Look, it’s cliche to say, but life is short, and honestly, we could die tomorrow. And if there’s anything we’ve learned over the last few years, you never know what could happen or how much time you have to do the things you love. If you have a bucket list, putting off doing the things…
The first time I wrote with a fountain pen, I felt like an idiot. The ink wouldn’t flow and the tip felt like it was just scratching away at the paper. But, once I learned how to use a fountain pen, I fell in love with it. I started buying them and giving them away…
Let’s connect on this one, guys. Unless you’re into some niche kink, no one likes sweaty balls. They’re uncomfortable. They stink. And they can definitely kill the mood. They even create a breeding ground for bacteria, some of which can cause infections and other skin problems. We gotta look out for our boys! So this…
If you’re around 30 years old and you haven’t quite hit your stride yet, don’t worry. There’s a lot of crappy information and advice out there that seems to shame guys into being something or someone they aren’t ready to be. But, at around 30, you should be thinking about the type of man you…
There are so many men’s grooming product brands out there these days that it can be really hard for guys to narrow them down to the best. Luckily for you, I’m on a (seemingly) life-long crusade to find the best of those products and suggest them to you guys. I’ve been using Ballsy products for…
If you’re anything like me, you hate when your boots come untied. I spent years in the trades and law enforcement, and a boot lace coming untied was a serious safety hazard. For a long time, I used an “improved double knot,” as I like to call it, for securing my laces. It worked. But…
Ever since I was an older kid, I cut, split, and stacked wood. There was never a shortage of axes, mauls, or camp hatchets around, and they always fascinated me. When I was alone, I’d take one of those axes or hatchets in hand, take careful aim at a nearby oak, and let it fly….
It’s not a secret that we love dogs at The Graying Area. My dogs spend most of their days in my office with me. And, I can’t help admiring other people’s pups when my wife and I are hiking or walking the rail trails in our area. But on a recent walk, I noticed how…
I’ll be honest with you guys: I don’t love backpacks. Maybe it’s my naturally skeptical personality, but anytime I see a guy with a backpack at large, I wonder what the hell he’s got going on in there. But I do recognize that there are times when a backpack is unbeatable, and I’ve actually found…
I recognize that changing a tire might not be the most badass skill in the world for most of us to handle. Especially if you’re home and have access to the tools in your shop. But, if you don’t know how to change a flat tire, the job might seem intimidating—especially on the side of…