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.

Do's & Don'ts: Men Do's & Don'ts: Business Owners

One page that speaks for you when your doctor can't

A dead phone, a closed clinic and a stranger asking what your pills are called. Here's the single page that handles all three.

GuideSurvival & Self-DefenseWes DunbarNov 4, 20265 min

Build the roof before you strike the match

A fire feels like rescue, but when you're wet and the wind is up, it's the wrong first move. Here's the order that actually keeps you safe.

Ask BRO

Build me a revision plan that I will actually stick to

Ask it

GuideGearWes DunbarNov 4, 20265 min

Two pairs of gloves beat one expensive pair

Grip comes from the right glove for the job, not the priciest one. Here's when to buy cheap coated knit, when to buy leather, and what to skip.

Delicious.com — Nine thousand recipes and a plan for tonight

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Can You Fix It6 min read

Your squeaky hinge needs grease, not a quick spray

A squeak means metal is dragging on dry metal. Find the hinge, pull the pin, wipe it, grease it. About a minute a hinge and five dollars.

Poll

Where does your phone charge overnight?

GuideFoodWes DunbarNov 4, 20265 min

Eggs at 7 p.m. are dinner, if you stop cooking them so hot

Breakfast ran late, lunch never happened, and now you're starving. Cook eggs slower than feels natural and build a real plate around them.

GuideWoodworkingWes DunbarNov 4, 20265 min

If you can't find it with the lights off, it's in the wrong place

Organize the shop by where your hand goes, not by what the tool is, and you'll stop hunting for the tape measure.

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

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GuideTools & OrganizingDean ShawNov 4, 20266 min

Twenty sockets do the work. The rest is drawer filler

A 200-piece socket set looks like a bargain until you count the sizes you'll actually use. Here's the working set, what to buy, and what to leave in the case.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

GuideGarden & YardWes DunbarNov 4, 20265 min

All Those Flowers and Not One Zucchini? Check the Calendar First

Most squash plants that won't set fruit aren't broken. They're early, overheated, overfed or alone. Here's how to tell which, and what each fix costs.