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How to Hold Your Breath Like a Deep-Sea Freediver
Thousands of years before SCUBA or even rudimentary mechanical diving apparatuses, human beings plumbed ...
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Podcast #129: Competition Gun Shooting & Self-Defense with Mike Seeklander
Today we take a look into the world of competition firearms shooting with competitive shooter and ...
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How to Avoid Getting Pickpocketed
A couple centuries ago, pickpocketing was the scourge of cities around the world. From Dickens’ London ...
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How to Hang a Picture
If you're trying to make a good first impression with your place, know that nothing says ...
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How to Make 4 Common Furniture Repairs
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Joshua Klein. Earlier this week, I explained why every ...
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4 Reasons You Should Learn How to Repair Your Own Furniture
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Joshua Klein. Every man should learn how to repair his ...
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WWII Watermanship Week: How to Protect Yourself Against the Creatures of the Sea
Editor's note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. ...
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WWII Watermanship Week: Surviving Aboard a Life Raft
Editor's note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. ...
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WWII Watermanship Week: Abandoning Ship
Editor's note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. ...
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How to Organize Your Garage
I moved into my house almost four years ago, and last month I finally got around to organizing my ...
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WWII Watermanship Week: How to Climb Down a Ship’s Ropes and Cargo Nets
Editor's note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. ...
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How to Clean and Maintain a Gas Grill
There is perhaps no finer way to spend a summer evening than grilling and enjoying the fruit of your ...
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Burglar-Proof Your Home: A Complete Guide to Home Security
A few months ago I published an article on how to pick a lock. One of the reasons I showed folks how to do ...
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Thinking On Your Feet: How to Answer Difficult Questions
“Why didn’t Acme Co. accept our offer?” “Why should I hire you over somebody ...
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DIY Pocket Notebooks From Six-Pack Cartons
The benefits of a pocket notebook are numerous, as are the number of great men who've utilized them. ...
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It’s Time to Bring Back Ferret-Legging
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Ty Karnitz. Gentleman readers, this is a call to action. ...
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The One-Stop Shop Guide to Lumber
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts over the years, while I’m not the handiest or craftiest guy, I do ...
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The Ultimate Firestarter: How to Make Char Cloth
To make a spark that can light a fire, all you need is flint, tinder, and some good old fashioned ...
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How to Rebuild and Repair Vintage Snowshoes
For the traveling modern man, snow is an inconvenience. We brush it off our cars, blow it off our driveways, ...
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How to Plan Your Week [VIDEO]
If you're reading this in an email, click here to watch the video. Looking to gain a bit more ...
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