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06/29/08--22:01: Summerize Your Sheets (chan 1592000)



06/29/08--22:01: Margaritaville (chan 1592000)



07/13/08--22:01: Apps On Tap (chan 1592000)



07/20/08--22:01: Chip In (chan 1592000)



07/27/08--22:01: Upgrade Your Invite (chan 1592000)



07/29/08--22:01: Piece of Cake (chan 1592000)



08/03/08--22:01: Polaroid 2.0 (chan 1592000)



08/05/08--22:01: Mint Condition (chan 1592000)



08/06/08--22:01: Tiny Caulk (chan 1592000)



08/11/08--22:01: New Tube (chan 1592000)



08/12/08--22:01: Flash in a Pan? (chan 1592000)



08/17/08--22:01: Here Comes the Sun (chan 1592000)



08/20/08--22:01: Wood You Believe It? (chan 1592000)



08/21/08--22:01: Keyboard to Keys (chan 1592000)



08/25/08--22:01: Indie City (chan 1592000)



09/02/08--22:01: Clean Machine (chan 1592000)



09/03/08--22:01: Lighten Up (chan 1592000)



09/23/08--22:01: Father Knows Best (chan 1592000)



09/25/08--22:01: In Season: Butternut Squash (chan 1592000)



09/28/08--22:01: Moving Target (chan 1592000)



09/30/08--22:01: The Write Stuff (chan 1592000)



10/07/08--22:01: Harvest Brew (chan 1592000)



10/09/08--22:01: Warm Up a Room (chan 1592000)



10/12/08--22:01: Tweet, Tweet... (chan 1592000)



10/14/08--22:01: Snap (shot) Judgment (chan 1592000)



10/16/08--22:01: Listen Up (chan 1592000)



10/21/08--22:01: Sound Effects (chan 1592000)



11/04/08--21:01: Liquid Assets (chan 1592000)



11/06/08--21:01: Stacked (chan 1592000)



11/12/08--21:01: Think Small (chan 1592000)



11/16/08--21:01: Cool Ice (chan 1592000)



11/23/08--21:01: Don't Be a Freeloader (chan 1592000)



11/30/08--21:01: Gift Guide (chan 1592000)



12/02/08--21:01: Digital Do-Gooding (chan 1592000)



12/07/08--21:01: Gifts That Deliver (chan 1592000)



12/09/08--21:01: In Defense of: Boxed Wine (chan 1592000)



12/14/08--21:01: Get Lit (chan 1592000)



12/16/08--21:01: How To: Work the Party Circuit (chan 1592000)



12/28/08--21:01: A Bloody Good Time (chan 1592000)



01/01/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 1 - Unstick a Zipper (chan 1592000)



01/02/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 2 - When to Wash It (chan 1592000)



01/03/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 3 - Cold Showers? (chan 1592000)



01/04/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 4 - Sweater Fuzz (chan 1592000)



01/05/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 5 - Call in 'Slick' (chan 1592000)



01/05/09--21:01: Present Perfect (chan 1592000)



01/06/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 6 - Embrace a Uniform (chan 1592000)



01/07/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 7 - 15 Minute Wine Rule (chan 1592000)



01/08/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 8 - Maintain Your Nails (chan 1592000)



01/09/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 9 - Fold a Pocket Square (chan 1592000)



01/10/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 10 - Fight Vintage Funk (chan 1592000)

Mad Men's costume designer, Janie Bryant, has a fail-safe solution.


01/11/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 11 - A Proper Thank You (chan 1592000)

Sometimes putting pen to paper makes all the difference.


01/11/09--21:01: Green Living (chan 1592000)

The ancient form of green tea is so much better than the stuff you're ordering at Starbucks.


01/12/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 12 - Do Some Pushups (chan 1592000)

A retro workout ripped from the Presidential Fitness Test.


01/12/09--12:00: 31 Days: Weekly Giveaway (chan 1592000)

Like chronographs? Each week during 31 Days brings another chance to win a watch from Timex's new line of classic American timepieces. Enter now.


01/12/09--17:00: 31 Days: Weekly Giveaway - We've Got a Winner (chan 1592000)

Meet Valet reader and the first winner of our weekly giveaway. Each week brings another watch, another winner, so enter now.


01/13/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 13 - Slim Down Your Shirt (chan 1592000)

Scott Sternberg, designer for Band of Outsiders, on the importance of proportion.


