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How to Nail Valentine’s Day WIthout Dropping a Ton of Money – A Visual Guide

Andrew Snavely — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:35:19 +0000

Valentine's Day doesn't need to be expensive, commercial, or stressful. We've got an outline for an amazing evening at home, no jewelry required.

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Primer Just Got Better: New Drop Down Menus & Tags for Every Post!

Andrew Snavely — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:18:19 +0000

You asked for it, we listened. Finding any article that wasn't on the front page has always been...a pain in the ass. Until now.

Check out Primer Just Got Better: New Drop Down Menus & Tags for Every Post! on Primer.

Hophead Novice: An Introduction to IPAs With Our Picks

Billy Broas — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:04:45 +0000

Branching out from the selection of college beer choices can be intimidating if you don’t know where to look. We’ll get you started with India Pale Ales and offer a few brews to try first.

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Pliers: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools

Jesse Stern — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:51 +0000

While man was blessed with nimbler, stronger gripping hands than most animals, they're not quite small, or strong, enough for many jobs around the house. Enter: pliers.

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The Getup: A Full Saturday

Andrew Snavely — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:59 +0000

No matter how much you’ve got scheduled, from brunch, some errands, a jaunt to the office, and a night out with friends, this comfortably rugged combination will have you looking great every step of the way.

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The Chain Restaurant Is The Worst Deal in America & 4 Easy Ways to Stop Eating Out

Jack Busch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:47:57 +0000

We're not telling you anything new when we say we all eat out too much. The bill is always higher than estimated, and we feel stuffed to death after. We'll prove to you it's a bad deal, and give you 4 easy ways to wean you off the restaurant.

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A Special Thank You to Bonobos for Sponsoring Primer This Month

Andrew Snavely — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:17:38 +0000

Please help me thank Bonobos for supporting and believing in Primer. Their sponsorship allows us to keep our articles free for everyone, and to continue our mission of helping guys become the men they know they can be.

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The Power Drill: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools

Jesse Stern — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:51 +0000

The go-to for many around-the-house projects, the power drill can also do the most damage. We'll make sure you get it right.

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An Introduction to the Military Phonetic Alphabet

Gin A. Ando — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:19:52 +0000

Because your understanding of the alpha, bravo, charlie's shouldn't be limited to your Call of Duty campaign.

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Win a Custom Shirt from Joe Button, with 2 Lucky Winners!

Robert Fure — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:07:47 +0000

Joe Button is giving away 2 shirts to 2 lucky Primer readers.

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Style Q&A: Dark Brown Wingtips with a Black Suit at a Formal Occasion

Grant Harris — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:15:57 +0000

"Is it acceptable to wear dark brown wingtips with a black suit to a formal occasion?"

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The Screwdriver – A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools

Jesse Stern — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:49:09 +0000

A few generations ago, men built their own houses, fixed their own toilets, installed their own sprinkler systems, and grew unironic mustaches. Unfortunately, due to a lack of immediate necessity, these DIY tool skills have been lost on many of us. Our new series will teach you to correctly pick and use the best tool for whatever job you have to tackle.

Check out The Screwdriver – A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools on Primer.