The Self-Employed Man

Be your own boss and still pay the bills: clients, pricing, taxes, tools and time for your family.

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

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Straightening a Leaning Fence Post Without Tearing Out the Fence

Most leaning posts don't need replacing. Find out which kind you have with a screwdriver, then fix it in an afternoon for under fifty bucks.

GuideGuides & ChecklistsSam OrtizSep 23, 20266 min

How to Teach Your Kid to Swim Without Floaties

A ten step progression you can run yourself, in your own pool, in fifteen minute sessions, starting with a kid who won't put his face in.

How To6 min

How to Contest a Traffic Ticket and Keep Points Off Your License

Can You Fix It6 min

What to check when the hot water quits

GuideGuides & ChecklistsSam OrtizSep 23, 20267 min

How to run a job search without wasting six months

Four moving parts most people get half-right: the resume, the references, the interview, and the follow-up. Do all four and the search gets short.

GuideHow ToRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20267 min

How to Switch Health Insurance Plans During Open Enrollment

You don't cancel the old plan first. You pick the new one, confirm the effective date, and pay the first premium before January 1.

School & Learning6 min

The first homeschool year, honestly

Guides & Checklists7 min

Build a Camp Bin That Never Forgets the Can Opener

GuideHow ToRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20266 min

How to Cancel a Subscription That Won't Let You Cancel

Cancel in writing, save the proof, then pull the payment authorization at your bank. The company's retention script only works if you stay on the phone.

GuideMen's GroomingDean ShawSep 23, 20264 min

The silver spray that earned a spot next to my razor

GermProof is a chelated-silver spray built for skin that takes a beating. Here's what it is, what the company says it does, and how to actually use it from shave to scrape.