01/14/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 14 - The Essential Carry-On (chan 1592000)

Five simple rules for flying with style.


01/14/09--21:01: A Well-Appointed Workspace (chan 1592000)

The finer points of having the best-dressed desk at work.


01/15/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 15 - Fix Your Pants on the Fly (chan 1592000)

A fail-safe quick fix for trousers that are too long.


01/16/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 16 - Swipe Some Inspiration (chan 1592000)

"Good artists copy, great artists steal."


01/17/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 17 - Tie a Bow Tie (chan 1592000)

David Hart on how to master the tricky-to-tie knot.


01/18/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 18 - Take Care of Your Kicks (chan 1592000)

Derrick Miller, of Barker Black on how to get the most out of shoes.


01/19/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 19 - Shake a Cocktail (chan 1592000)

The proper way to mix a drink without any party fouls.


01/19/09--16:15: 31 Days: Weekly Giveaway - We've Got a Winner (chan 1592000)

Meet Valet reader and the second winner of our weekly giveaway. Each week brings another watch, another winner, so enter now.


01/20/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 20 - Match Point (chan 1592000)

Concerned with color coordinating your lower half?


01/21/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 21 - Humid Conditions (chan 1592000)

Dry winter air is the enemy. Here's how to protect yourself.


01/22/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 22 - Guy's Guide to Flowers (chan 1592000)

L.A. florist Brent Wang on the basics every man should master.


01/23/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 23 - The Perfect Shirt (chan 1592000)

An ode to an American classic: the white cotton oxford.


01/24/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 24 - Anatomy of a Scent (chan 1592000)

The basics on cologne and why it smells different on each person.


01/25/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 25 - Get a Safe Shave (chan 1592000)

Don't feel the burn. Shave with caution.


01/26/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 26 - Buy American (chan 1592000)

ACL's Michael Williams wants to see more "Made in the USA" tags.


01/26/09--17:00: 31 Days: Weekly Giveaway - We've Got a Winner (chan 1592000)

Meet Valet reader and the third winner of our weekly giveaway. Each week brings another watch, another winner, so enter now.


01/27/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 27 - Stock Some Prosecco (chan 1592000)

Swap the stuffy champagne for a bottle of Italian bubbly.


01/28/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 28 - Purge Your Closet (chan 1592000)

What better time to ditch the stuff you didn't wear this winter.


01/28/09--21:01: Box It Up (chan 1592000)

This modern twist on the metal lunchbox is just one reason to bring your lunch to work.


01/29/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 29 - The Shoe Essentials (chan 1592000)

Tim Little, the creative director for Grenson, on the five shoes every man should own right now.


01/29/09--21:01: Bright Idea (chan 1592000)

A modern-looking tribute to Thomas Edison's electric lamp, first patented this week back in 1880.


01/30/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 30 - Ditch the Zit (chan 1592000)

Nothing sucks the cool out of you like a pimple.


01/31/09--12:00: 31 Days: Day 31 - Demystifying Shirt Measurements (chan 1592000)

How to measure up for the perfect fit.


01/31/09--19:00: Introducing the Valet gadget (chan 1592000)

Call it a widget. Call it a gadget. But now you can get a window into the world of Valet.


02/04/09--06:00: 31 Days: Weekly Giveaway - We've Got a Winner (chan 1592000)

Meet Valet reader and the fourth winner of our weekly giveaway.


02/11/09--21:01: Endorsement: The Kir Royale (chan 1592000)

The easiest Valentine's day cocktail known to man: No shaker, no muddling. You don't even need ice cubes.


02/12/09--18:30: My Bloody Valentine (chan 1592000)

Nothing's more romantic (or manly) than home-cooked red meat. Here's the essential guide to the perfect steak.


02/25/09--21:01: Bottled Up (chan 1592000)

Your bathroom shouldn't look like the isles at Walgreens. Inexpensive and good looking, we recommend a pair of old school jars from Design Within Reach.


03/04/09--21:01: The Downgrade Experiment (chan 1592000)

In which we pause to live in a world without our iPhone apps or BBM.


03/05/09--21:01: Home Schooled (chan 1592000)

Nick Olsen, the former Domino magazine design blogger has a new site all his own.


03/17/09--22:01: Sandwich Artist (chan 1592000)

A punny new blog, Scanwiches, dedicated to the beauty of the simple lunchtime food.


