100 Things Every...

The series. One hundred things every man, woman, dad, mom, young person and grandparent should know, do or own.

Bow saw, folding saw: cutting firewood and poles without bleeding

A hand saw won't take your leg off like a chainsaw. It'll still open your thumb, and almost always the hand that's holding the wood.

GuideSchool & LearningMarcus ValeOct 12, 20265 min

Ask to see the curriculum, and ask the right way

You have more right to see what your kid is taught than most schools let on. Here's what to ask for, who to ask, and how to keep the door open.

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Rewrite my résumé so it actually gets read

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GuideStyleTobias ReedOct 12, 20265 min

Tall and thin men have a length problem, not a size problem

Sleeves that ride up, shirts that escape the belt, pants that stop at the ankle. The fixes are cheap, and none of them involve looking bigger.

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A needle, heavy thread and a few feet of tape will get you home

A torn pack, a split seam or a dead tent pole doesn't have to end the trip. Here's the repair kit that weighs almost nothing, and the order to use it in.

Poll

How many days a week are you actually training?

BRO TakeFamilyNina CastellanOct 12, 20265 min

Taking drag story hour to the library board, the right way

Parents objecting have real reasons. Three minutes at a microphone is where you make them count, and most people waste it.

GuideMomsNina CastellanOct 12, 20266 min

Opting Out Without Starting a War

You have more say over what your child sits through at school than most parents realize. Use it with a short letter and a steady tone.

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GuideSkillsSam OrtizOct 12, 20266 min

Put a knife in your kid's hands, and teach the rules first

A sharp knife, a stick of basswood, and a circle drawn in the dirt. The first carving lesson, in the order it's actually done.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideDadsMarcus ValeOct 12, 20265 min

Three minutes at the microphone won't change anything by itself

The speech is the last step, not the first. Here's the order that gets a school board to act, and what to do the morning after.

StoryNewsJosh HalloranOct 12, 20265 min

Parents and library boards are fighting in court, not just at meetings

The argument over children's books and programs has moved to federal courts and statehouses. Here's what's been decided, what hasn't, and where parents still have leverage.

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Give me something to do with my kids this weekend

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GuideSkillsCal BrennanOct 12, 20266 min

Spot shock early and keep someone steady until help arrives

He says he's fine. He's gray, sweaty and getting quiet. Here's how to read it and what to do with your hands until the paramedics walk in.

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BRO TakeSchool & LearningMarcus ValeOct 12, 20265 min

Pull your second grader's book list before anyone else decides

A seven-year-old's school day is built by adults. You're one of them, and you should be the one with the final say.

Poll

How often do you see your closest friends?

GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarOct 12, 20263 min

The hut rules nobody posts on the wall

Share a roof with strangers at 10,000 feet and you'll learn fast who packed their bag the night before and who didn't.

GuideSkillsCal BrennanOct 12, 20266 min

Splint a broken arm or ankle with what's in your truck

A rolled magazine, two belts and a sweatshirt can hold a broken limb still. Here's the order to do it in, and when to skip the splint entirely.

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StoryGearTobias ReedOct 10, 20265 min

The canvas work jacket has outlasted every upgrade

A stiff cotton jacket that stops thorns, sparks and weather has been doing the job for generations. Here's how to buy one that lasts and keep it going.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.