Home & Garage

Fix it, build it, maintain it. The house is the biggest thing you own — act like it.

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

Tired at 45? Check these before you blame testosterone

Testosterone drifts down with age, and most men feel fine. Here's how to tell a normal slide from a real deficiency, and what to fix before anyone writes a prescription.

GuideReal EstateRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20266 min

The bank lends on the appraisal, not on your offer

When the appraisal comes in under your price, someone has to cover the difference. Decide who it is before you write the offer, not after.

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Plan a cook for eight people

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GuideRetirementRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20265 min

The spouse at home can still have an IRA

One paycheck can fund two retirement accounts. The rule is simple, the deadline is generous, and most single-income families never use it.

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Crypto5 min read

Self-custody is a skill, not a badge

Moving crypto off an exchange protects you from one risk and hands you three new ones. Here's how to tell which side of that trade you're on.

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Where does your phone charge overnight?

GuideSide HustlesRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20266 min

Start With Door Lettering, Not Full Vehicle Wraps

Full wraps look like easy money until you've ruined your third roll of vinyl. Lettering and decals are where a side hustle can actually pay.

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 2, 20261 min

Magic look to snap home skid as Wizards visit Orlando

Orlando, 2-4, hosts a Washington team sitting at 3-3 and hopes to stop a losing run at home.

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 2, 20261 min

Poll: Late-deciding voters lean Republican in seven key Senate races

A new survey shows recent deciders favoring GOP candidates by nine points, even as Democrats hold an overall edge.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

GuideCarsDean ShawOct 25, 20266 min

Frame damage hides from cameras, not from a flashlight and a gap check

Listing photos are shot to flatter. Twenty minutes with a flashlight, a magnet and a straight road will show you what the seller's camera left out.

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 31, 20261 min

Curry scores 31 as Warriors erase a 25-point deficit to beat the Lakers

Stephen Curry led a big Golden State rally late Friday night, finishing with a flashy highlight and a 112-95 win.

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Build me a 30-day training plan around two sessions a week

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 1, 20261 min

Sullivan Says He'll Accept Alaska Senate Result, Win or Lose

The Republican senator made the pledge ahead of his race against Democrat Mary Peltola.

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GuideCarsDean ShawOct 25, 20266 min

Replace the serpentine belt when it's worn, not when you're told

A shop writes "belt recommended" on the invoice at 50,000 miles. Sometimes they're right. Here's how to check for yourself in five minutes.

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What was your first ever job?

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 30, 20261 min

Bayern's Kompany to miss Dortmund match after leaving hospital

Vincent Kompany will be absent from the sideline for Bayern's game against Borussia Dortmund following a hospital stay last week.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 1, 20261 min

QatarEnergy Makes Another U.S. Gas Purchase as Home Plant Stays Offline

The company has now signed two deals in a week to buy American liquefied natural gas.

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GuideCarsDean ShawOct 25, 20266 min

A rough idle usually has a cheap cause. Check these first.

Before you approve a $900 repair, spend an hour with a code reader, a flashlight and your own two ears. Here's the order that saves the most money.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

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

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 28, 20261 min

Rays rally in the 12th to beat Brewers in Game 4 and avoid a World Series sweep

Tampa Bay's late extra-inning comeback keeps the championship series going.

NewsNewsBRO DeskOct 28, 20261 min

Wisconsin Passes Half a Million Returned Absentee Ballots

The running total offers an early look at absentee voting in the state, with 2022 midterm figures as a benchmark.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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GuideCarsDean ShawOct 25, 20266 min

Your manual sets the coolant interval, not the service counter

Some shops push a flush every 30,000 miles. Your car may want one every five years. Here's how to tell the difference and say no politely.

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NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 26, 20261 min

Smith-Njigba Stars as Seahawks Beat Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night

The Seattle receiver finished with nine catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in a lopsided win.

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When did you last ask for a raise?

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