03/19/09--22:01: One Click Calling (chan 1592000)

A new site will keep you from ever having to listen to "For English, please press one," again.


03/29/09--22:01: Don't Sweat It (chan 1592000)

Tervis tumblers, an old school brand that's been making glasses for decades, is our new favorite toy.


03/31/09--22:01: Sweet Ride (chan 1592000)

This 1920s throwback motorbike is quite possibly, the coolest hybrid on the road.


04/06/09--22:01: How to: Mothproof a Closet (chan 1592000)

This week's Ask Valet takes on the age-old fear of chewed-through sweaters. Here's how to keep your cardigan safe until next fall.


04/16/09--22:01: The Dark 'n Stormy (chan 1592000)

Anatomy of a classic: How to master the quintessential summer cocktail.


04/19/09--22:01: Outdoor Seating (chan 1592000)

The classic field chair makes for a handsome addition, indoors or out.


04/22/09--22:01: Don't Call it a Comeback (chan 1592000)

Mark Twain has a new book out--a clever collection of never-before-published stories, 99 years after his death.


04/30/09--22:01: The Mint Julep (chan 1592000)

Stephen Stryjewski, owner of New Orleans' Cochon restaurant, explains the ultimate southern cocktail, the mint juelp, on the eve of the Kentucky Derby.


05/05/09--22:01: A Wake Up Call (chan 1592000)

If you're still using your cell phone as your alarm, it's time to upgrade.


05/10/09--22:01: Bleeding Edge (chan 1592000)

Acclaimed graphic designer Peter Buchanan-Smith goes more tangible with his new line of axes. Yes, axes.


05/13/09--22:01: Territorial Cover (chan 1592000)

Replace your dingy down comforter with a classic New England summer blanket.


05/20/09--22:00: Electro Pop (chan 1592000)

Taking your bottle of wine on the road? Don't fumble with a regular corkscrew.


05/28/09--22:01: The Michelada (chan 1592000)

Anatomy of the classic "cerveza preparada" (prepared beer)--an ideal warm weather concoction.


06/07/09--22:01: Dror Does Target (chan 1592000)

Interior designer Dror Benshetrit is the latest to create an affordable capsule collection for the big box store.


06/07/09--22:01: 72 Hours in Los Angeles (chan 1592000)

Valet outlines the best places to eat, shop and stay when visiting the city of angels.


06/07/09--22:01: Go Dutch (chan 1592000)

Netherlands-based bike company VanMoof reimagines the classic city cruiser.


06/18/09--22:01: Endorsement: Classic Yard Games (chan 1592000)

Relax this summer with classic outdoor games from all over the globe.


06/28/09--22:05: Grill Week: The Flame (chan 1592000)

Gas, charcoal or tabletop? How to choose the right grill.


06/29/09--22:01: Grill Week: The Tools (chan 1592000)

You don't need an 18-piece set. Just a few essential staples.


06/30/09--22:01: The Real Dill (chan 1592000)

All pickles are not created equal, and these artisanal California crunchers will prove it to you.


06/30/09--22:01: Mix Master (chan 1592000)

Why a 70-year-old blender is the best one on the market.


06/30/09--22:02: Grill Week: The Flavors (chan 1592000)

How make easy-to-mix marinades, dry rubs and marinades for a backyard barbeque.


07/01/09--22:01: Sound's Golden Boy (chan 1592000)

Jay's new retro-style headphones knock out the competition.


07/01/09--22:02: Grill Week: Blueprint of a Burger (chan 1592000)

Texan chef Tim Love on how to craft the perfect patty.


07/02/09--22:01: Grill Week: Mistakes to Avoid (chan 1592000)

Expert advice on the dangers of careless grilling by chef (and charcoal enthusiast) Chris Lutes.


07/07/09--22:01: Wrap Sheet (chan 1592000)

We get in bed with American Apparel for the details on their new line of sheets.


07/07/09--22:01: An Underrated Red (chan 1592000)

If you haven't gotten hip to the Lambrusco revival, here's a five-dollar bottle that'll change your mind.


07/09/09--22:01: Style and Substance (chan 1592000)

The standard military-issue first aid kit is the best looking (and most functional) piece of design you can have ... in your bathroom.


07/12/09--22:01: Late Night Shots (chan 1592000)

Sony's latest invention may result in regret-inducing Facebook images.


