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The Manual is simple — we show men how to live a life that is more engaged. Whether it be fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming, or the outdoors, we bring authenticity and understanding to it all. As our name, The Manual, implies, we offer a suite of expert guides on a wide range of topics, from how to tie a bow-tie to how to cook a steak.
How XYON’s hair loss solutions combat common side effects and psychological pain
How XYON’s hair loss solutions combat common side effects and psychological pain
Xyon's hair loss products provide an excellent, reliable path towards hair regrowth, but thanks to proprietary technology they also reduce common side effects.
Honor Earth Day with Jackery’s Solar Generator Pro Family
Honor Earth Day with Jackery’s Solar Generator Pro Family
Jackery's new high-end Solar Generator Pro Family introduces the 3000 Pro and 1500 Pro, excellent solar and portable power solutions for nearly any scenario.
Enter to Win a Free Molekule Air Purifier Pro
Enter to Win a Free Molekule Air Purifier Pro
There are a number of air purifiers out there, but few are as design-forward as products from Molekule. Enter our giveaway to win a free Molekule Air Pro.
Where to Buy a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey with Delivery in Time for the Super Bowl
Where to Buy a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey with Delivery in Time for the Super Bowl
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs is sure to be a true cultural event and entertainment spectacle with something for everyone. If you're looking for a Buccaneers jersey to join the Super Bowl fun, look no further.
Where to Buy Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys with Delivery in Time for the Super Bowl
Where to Buy Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys with Delivery in Time for the Super Bowl
Sunday, February 7th is just around the corner but there is still time to buy an official, replica, or vintage NFL Kansas City Chiefs jersey.
The Best Store-Bought Soups That Taste Homemade
The Best Store-Bought Soups That Taste Homemade
Good soup should be a plan A meal, not just a last-minute plan B. Here are the nourishing cans to look for.
The 11 Best Bath Products for Men for an Ultra-Relaxing Bath
The 11 Best Bath Products for Men for an Ultra-Relaxing Bath
If your unofficial resolution is to spend more time in the bathtub, then sink into the womb-like warmth of a steaming tub with these best bath products for men.
Why You’ll Want To Wear Faherty’s Gorgeous Cardigan
Why You’ll Want To Wear Faherty’s Gorgeous Cardigan
This is a closet staple that undoubtedly belongs in every man’s closet.
Why Kiss’ Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert Is the Perfect Way To Kiss 2020 Goodbye
Why Kiss’ Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert Is the Perfect Way To Kiss 2020 Goodbye
Say goodbye to a tumultuous 2020 with one of the greatest rock bands of all time, streamed right into your living room.
6 Ways to Transform Your Christmas Leftovers
6 Ways to Transform Your Christmas Leftovers
It's boring to rehash the same plate, so try transforming some of your Christmas leftovers into mouthwatering recipes.
8 Best Inflatable Christmas Decorations for 2021
8 Best Inflatable Christmas Decorations for 2021
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite inflatable Christmas decorations so you can narrow down your search.
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Here are the best ways to get rid of fruit flies in your home and keep them out once and for all.
The 9 Best Air Purifiers for Your Home in 2022
The 9 Best Air Purifiers for Your Home in 2022
Air purifiers are important but often ugly. These are the best air purifiers to keep your space breathable without making you want to shove them in a corner.
Masterclass’ Buy One, Gift One Cyber Week Deal Is the Perfect Holiday Gift
Masterclass’ Buy One, Gift One Cyber Week Deal Is the Perfect Holiday Gift
Education is one of the greatest gifts out there and there's hardly a better way to enjoy it in the digital age than via Masterclass.
Stitch Fix’s Cyber Monday Sale Is the Ultimate Wardrobe Upgrade
Stitch Fix’s Cyber Monday Sale Is the Ultimate Wardrobe Upgrade
With Stitch Fix and its outstanding Cyber Monday deals, you get a tailor, fashion guru, and buyer, all in one.
