to quickly soften butter without melting it into liquid form. Here's how to do it.
The Best Super Bowl Commercials Ever: A Brief and Biased Retrospective
While most of us won't remember which football team scored the most points and won, many of us will revisit the best Super Bowl commercials.
5 Useful Ideas to Recycle that Old Christmas Tree
Instead of callously disposing of your old Christmas tree, why not re-purpose that old, dead hulk you once loved instead?
How to Put Out a Fire: Kitchen, Electrical, and Camping Fires
When a man sees unwanted and accidental fire, his priority is to put it out. Check out these top products and tips that will help you during a fire emergency.
The Grown Man’s Guide on How to Make a Resume
How do you write a great resume? As with all writing, concision and clarity are critical. Your task is to lay out your experience, skills, and qualifications.
Easy World Records to Break: How to Become No. 1
You're never going to be the world's strongest man. We've found five easy world records to break that might actually get you a few free beers (or at least a nod of genuine admiration).
The 5 Best Products for Growing Food Indoors with Zero Gardening Experience in 2021
You can enjoy fresh herbs, fruits, and veggies anytime of year when you set up an indoor garden. Here's our list for the best products for growing food indoors.
Why You Should Strive to Be a Modern-Day Renaissance Man
A true Renaissance man will never claim he can accomplish everything, but he will accomplish anything to which he commits his time and energy. He will be his best self.
The 15 Most Memorable Presidential Quotes of All Time
Celebrate this Presidents Day with some of the most memorable presidential quotes of all time.
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.
How This Winery CEO’s Canoe-Building Quest Healed a Lingering Family Wound
Writing a memoir that has received early praise from Nick Offerman was a thing that Preszler never planned to do but has since done masterfully.
Check Out This Guide to 71 Natural Hot Springs Across the U.S.
When you think of natural hot springs, you likely picture a deep pool surrounded by Icelandic countryside or a Japanese snow monkey immersed in the warm waters of a Nagano spring. In fact, America is home to 1,161 known springs, and thanks to CarRentals, you can now easily find your way to 71 of those.
Appalachian Trail Record-Holder Joe McConaughy Talks Training, Torn Muscles, and Topping-Loaded Pizzas
It takes most people six months to complete the Appalachian Trail. Joe McConaughy, aka Stringbean, did it in less than 46 days. To learn more about this record-setting achievement, we chat McConaughy about his training, his trials on the trail, and his ultimate triumph.
Buggin’ Out: Why Eating Insects Isn’t As Weird As It Sounds
It may gross you out, but there are plenty of reasons you should consider eating bugs. Here's why you probably will be sooner rather than later.
History of April Fools’ Day: The Truth Behind the Pranks
While we all know April 1st is a day for merriment in the form of oft-misguided attempts at humor, what is the origin of April Fools' Day, anyway?
You Will Hate Two of this Company’s T-Shirts, but You Will Love One
Cccepting that the traditional approach to sizing was fundamentally flawed, 3 Fit Theory figured a man could approximate his size, then try on three shirts with slightly different sizing and cuts, settle only on the shirt that looked and felt just right, and send the other two back.
Wilderness First Aid: What to Pack and Know Before You Hit the Trail
before you go for that next hike, mountain bike ride, high alpine climb, or even just a car camping trip in a remote area, bone up on wilderness first aid and make sure you pack accordingly.
A Brief History Of American Populism
The term "Populism" is hard to pin down. But here are the basics: Populists believe political power comes directly from the will of the people.
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bowling Green, Kentucky
Here are a few activities, eateries, drinkeries (not a word but just go with it), and spots you've just gotta see if you're in Bowling Green. Not heading to Bowling Green any time soon? Here are four reasons why you should.
A Brief and Explosive History of Fireworks
From the early days of exploding bamboo in China to today's extreme pyrotechnics, the history of fireworks is, well, explosive.
The Maserati Levante is the Family-Friendly Maserati
Style, power, and a family-friendly back seat? Meet the Maserati Levante, a luxury SUV with an affordable (for the brand) price tag.
Brandi Chastain Wants to Get People Talking About Women’s Sports and Keep the Conversation Going Forever
What about all the other games that women athletes have played that weren't World Cup Finals? Brandi Chastain is tired of people only tuning in for the grand finale. Soccer is more about the hours of training, the practice and exercise, travel, long seasons, and not just World Cup wins.
Ably Apparel Clothing Is Almost Impossible to Get Wet or Dirty
From the office to the gym and beyond, Ably Apparel stands up to all of life's tests.
