The Corporate Man

Climb without selling out: promotions, office politics, leading a team and keeping your family first.

The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.

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A Wire Crew Finished the Pony Express in 112 Days

In the summer of 1861, crews strung wire across roughly 2,000 miles of wilderness in the middle of a war. When they finished, ten days became minutes.

GuideSchool & LearningAde FisherNov 8, 20265 min

When the worksheet says one thing and your kitchen says another

Your kid is stuck between a teacher and a parent. Sort the problem first, then pick the right move, and keep the kid out of the crossfire.

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Rehearse the raise conversation with me

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GuideStyleDean ShawNov 8, 20266 min

Cuffs or plain hems? Let your height decide

A cuff adds weight and a line at the ankle. That helps some men and hurts others. Here's how to tell which one you're before the tailor pins anything.

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Preparedness5 min read

The rotten-egg smell is your alarm, and it can fail

Propane has no odor of its own. The smell is added on purpose, and a few situations can mute it. Learn them before you need them.

Poll

How often do you see your closest friends?

GuideGearWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Waders don't rot in the water. They rot in your garage.

Chest waders fail from storage, seams and bad fit long before the water wins. What to buy, what to skip, and when the cheap pair is the right call.

GuideCan You Fix ItWes DunbarNov 8, 20266 min

The Drip Under Your Sink Isn't Where the Leak Is

A leaking sprayer hose can ruin a cabinet floor in months. Find the real source with a paper towel, fix it for under thirty bucks, and know when to call a plumber.

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GuideFoodWes DunbarNov 8, 20266 min

Why your rice is gummy, and the ten minutes that fix it

Most bad rice is decided before the pot hits the stove and ruined by a lifted lid. Rinse, measure, simmer, then leave it alone.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

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

GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Four chisels and a handle that fits your hand

Skip the twelve-piece roll. Four bevel-edge chisels and a handle you can hold at nine at night will do almost everything a home shop asks.

GuideBRO for HerNina CastellanNov 8, 20265 min

Choose contraception by the life you have, not the chart

The best method is the one you'll use correctly for years. Settle four questions first, then take them to a doctor who'll answer yours.

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Plan a cook for eight people

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GuideHomeWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Seal the rim joist and your basement stops fighting you

It's an afternoon's work with foam board and a few cans of fire-block foam. It also fixes the cold floors and the damp smell.

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GuideTools & OrganizingDean ShawNov 8, 20266 min

Build a bench around your clamps, not the other way around

A flat 6-foot bench, two sawhorses and a dozen clamps will outwork a $1,000 shop. Here's the plan, the costs and what to skip.

Poll

Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuideMovies & TVMarcus ValeNov 8, 20265 min

Turn the sound down on an old nature show and just watch

Wild Kingdom, Cousteau and the early BBC naturalists made you look first. Here's how to use them to train your eyes and your kids'.

GuideGarden & YardWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

Build a Rain Barrel That Actually Lasts Through July

One barrel, one downspout, about a hundred dollars and a Saturday. Here's the sizing math and the mistakes that leave most barrels empty by midsummer.