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Learn how to make a fire pit with a diagram, including the Dakota Fire Hole method.

Skill of the Week: Make a Dakota Fire Hole

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of a hand performing a card spinning trick with a playing card. Multiple arrows indicate movement, showing how to gracefully rotate the card around the fingers.

How to Throw a Playing Card

Whether you're stuck indoors on a rainy day or looking to entertain friends at your next poker night, ...

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An illustration of a man sitting in the cockpit of a plane.

Skill of the Week: Land a Plane in an Emergency

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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An illustration of a man climbing a cliff using tubular webbing.

Skill of the Week: Make a Ladder From Tubular Webbing

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A man sits at a desk, holding papers and pointing upwards, while a robot using AI engages with a tablet. Icons of travel, dining, fitness, reading, shopping, and tools float in the background.

30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier

People might get the impression that I'm something of a Luddite. I don't use social media at all in my ...

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Illustration of a BugOut Bag packed with essential camping items like a water bottle, flashlight, multitool, first aid kit, cash, canned food, and bear spray. Each item is displayed in separate circles around the survival pack.

What to Pack in a Bug-Out Bag

When disaster strikes, a well-packed bug-out bag can make all the difference. Whether facing natural ...

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An illustration of a man carrying fire and holding a plant.

Skill of the Week: Carry Fire

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Beware the Phantom Costs of Homeownership

We've lived in our house for 14 years now. We love it. We've made many memories in it, and it's served as ...

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A cartoon man laying on the ground after surviving a grenade explosion.

Skill of the Week: Survive a Grenade Explosion

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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An illustration of a suitcase with a dress shirt neatly folded inside.

Skill of the Week: Fold a Dress Shirt for Packing

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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An illustration of a hand holding a stick in the water, ensuring safety.

Skill of the Week: Know if Ice Is Safe to Walk On

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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This illustration showcases a blue Monkey's Fist Knot with a single strand extending from it on a white background, perfect for those eager to learn how to tie this intricate knot. Ideal for any knots tutorial or step-by-step guide.

How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Knot

The monkey’s fist knot is a compact ball of interwoven loops. Today, it’s used mostly for decoration, ...

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A man is putting a red cloth on the windshield of a stranded car.

Skill of the Week: Survive If Your Car Gets Stranded in the Snow

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of two hands demonstrating ways to open a jar. One hand holds the stuck jar lid, while the other twists it counterclockwise. Arrows indicate the direction of motion. Green background.

6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Like killing spiders, opening a stubbornly stuck jar lid is a task that the man of the house is often ...

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Person in a santa costume holding a perfect snowball.

Skill of the Week: Make the Perfect Snowball

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in ...

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A cartoon of a man decorating a Christmas tree with lights.

Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Effortlessly organize and streamline your life with Todoist templates, set against a bold red background with a sleek checklist icon.

4 Todoist Templates to Streamline and Organize Your Life

I’m a big Todoist fan. If you’ve never heard of this task management app, check out my full write-up ...

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A cartoon illustration of a man throwing a punch at another man.

Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A man pulls the cord of a garage door, opening it partially in a bright garage with shelves and a window, mindful of garage security to prevent potential break-ins.

Secure Your Garage: 11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Break-Ins and Theft

With the holidays coming up, I’ve been thinking about hot cocoa, how to get into the spirit of the ...

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Illustration of a person crossing their arms over a yellow shirt, reminiscent of Houdini's daring escape from a straitjacket, with a red arrow pointing down on the right side.

How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdini

There are few more potent symbols of confinement than the straitjacket. And few more potent symbols of ...

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Skill of the Week: Make a Dakota Fire Hole

How to Throw a Playing Card

Skill of the Week: Land a Plane in an Emergency

Skill of the Week: Make a Ladder From Tubular Webbing

30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier

What to Pack in a Bug-Out Bag

Skill of the Week: Carry Fire

Beware the Phantom Costs of Homeownership

Skill of the Week: Survive a Grenade Explosion

Skill of the Week: Fold a Dress Shirt for Packing

Skill of the Week: Know if Ice Is Safe to Walk On

How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Knot

Skill of the Week: Survive If Your Car Gets Stranded in the Snow

6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Skill of the Week: Make the Perfect Snowball

Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm

4 Todoist Templates to Streamline and Organize Your Life

Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

Secure Your Garage: 11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Break-Ins and Theft

How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdini