How To Grow And Maintain A Beard
Growing a beard is one of those things that looks effortless on other men and feels strangely complicated when you try it yourself. You stop shaving, expect something vaguely impressive…
Why I Hate The Term ‘Mansplaining’
Men get accused of plenty these days, but few labels shut a bloke down faster than being told he’s “mansplaining”. It’s one of those words that started out with a…
What Does It Mean To Be A Man In The Modern World?
Ask ten people that question and you’ll get ten different answers — and probably a few arguments. That’s the thing about masculinity today: it’s messy. For years, men were told…
Getting A Mentor Is Not Weakness: It’s The Perfect Way To Accelerate Your Business
Most blokes like to think they can figure things out on their own. It’s part pride, part habit — that quiet voice saying, “I’ll sort it.” Whether it’s fixing a…
Do You Need A Licence To Go Magnet Fishing In The UK?
If you’re anything like me, the idea of slipping off on a Saturday morning with a coffee, a rope and a neodymium magnet has real appeal. It’s quiet, it’s hands-on,…
Is It Illegal to Own a Crossbow in the UK?
Crossbows sit in that strange grey area of weapons that aren’t exactly mainstream but still spark a lot of curiosity. They look medieval, they feel powerful, and if you’ve ever…
Buying and Renovating a Camper Van: Things to Know Before You Start
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in turning a battered old van into a rolling basecamp. You get the freedom of the open road, no hotels to book, and a…
A Man’s Guide to Buying Jeans That Actually Fit and Last
Every bloke has that one pair of jeans. The ones you’ve had for years, worn to death, patched up a couple of times and still can’t bring yourself to chuck…
Metal Detecting in the UK: What You Can Find and What You Can Keep
There’s a particular type of bloke who’s always been drawn to quiet hobbies that require a bit of patience and a dash of obsession. Fishing. Whittling. Brewing. And increasingly—metal detecting.…
Be a Grown-Up: Have the Hard Chat with Your Parents Before It’s Too Late
There are certain things we just don’t talk about. Not because we don’t care—but because we don’t know how. Talking to our parents about what they want when they die?…