Your Guide to a Road Trip Across New York State
A multi-day drive around the state of New York could have you behold famed Niagara Falls, pass through multiple mountain ranges, skirt deep glacial lakes, and visit multiple New York cities that are not New York City. And best of all, in most cases you can enjoy open roads with little traffic.
Lenny Kravitz’s New Twice Toothpaste Will Make Plaque Fly Away
Lenny Kravitz teamed up with Julian and Cody Levine o create Twice, a toothpaste brand meant to raise awareness of proper oral care (and give you a better smile in the process).
Hillrock Estate Distillery Is Making Some of the Best Whiskey in America
Located in Ancram, New York, Hillrock Estate Distillery produces three whiskeys that are touted by many as some of the best in the country.
World-Class Runner Caryn Lubetsky Didn’t Run Her First Marathon Until She Was 40
If anyone knows a thing or two about pushing yourself to the limit when you previously didn't think you could, it's ultra marathoner Caryn Lubetsky.
You Should Read Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard’s Guide to Life
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's new book, Some Stories, tells tales about a life spent both outdoors and at the head of a major company.
SNL’s Kyle Mooney Never Had a Real Job and He’s Cool With That
SNL's Kyle Mooney has done a lot in his life and it's never revolved around a real job. Now, he is giving three lucky people the same opportunity.
Best Beef Jerky Brands to Try Before You Die
There are many cheap jerkies cluttering grocery store checkout aisles and gas station countertops, and these inferior meatstuffs can leave a bad taste in the mouth, literally and figuratively. Do your tastebuds a favor and try each of these best beef jerky brands.
Slopestyle Mountain Bike Champion Emil Johansson Talks Tricks, Staying Fit, and More
Slopestyle mountain biking is a fairly new sport, but it's popularity is on the rise. The Manual sits down with champion biker Emil Johansson to find out more about training, tricks, and how it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Best Burger Buns: Choosing the Best Bread for Your Meat Stuffs
Without a great bun, that grilled meat, toppings, and condiments are just a bunch of food piled upon the plate. If you're going to sink your teeth into a delectable hamburger, chicken sandwich, or double bacon cheeseburger, that patty and all its fixings belong between the best burger buns for the job.
The Best Fixed Blade Knives for Camping, Carving, and Backpacking
The best fixed blade knives that sit near the intersection of utility and survival. Bring one along whenever you camp, trek, or push for the summit, because a solid knife is useful at all times, and precious when you're in dire straights.
When You’ve Got a Job to Do, You Need a Pair of the Best Work Boots for Men
When it comes to work boots, you need to think in terms of protection, comfort, and durability first. These are the 10 best pairs of men's work boots.
How to Play Pool Like You Know What You’re Doing
If you want to have some fun with the boys or avoid a hustle, then you should learn the basics of how to play pool, the sport of gentlemen and drinkers.
The Maserati Quattroporte: Luxury You Can Sort of Almost Imagine Affording
The Maserati Quatropporte is here and at less than $150,000, it's luxury that is almost attainable. Here's why you should think about purchasing one if you've got the money lying around.
In Memoriam: Gert Boyle, Legendary ‘Tough Mother’ and Longtime Head of Columbia Sportswear, Has Passed at 95
The woman responsible for making Columbia Sportswear a titan in the outdoor gear world, Gert Boyle passed away this week at the age of 95. Nicknamed "One tough mother," her ad campaigns brought notice and sales for decades.
Beyond the Mustache: This Movember, Let’s Cleanse Toxic Masculinity from the Workplace
Movember is not about mustaches, it's about more openly addressing challenges many men face. According to the Movember Foundation, many men find it a serious issue to talk about their issues, and nowhere is this more prevalent than in the workplace.
Design Your Own Custom PolarFleece Right Down to the Buttons
Ever wanted to be in control of your fashion? PolarFleece is now giving you the chance to customize their Andover fleece pullover in colors of your choosing, right down to the buttons. Using a variety if 90s colors, it's time to get tubular.
The best barbecue cookbooks to heat up your grilling game
Want to up your grill game? From recipes to culture, check out the best barbecue books to add to your shelf today.
Christmas Tree Hacks: How to Make Your Set-Up Quick, Clean, and (Almost) Not Frustrating
As lovely as the Christmas tree is in your home, the process of getting the tree inside can be a headache and a half. To take the sting out of the installation process, we've put together a list of Christmas tree hacks that will save you time and frustration.
The best war novels to add to your reading list
While a terrible, wretched thing war is — the very worst breakdown of society, in fact — yet it is nonetheless compelling. From battle come the best novels of bravery and heroism, of cowardice and pain, of friendships and hatred.