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Smart casual, and what to wear when nobody explains it

The one combination that works almost everywhere, the shoes that decide it, and the five mistakes that give you away at the door.

GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

Kidney stones hurt like nothing else, so stop the next one

What renal colic actually feels like, when it's an ER trip, and the boring daily habits that keep a second stone from ever showing up.

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GuideStyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20265 min

What men are actually wearing right now, and what to skip

Trousers got wider, jackets got shorter, brown took over from black. The practical version of this season, with the alterations that make it work.

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City Style6 min read

What to wear when the invitation says smart casual

A collared shirt, real trousers, leather shoes, and one layer. That covers almost every version of it — the rest is knowing which version you've got.

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

What a raised ALT on your blood test actually means

Your physical came back with an H next to one liver number. Before you panic or ignore it, know what ALT and AST are really measuring.

GuideStyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20266 min

What to wear to a wedding, a funeral and an interview

One navy suit covers all three. The difference is in the tie, the shoes, and four alterations most people never bother with.

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GuideCountry StyleTobias ReedSep 22, 20265 min

Workwear that still looks right after you clock off

The clothes that do real work can carry you through dinner, church and a school run — if you buy them for fit, color and how they age.

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Is your money actually in order?

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

GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

When your prostate starts running your nights

Three bathroom trips before sunrise isn't aging gracefully. What's actually happening, which pills do what, and how long the procedures cost you.

GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarSep 22, 20266 min

Raise a burr, and the rest of sharpening follows

One skill, one piece of feedback, and about fifteen minutes to learn it. After that your chisels, kitchen knives and axe all get easier.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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GuideGadgetsDean ShawSep 22, 20266 min

Back up everything so a lost phone is just a bad afternoon

Photos are the easy part. The thing that actually ruins your week is losing the ability to log into anything you own.

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

What ibuprofen does to your kidneys on a hot training day

The pill isn't the problem. The pill plus dehydration plus your blood pressure medication is the problem, and almost nobody explains that part.

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GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarSep 22, 20266 min

Build a garage workshop you'll use on a Tuesday night

Most home shops fail for one reason: starting takes too long. Fix that first, and the tools take care of themselves.

GuideGadgetsDean ShawSep 22, 20266 min

When a new phone is worth it and when to skip a year

Most upgrades buy you a slightly better camera and a fresh battery. Only one of those is worth paying full price for.

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

Hepatitis C is curable and the test takes one blood draw

One-time screening is now recommended for every adult, the cure is a daily pill for eight to twelve weeks, and heavy lifting can muddy your liver numbers.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

Woodworking6 min

Build a tool tote first, and buy these five tools

Gadgets6 min

Buy headphones for your week, not for the review scores

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Give me something to do with my kids this weekend

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GuideFitnessCal BrennanSep 23, 20266 min

When depression shows up as anger instead of sadness

It rarely looks like crying. It looks like a short fuse, a flat Saturday, and a guy who says he's fine because he genuinely can't feel anything else.

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Men's Grooming6 min read

The haircut that still looks right on day eighteen

Most men pick a haircut based on how it looks leaving the barber. Judge it by how it behaves three weeks later, before you've touched it.

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