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Beans Don't Feed Your Corn This Summer. They Feed Next Year's

Tuck bush beans between the hungry crops, but know when the nitrogen actually pays out, and what to do with the plants in September.

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 8, 20261 min

Man United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a key Premier League match

ESPN is tracking Sunday's game with live updates, the score and running commentary.

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GuideBoys & GirlsSam OrtizNov 8, 20265 min

Your kids will stay at the table if you make it short

Fifteen minutes, phones in a basket, and better questions than "how was school." A plain plan for getting your family to the table and keeping them there.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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Old School6 min read

The Saturday walk-around that kept Grandpa's truck out of the shop

He never called himself a mechanic. He just looked his truck over every week with a cup of coffee, and caught every problem while it was still cheap.

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When did you last ask for a raise?

GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20265 min

Price the breakdown, not the machine

Used equipment isn't cheaper or riskier than new. It's a bet on how much a dead Tuesday costs you. Do that math first.

GuideMoneyRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20265 min

The $669 rental that actually loses $173 a month

A worked example of a rental house, from the napkin math to the real cash flow, with the mortgage, taxes and repairs most first-time landlords skip.

Coconut.com — Tell us when. We find where the sun is.

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BRO TakeOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 8, 20266 min

Wind will beat you before rain ever does

Everybody packs for rain. The thing that actually ruins a night out is moving air, and it's cheaper to fix than a wet sleeping bag.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

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

GuideSkillsWes DunbarNov 8, 20266 min

Fix a sagging door in twenty minutes with the hinges still on

A door that rubs at the top corner is usually a loose top hinge. Here's the order to fix it, starting with the cheapest move and never taking the door down.

GuideFamilyCal BrennanNov 8, 20265 min

The family meeting that works because Dad stops lecturing

Most family meetings die by the third Sunday. Here's a format that survives eye-rolling teenagers, tired parents, and a toddler under the table.

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Pressure-test my business idea

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StoryHistoryMarcus ValeNov 8, 20264 min

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.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

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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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Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuidePreparednessWes DunbarNov 8, 20265 min

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.

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.

CancerDefying.com — The research, protocols and reading in one place

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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

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

BRO for Her5 min

Choose contraception by the life you have, not the chart

Home5 min

Seal the rim joist and your basement stops fighting you

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Rehearse the raise conversation with me

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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'.

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Garden & Yard5 min read

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.

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Where does your phone charge overnight?

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