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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Our Go-to Albums for Hosting

7 albums that set the mood so you can worry about the food and whether you have enough ice.

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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About 10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About
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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About

Forget the usual suspects. We found worthwhile deals on menswear, watches, luggage, design, fragrance, books, and more.

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The Art of Cocktail Conversation

58 questions for better conversations at your next party.

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Burger Week on Cool Material

Make sure you load up on bags of charcoal and stock the fridge, because next week is Burger Week on Cool Material. Starting Monday, we'll cover everything from crafting the perfect patty to where to go to find the country's best burgers. It's going to be a week of flame-seared…

By Mike Newman
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The Bison Airlighter Is The Only Fire Starter You Need

It's been a long time since we were Boy Scouts. If we're being completely honest, we also have little to no recollection about how to start a fire without a lighter. There are specific lighters designed to light fires, grills and even candles, but none of them is anywhere near…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tom Green Beer Is Coming To The U.S.

Last year, Tom Green-yes, that Tom Green-worked with Beau's All Natural Brewing Company to release his own craft beer in his home country of Canada. Now, the 5% ABV milk stout, is coming to select U.S. markets for your consumption while waiting for your Undercutters Pizza to arrive. The beer,…

By Mike Newman
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This Chair Is Made From Just Plywood and Zip Ties

In our junk drawer is a bag of zip ties that have come in handy far more often than we thought they would when we picked them up from the store. While we've used them for a lot, we can't say we ever used them to build furniture. The Zip…

By Mike Newman
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This Shelf Converts Into a Table

When you live in an apartment that's really a glorified closet, you have to get creative with how you fill the space. One option would be to drop this Convertible Shelf Table into your pad. Yeah, you'd have to remove your books and knickknacks before you sit down for dinner,…

By Mike Newman
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