07/12/09--22:01: Roll With It (chan 1592000)

Patagonia's famed burrito bag, long a treasured eBay find, is rereleased.


07/14/09--22:01: A New Root Brew (chan 1592000)

An American liquor debuts, steeped in history and culinary lore. And it tastes good too.


07/19/09--22:01: The Craft Beer in the Rye (chan 1592000)

Georgia's Terrapin Beer may be the best brew you've never heard of.


07/21/09--22:01: Bottle Service (chan 1592000)

The best new ways to wet your whistle this summer.


07/28/09--22:01: A Stylish Stay (chan 1592000)

The Ace Hotel in New York ... you'll wish you were here.


07/30/09--22:01: Spice It Up (chan 1592000)

An acclaimed food writer shares some secret ingredients to easily perk up your cooking.


08/25/09--22:01: Rough Stuff (chan 1592000)

Toughen up your digs with touches of rustic industrial design.


09/02/09--22:01: End of Summer Eats (chan 1592000)

Why a classic shrimp boil is the simplest (and tastiest) way to send summer off in style.


09/07/09--22:01: Southern Style (chan 1592000)

A reader asks, "where should I shop in Atlanta?" We introduce him to Sid Mashburn.


09/09/09--22:01: The Cast Iron Skillet (chan 1592000)

Why the most durable, essential and masculine tool you can have in your kitchen will cost you less than $25.


09/21/09--22:01: Easy on the Starch (chan 1592000)

Award-winning food writer Francine Maroukian's manifest on the state of fine dining in America. Maybe it's the recession, maybe it's a younger generation, but there's a relaxed style taking over the culinary culture--and we're all the better for it.


09/23/09--22:01: Happy Accidents (chan 1592000)

An online wine shop is selling top-notch vino for half the price.


09/24/09--22:01: Train Like Ali (chan 1592000)

Everlast's new Ali Collection pays tribute to 'The Greatest' with a vintage style set of equipment.


10/04/09--22:01: 3 Questions for "Man Shops Globe" (chan 1592000)

The Sundance Channel's new show follows buyer-at-large Keith Johnson from the blacksmiths of South Africa to the salvage shops of Amsterdam.


10/05/09--22:01: Riding in Style (chan 1592000)

The Linus bike is classically styled, smooth riding and wallet friendly. Any questions?


10/08/09--22:01: The New Air Travel (chan 1592000)

A new online service, which started out selling nights on air mattresses may be the newest wave in travel.


10/15/09--22:01: Fall in a Glass (chan 1592000)

Modern Spirits' pumpkin pie vodka is no nancy holiday liqueur. It's robust drink that captures everything good about fall.


10/22/09--22:01: The United States of Bacon (chan 1592000)

An interactive coast to coast map of the best bacon this fine country has to offer.


11/19/09--21:01: Hive Mentality (chan 1592000)

This fall, we're feeling the need ... the need for mead. Yes, the honey wine that's long been relegated to Renaissance Fairs is back with a vengeance.


11/23/09--21:01: Game Day Grub (chan 1592000)

Award-winning chef, Charlie Palmer, on the perfect way to fix up your leftover turkey. And it's about as simple as it can get.


11/30/09--21:01: Cameras to Give (chan 1592000)

There's a lot of cameras out there this winter ... here are the five that will get you the best results, no matter who it's for.


12/03/09--21:01: Whiskey on Ice (chan 1592000)

A new whiskey crafted in the mountains of Utah ... and if you're in Park City, feel free to ski in for a sip.


12/08/09--21:01: Wrapper's Delight (chan 1592000)

How to wrap a present like a seasoned pro. Follow this simple strategy, and you're just five minutes from great looking gifts.


12/10/09--21:01: Your Holiday Survival Tool (chan 1592000)

Tis the season for heavy drinking. Make sure you've got the goods to get through it.


12/20/09--21:01: An Old Hand (chan 1592000)

Old school playing cards are having a moment ... just in time for the current Victorian revival.


12/21/09--21:01: Pop Top (chan 1592000)

The only way to open a bottle of Champagne this winter? The age old technique known as sabering. Here's how to do it.


01/11/10--21:04: The Female Perspective: Part 1 (chan 1592000)

A two-part guide to dating from the minds of 150 opinionated ladies.


01/19/10--21:01: A Trump Card (chan 1592000)

The long-forgotten calling card is coming back. Here's why you should have one in the age of texts and Twitter.


