Steven John – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Fri, 10 May 2024 22:18:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Steven John – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 How to escape and survive an alligator attack https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/how-to-escape-an-alligator-attack/ Fri, 10 May 2024 22:18:30 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1013855 There are some steps you can take to help your chances of surviving an alligator encounter, should you be in a situation that calls for them. Here they are.

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]]> 1013855 Grilling safety tips (so the only things roasted are your meat and veggies) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/grilling-safety-tips/ Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:59 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=135835 No one wants to spend the afternoon waiting in the emergency room instead of enjoying your barbecue. Here are grilling safety tips to keep in mind.

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]]> 135835 6 easy camping cocktails to shake your post-hike thirst https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/easy-camp-cocktails/ Wed, 01 May 2024 18:55:04 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=91637 The secret to making great camping cocktails while you're far from home is keeping it simple and delicious.

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]]> 91637 How to change a light fixture without getting shocked https://www.themanual.com/culture/how-to-change-a-light-fixture/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:15:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=72310 Can you twist two wires together? Can you do that twice? Then you can change a light fixture. You'll be surprised how easy it is with just a few easy instructions.

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]]> 72310 The 10 best inspirational books that can change your life https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-inspirational-books/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:47:39 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1070284 10 inspirational books to help you feel ready to face what's next this year.

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]]> 1070284 The 7 best classic fantasy books to get lost in https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-classic-fantasy-books/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:44:20 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1037655 While it's not all dragons and sword fights, there are these classic fantasy books to enter into new worlds.

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]]> 1037655 12 classic sci-fi books everyone should read https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-sci-fi-novels-classic-books/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:42:29 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1020102 It's not just all robots going beep boop beep. There's so much more in these pages.

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]]> 1020102 10 famous speeches in history that continue to stand the test of time https://www.themanual.com/culture/famous-speeches-from-history/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:55:50 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=993616 Great speeches are meant to inspire and stir the soul. These do that and so much more.

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]]> 993616 How to pack a suit when you’re traveling light https://www.themanual.com/travel/how-to-pack-a-suit-when-youre-traveling-light/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:45:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=74035 Need help with how to pack a suit for your trip? Pick the method that works best for you and never have to stress about that part of traveling again.

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]]> 74035 How to drive in the snow: The complete guide to staying safe https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-drive-in-snow/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:25:05 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=38765 The best way to stay safe on winter roads is to learn how to drive in snow like a boss.

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]]> 38765 The 10 best back exercises you can do, according to a celebrity trainer https://www.themanual.com/fitness/best-back-workouts/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:34:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1059126 A well-developed and functional back is key for everyday life, so we've listed the best back exercises for you.

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]]> 1059126 La Croix, Waterloo, Schweppes, and more: The best sparkling water on the market https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-sparkling-water/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:32:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=125130 Getting thirsty while reading? Try one of these best sparkling waters to stay hydrated this year and beyond.

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]]> 125130 The best kinds of wood for indoor fireplaces (and a few to never burn indoors) https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-wood-for-indoor-fireplaces/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1051703 Wood you believe that logs need to be dried for a year to be "seasoned" before they can be burned?

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]]> 1051703 The 5 best sports drink brands that aren’t Gatorade https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-sports-drink-brands/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:37 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1013934 Want to switch up your sports drink regimen? Here are some of the best sports drink brands out there to try today.

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]]> 1013934 How to get rid of cigar smell, breath, and smoke for good https://www.themanual.com/culture/how-to-get-rid-of-cigar-smoke/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=90564 If you love puffing away on a fine cigar, its smell is inevitable. Learn how to get rid of it with this guide.

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]]> 90564 A well-prepared motorist’s guide: How to jump-start a car https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-jump-start-a-car/ Tue, 30 May 2023 16:45:57 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1045389 While driving unfortunate situations occur and for many reasons you could be left stranded with a dead battery. With this in mind let's learn what you must do.

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]]> 1045389 Beyond the booze: A historian explains the real history of St. Patrick’s Day https://www.themanual.com/culture/real-history-of-st-patricks-day/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:30:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=94360 As we get ready to find our greenest outfit, remember that there is more to St. Patrick's Day history than throwing back a few Irish-themed drinks.

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]]> 94360 Nixon watches are a fine choice for a first quality timepiece https://www.themanual.com/fashion/nixon-mens-watches/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=132884 Are these high-end watches? No. But there's a time and a place for the Tag or the Rolex, and many people aren't there yet.

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]]> 132884 The fascinating history of Valentine’s Day (it’s way weirder than you thought) https://www.themanual.com/culture/history-of-valentines-day/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=92880 Scare - or impress - your loved ones with your knowledge about the chilling but true origins of Valentine's Day.

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]]> 92880 5 interesting facts about the Super Bowl’s history to gear up for the game https://www.themanual.com/culture/brief-history-super-bowl/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=92443 Long story short, the Super Bowl is a game in which the New England Patriots beat the other football team by scoring more points.

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]]> 92443 Cold weather hacks: The winter driving tips you need https://www.themanual.com/auto/winterize-car-cold-weather-hacks/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=91004 Assuming you can count on your car starting in the morning, here are a few quick and easy ways to make driving a cold car less unpleasant this winter.

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]]> 91004 The 7 Best Trekking Poles for Your Upcoming Hike https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-trekking-poles-guide/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:00:49 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=109598 Hiking without good trekking poles is like hiking without whiskey. Take a look at our hiker-approved picks.

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]]> 109598 Why Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback in 2022 https://www.themanual.com/culture/why-vinyl-is-coming-back/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:54:34 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1052354 What Is Behind the Resurgence of Records In the Digital Age?

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]]> 1052354 The 10 Best Energy Drinks to Buy in 2022 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-energy-drinks/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:04:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1057865 Energy drinks are a great way to give your body the added edge needed to push harder and longer physically.

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]]> 1057865 The 22 Best Gifts for Co-workers This Holiday https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-gifts-for-co-workers/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:00:14 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1052812 Show how much your colleagues mean to you with these fun, office-appropriate gifts.

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]]> 1052812 9 Great Books by Latin American Authors To Read This Month https://www.themanual.com/culture/9-great-latin-american-books/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1049656 Enjoy a little bit of everything with these compelling Latin American-authored books. How many have you read?

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]]> 1049656 The 10 Best Water Filters To Buy for Home and Outdoor Use in 2022 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-water-filters/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:00:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1057803 Let these water filters safeguard you and your loved ones from mercury and all other sorts of contaminants.

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]]> 1057803 The 7 Best Folding Bikes for Commuting, Exercise, and Fun https://www.themanual.com/fitness/best-folding-bikes/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1069352 Folding bikes are a great way to get exercise or make your commute easier without cluttering up your life.

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]]> 1069352 How to Change a Tire, Complete With Hacks and Mistakes To Avoid https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-change-a-tire/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 23:00:40 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1044252 Need to change your tire but don't want to spend? Here is everything you need to know (and what to avoid).

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]]> 1044252 The 14 Best Board Games to Play Right Now https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-board-games/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:55 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1036753 As they were in the days before the coronavirus, board games are a great way to stave off boredom with the kids, significant other, or roommates.

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