How to Netflix and Chill: Mastering the Invite, Finding the Best Shows, and More
Film director Jean-Luc Godard famously said, “I always feel that a man and a woman who do not like the same films, will eventually divorce.” Applying his principle, Netflix and chill becomes a logical means of getting to know someone. Here's how.
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: How to Get Ready for the Next Storm
Hurricanes, tropical depressions, and tropical storms can be swift and unpredictable, so it’s important that you prepare well and prepare early. Follow this guide to hurricane preparedness to stay safe during the next big storm.
How to Make Lasagna Bolognese, According to a Chef
Chef Kristine Mana-ay keeps it classic Italian in the kitchen of her New York City restaurant Il Principe, and now she's sharing her delicious and authentic recipe for lasagna bolognese.
Moving Tips: How to Make Moving Day as Easy as Possible
Moving is something that we all have to do and almost all of us hate doing. With a few tips and tricks, though, moving day can be less painful.
How to Cure Salmon in One Savory Recipe
Learning how to cure salmon isn't only a great skill to have, but it's going to up your breakfast game for days. This recipe comes to us from Jon Wipfli in his new book Fish: Recipes and Techniques for Freshwater Fish.
How to Haggle Like a Pro When You’re Traveling Abroad
Throughout the world, shopping is more interactive than most Westerners are accustomed to. Haggling is a way of life in just about every developing country. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare to haggle like a pro while traveling abroad.
How to Butcher a Crown Roast with Chef Angie Mar
Chef Angie Mar of The Beatrice Inn shows us how to butcher tomahawk racks of pork and turn them into a delicious crown roast (complete with a scrumptious stuffing). Follow along with our step-by-step guide.
Your Cocktails Will Never Be the Same: How to Dehydrate Fruit for Garnishes and More
Who needs regular orange slices on your cocktail when you can learn how to dehydrate fruit and make your garnishes next-level?
Tap Your Inner Ron Swanson with This Epic Memorial Day Meat Recipe
It's time to loosen those belts and prepare to dig in to this amazing Memorial Day meat feast courtesy of San Francisco's EPIC Steak.
Elevate Your Japanese Cuisine By Learning How to Make Homemade Furikake
If you've ever wondered what furikake is, we chat about the history of this Japanese seasoning and how to make it at home.
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Knife for You (Video)
If you've never walked into an actual knife store, the first thing you'll realize is that it can be a little overwhelming. Guidance is key, which is why we paired up with the owner of the Portland Knife House, Eytan Zias, to find out how to choose a kitchen knife that best fits your needs
How to Find the Right New or Vintage Record Player for You
If you’ve developed a newfound appreciation for the sweet, soulful sound of vinyl, you’re no doubt in the market for a new or vintage record player. The problem is: Where do you start? Let’s break it down.
8 Tips on How to Quit a Job Like a Real Professional
Quitting your job can be awkward even in the best circumstances. These tips will help you stay prepared and professional.
How to Fold Your Clothes Like Marie Kondo, the Queen of Modern-Day Organization
Though Marie Kondo has plenty of tricks up her sleeves (mostly involving boxes on boxes on boxes), the Internet’s been particularly captivated by her unique style of folding and storing clothes, which is at once super effective and deceptively simple.
Leftover Makeover: How to Cook with Stale Bread
Katie Parla teaches The Manual how to cook with stale bread — loaves you'd normally throw away — and make dishes like stuffed mussels and pasta.
3 Keto Recipes: Nachos, Fried Chicken, and Philly Cheesesteak
The registered nutritionist at Green Chef whipped up three simple and delicious keto recipes for The Manual, including a twist on game-day Nachos, and a bread-less Philly Cheesesteak...
Small But Mighty Delicious: A Pleasant Cornish Game Hen Recipe
The tiny cousin of the chicken is a delicious option for when you want a single serving. Here’s how to cook Cornish game hens in one delicious chef-inspired recipe.
How to Make Pulled Pork in 3 Delicious Recipes
Love pulled pork, but never made it yourself? Here's how to cook pulled pork three different ways. Whether by grill or slow cooker, you're about to have the means to make a delicious meal.
How to Make Your Own Labels for Booze (and Why You Should)
Need a homemade gift idea or just want to liven up your own collection? Here's how to make custom labels for your bottles and cans of booze.
How to Ride a Horse Like a Proper Gentleman
Rowan Tweddle, senior equestrian coach at The Equestrian School at Gleneagles, breaks down the basics of English-style riding and how to ride a horse like a gentleman.
Your Guide to Perfectly Portable Flask Cocktails
Flask cocktails are a great way to up your game when hiking, camping, or just going to a place where you'll need a little nip.
How to Ask Someone Out: Expert Tips for Acting Like a Gentleman
Despite the fears of our inner middle-schooler, asking someone out doesn’t have to be sweat-inducing. With the right mindset, you can approach your long-time crush or a stranger with a greater likelihood of getting a date. Here are tips from two of the most successful dating coaches in New York City.
How to Handle Your Road Rage and Interacting with Commuters that Drive You Crazy
Dr. Robert Nemerovski, an authority on anger and road rage issues, shares tips on how to deal with road rage — and even prevent it.
Expert Tips on How to Forage for Mushrooms and Not Die
When foraging, Shouse says, there are a couple of tips and tricks you can employ to ensure a successful (and health-preserving) excursion. These instructions come courtesy of chef Seadon Shouse of Halifax in Hoboken, New Jersey.
How to Write a Letter for Any Occasion
Knowing how to strike the right tone in written correspondence is a vital skill whether you’re writing a love letter or a letter of resignation. To help you stay on the right track, we’ve put together this guide on how to write a letter for any situation.
How to Tie a Scarf in 8 Easy Ways (Video)
Not sure how to tie a scarf? Check out this quick visual reference guide and learn the eight most common scarf styles in just a few minutes.
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 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.
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.