Get Skilled

Editor's note: This is a guest post from Michael Magnus.  Whether being worn for function or ...

Every dad and cool uncle needs a repertoire of yuk-yuk jokes to tell kids. They’re great to bust out to ...

The story of invisible ink — as detailed by Brett and Kate a number of years ago — goes back ...

There are numerous ways to tie a knot, from the hundreds of established knots and time-tested techniques ...

Do you remember the scene in The Road where the boy and his father discover an untouched, perfectly ...

Slings are an ancient weapon. Often called shepherd's slings or rock slings, these primitive devices may ...

Note: This article was originally published in July, 2013. It has since been updated. I can't remember ...

There are countless ways to make a fire, and each one has its benefits. We’ve shown you how to make a ...

Nowadays, lighting up your campsite or backcountry getaway typically means flicking on an LED headlamp or ...

An essential part of being an awesome uncle is having a repertoire of tricks and jokes that ...

You’ve got a weekend project that involves working with wood. Maybe you’re building a weightlifting ...

Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Eric Voris.  If you have taken a glimpse into ...

There is a primal link between man and fire. For ancient man, fire provided warmth, protection from wild ...

Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Alexander Franz. Several years ago, after my ...

Arm wrestling is a classic feat of strength. Matches can break out anywhere and anytime, from the ...

Is there anything you can’t make out of PVC? We’ve already shown you how to make a bow and a potato ...

Editor's note: This guest post (including its illustrations) is from Eddy Baller.  Cars are incredibly ...

In late August of 2018, a woman was walking her dog at a golf course on Hilton Head Island in South ...

In 2017, a 50-year-old father from South Africa was on a surfing trip in the Indian Ocean. One night, ...

Is there an old pair of khaki pants with frayed bottoms, stains, and/or worn-out knees sitting in your ...