FightCamp’s Cyber Monday Deal Is the Only at-Home Workout Routine You Need
FightCamp’s Cyber Monday Deal Is the Only at-Home Workout Routine You Need
FightCamp's current Cyber Monday deal is enough to get you to glove up and join the fast-growing and engaging at-home workout series.
Where To Find the Best Ninja Grill Cyber Monday Deals
Where To Find the Best Ninja Grill Cyber Monday Deals
The grilling season is endless thanks to Ninja Foodi Grills and this Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on one at a great price.
Why You Should Buy This Elliptical Machine This Cyber Monday
Why You Should Buy This Elliptical Machine This Cyber Monday
As you look to end the year on a high note with great at-home fitness equipment via Cyber Monday deals, look no further that this fantastic elliptical machine.
The Best Black Friday Deal on Weight Benches is This Adjustable Utility Model
The Best Black Friday Deal on Weight Benches is This Adjustable Utility Model
Fitness buffs have a lot consider during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, like this great deal on a durable weight bench.
The Costway Microwave Is the Best Budget Microwave To Buy for Black Friday
The Costway Microwave Is the Best Budget Microwave To Buy for Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are loaded with kitchen deals, like this barnburner of a sale on the Costway Microwave.
SodaStream Black Friday Sale 2020: The Best Deals
SodaStream Black Friday Sale 2020: The Best Deals
By now, you know that some of the best deals of the year occur on Black Friday and it's no different for a handy item like SodaStream.
DoorDash Delivers Extra This October
DoorDash Delivers Extra This October
Takeout continue to be our best option for fine dining and DoorDash has you covered the rest of this October.
Gemstone-Infused Water Giveaway: Enter To Win a Vision Crystal Gem-Water Bottle
Gemstone-Infused Water Giveaway: Enter To Win a Vision Crystal Gem-Water Bottle
This Vision Crystal Gem-Water Bottle can be yours for free with our giveaway.
The Absolute Best Grooming Products To Buy September 2021
The Absolute Best Grooming Products To Buy September 2021
We test countless soaps, moisturizers, colognes, and more to find the best skincare and haircare products for men. Here are our favorites this September 2021.
How to Cook Lobster: An Easy Guide to Boiling, Grilling, and Roasting
How to Cook Lobster: An Easy Guide to Boiling, Grilling, and Roasting
You don't have to go out to a fancy restaurant and shell out for lobster. With a little know-how, anyone can learn to make lobster at home.
Wrinkles, Eye Bags, and Age Spots: How to Repair Sun Damaged Skin
Wrinkles, Eye Bags, and Age Spots: How to Repair Sun Damaged Skin
Here's a quick guide to some of the best ways to reverse sun damage.
Product Review: Influencers Love This DIY Skincare Mask. Is It Worth the Hype?
Product Review: Influencers Love This DIY Skincare Mask. Is It Worth the Hype?
The $85 kit is touted for its hydrating and anti-aging benefits, and has been endorsed by Instagram influencers, and is dubbed the 'Blue Apron of skincare.'
The Manual Selects: Our Favorite Grooming Products This 2021
The Manual Selects: Our Favorite Grooming Products This 2021
We round up the best skincare and haircare products, including shampoos, colognes, and cleansers, for 2021.
The Best Child Carrier Backpacks
The Best Child Carrier Backpacks
The best child carrier backpacks do two major things: provide peace of mind and security as well as an easy-to-wear build.
The Best Sunscreen for Outdoor Fun
The Best Sunscreen for Outdoor Fun
Whether you're napping in your backyard or playing at the beach, these are the best sunscreen options.
The Best Cocktail Mixers
The Best Cocktail Mixers
Whether you’re short on ingredients or simply lack the patience, sometimes it’s best to have a good ready-made option on hand.
Uncover Better Skin With These Top-Notch Sheet and Liquid Masks for Your Face
Uncover Better Skin With These Top-Notch Sheet and Liquid Masks for Your Face
Treat acne, blemishes, and wrinkles with these top-notch face masks for men.
13 Tips for Working From Home, According to Our Writers
13 Tips for Working From Home, According to Our Writers
To help everyone in this time of transition, we've tapped our collective experience to find the best tips for working from home.
