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…
If you’re new to the watch collecting hobby, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information on the internet. My name alone is attached to at least 30 articles on the topic. But one brand that continues to appear is Seiko, and new collectors often wonder, are Seiko watches good? The style and price…
Last week, I published a piece on The Graying Area about why you might need a Dopp bag. The article actually got quite a bit of traffic, and there were lots of comments on my Instagram account. I promised to follow it up with a review on the best Dopp bag I’ve found, and guys…
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You head to the bathroom to get ready for the day. You reach for your deodorant, but it isn’t where you left it. Your comb is missing, and when you find it, it has 30 long strands of female hair between its teeth. Your pomade or gel? Cap off,…
If you’re like me, you love the taste of grilled meats and veggies hot from a charcoal grill. The problem is that lighting a charcoal grill is an absolute pain in the ass. And if you’re not good at it, your food will taste like lighter fluid. This brief guide will show you how to…