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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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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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Skill of the Week: Treat Hypothermia
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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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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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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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Skill of the Week: Make the Perfect Snowball
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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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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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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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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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Skill of the Week: Treat a Gunshot Wound
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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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: Siphon Fuel
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Light a Fire With Just One Match
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Perform a Combat Roll
When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here’s ...
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Skill of the Week: Pick the Perfect Campsite
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Escape a Car Hanging Off a Cliff
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Skill of the Week: Treat Someone for Shock
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Handle 3 Common Pistol Misfires
When you're out plinking with your pistol, you're likely going to encounter trigger pulls when the gun ...
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