How to Make a Rum Old Fashioned
How to Make a Rum Old Fashioned
We went to Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston, South Carolina, to learn how to make a Rum Old Fashioned. General manager Marc Hudacsko walks us through the recipe in this step-by-step video.
The Manual Is Hiring!
The Manual Is Hiring!
Do you keep up with the latest trends? Do you have an appreciation for the classics? Are you passionate about sharing your style savvy with others? The Manual is looking for an experienced editor to lead our fashion and grooming coverage. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
The Best Messenger Bags for Men to Lug Around Your Stuff in Style
The Best Messenger Bags for Men to Lug Around Your Stuff in Style
While it's perfectly fine to carry a few essentials around in your pockets, the technological necessities of the modern day render pockets alone pretty useless. The solution? A good old-fashioned messenger bag, the ideal everyday carry for toting around all the things you need.
Sam Slaughter, Food and Drink Editor of The Manual, Brings Us a Cocktail Recipe Book With a Splash of ’90s Nostalgia
Sam Slaughter, Food and Drink Editor of The Manual, Brings Us a Cocktail Recipe Book With a Splash of ’90s Nostalgia
PORTLAND, Ore., June 4, 2019 -- Now that the children of the 1990s are old enough to buy their own drinks, they’re old enough to make them too. And Sam Slaughter’s new book, Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum?: and Other Cocktails for ‘90s Kids, is just for them.
How to Bet on Horses: A Primer for Playing the Ponies
How to Bet on Horses: A Primer for Playing the Ponies
Learning how to bet on horses can be daunting if you've never done tried before. Here's a guide to making the most common wagers at the racetrack.
The Dopest Weed Gear to Help Get You High
The Dopest Weed Gear to Help Get You High
Whether your a hardcore stoner or a casual cannabis consumer, you'll need a good device to smoke it out of (unless your into edibles, in which case, read no further). From electric induction dag rigs to Honey Bear bowls, here are the best weed accessories and paraphernalia to get you high.
The Manual is Looking for Freelance Writers to Join Our Team
The Manual is Looking for Freelance Writers to Join Our Team
The Manual is looking for experienced freelance writers who know a thing or two about what we do here. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! You will find complete instructions for applying to the freelance positions on Indeed.
Keep Your Cutting Board in Good Condition with 2 Simple Tools
Keep Your Cutting Board in Good Condition with 2 Simple Tools
if you're the kind of guy who has dropped any amount of money over $30 on a cutting board, you're going to want to learn how to properly care for your board so that it lasts as long as necessary to make it a worth investment in the first place. All it takes is two inexpensive tools.
Upgrade Your Wrist For Winter: Introducing the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL Watch
Upgrade Your Wrist For Winter: Introducing the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL Watch
Finding the right watch is a tricky endeavor. That’s where the reliable Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL line comes into play. Balancing weather-ready durability with the type of style that won’t look out of place this holiday season, the GSTB100XA-1A is the watch you need to get on your wish list.
The Manual’s 20 Most Popular News Stories of 2018
The Manual’s 20 Most Popular News Stories of 2018
While The Manual's goal is to enrich people's lives with a suite of how-tos and best-ofs — to show men how to live a life that is more engaged — we also brought you a fair share of lifestyle news throughout the year. Here is a look back at the buzziest headlines and the coolest things we found in 2018.
Shades of Cool: A Guide to the Best Winter Sunglasses for Men
Shades of Cool: A Guide to the Best Winter Sunglasses for Men
Thanks to reflective snow, winter is sometimes brighter than summer. Check out these winter sunglasses to protect your eyes against the season's icy glare.
5 Best Basketball Sneakers on Sale Now From NBA Superstars
5 Best Basketball Sneakers on Sale Now From NBA Superstars
With the newest NBA season starting in just a few weeks, you can expect to see a blitz of last year's best basketball sneakers getting price cuts. Nike and Adidas shoes from Lebron, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook are all on sale right now.