01/26/10--21:04: The United States of Vodka (chan 1592000)

With craft distilleries popping up left and right, is vodka the true American spirit?


01/28/10--21:01: Think Outside the Heart Box (chan 1592000)

Chocolates for Valentine's Day is classic. But match the candies to the girl or, at least, with your own feelings about the holiday.


02/09/10--21:01: Spring Cleaning (chan 1592000)

J.R. Watkins all-natural cleaning products are as old fashioned and simple as the classic packaging itself. But it's no gimmick--the brand's been around since 1868.


02/17/10--21:03: The Essential Home Bar: Part 1 (chan 1592000)

Our handy three-part series on the best booze, bitters and bar tools for the ideal at-home drink. First up, the wetware you should be stocking.


02/21/10--21:01: The Launch: TravelTeq Bags (chan 1592000)

A Dutch media entrepreneur creates a luxe laptop bag for the traveling man.


02/23/10--21:01: Listen Up, Trade Up (chan 1592000)

Time to ditch those cheap plastic speakers. Industrial designer Joey Roth's ceramic speakers mix acoustics with aesthetics.


02/24/10--21:03: The Essential Home Bar: Part 2 (chan 1592000)

The tools and tricks you need to craft the perfect cocktail from two of the most respected authors on the subject.


03/03/10--21:03: The Essential Home Bar: Part 3 (chan 1592000)

The country's best bartenders on how to make some of their local favorites--from a ham-infused Chicago cocktail to an update on Hemingway's iconic lime daiquiri.


03/07/10--21:01: Tiny Package (chan 1592000)

A dozen tools every man needs, conveniently packed into a simple, handsome gadget.


03/08/10--21:01: Sweet Find (chan 1592000)

The Tim Tam, a cult favorite from Australia, is now available in the US, but only for a limited time.


03/18/10--22:01: Smoking Barrels (chan 1592000)

Meet a Kentucky man making small batches of manly condiments with aged bourbon barrels. Bluegrass soy sauce, anyone?


03/24/10--22:01: Shed Some Light (chan 1592000)

Forget the shade, forget the lamp ... the coolest light for your place is bare bones and affordable to boot.


04/07/10--22:01: Affordable Art (chan 1592000)

Outfit your place with real art that's both handsome and limited-edition, at prices you can stomach.


04/15/10--22:01: How to: Avoid Getting Food Poisoning (chan 1592000)

No one teaching you the important lessons--like how to avoid getting food poisoning--Valet's new series offers the tips and tools needed for a safe grilling season.


04/22/10--22:01: A Key to Freedom (chan 1592000)

A clever, handy pocketknife for all your summer barbecues and weekend trips. Don't think you need one? Think again.


05/06/10--22:01: The Perfect Duffle (chan 1592000)

The ideal all-purpose weekender bag you won't mind scuffing this summer.


05/27/10--22:01: The Launch: Deck Towels (chan 1592000)

Maybe you don't think you'll need a packable, lightweight linen towel (big enough for two). But you'd be wrong.


06/10/10--22:01: Summer Survival Skills: Keep Your Drinks Cold (chan 1592000)

Our fool-proof method for packing a cooler and chilling beverages to icy temperatures in mere minutes.


06/14/10--22:01: Towel Off (The Right Way) (chan 1592000)

Don't be the guy showing up with the ratty, worn out bath towel. Buy yourself a proper beach towel. It doesn't have to cost a lot, but it'll make a big difference.


06/24/10--22:01: Summer Survival Skills: How to Spike a Watermelon (chan 1592000)

What goes better with summer than watermelon and day drinking? Here's the easiest and most effective way to spike a watermelon.


06/29/10--22:01: Show Your Colors (chan 1592000)

Field Notes introduces a summer series of patriotic notebooks inspired by down home country fairs.


07/08/10--22:01: Summer Survival Skills: Take a Mental Health Day (chan 1592000)

How to plan the perfect day off.


07/19/10--22:01: Hemingway Days (chan 1592000)

Celebrate the American icon's 110th birthday by mixing up one of his signature daiquiris. Not the kind your girlfriend orders on vacation, but a real old school cocktail. Enjoy.


07/20/10--22:01: Hot Seat (chan 1592000)

There's a reason why every one loves an English-made Brooks saddle. A better bike seat cannot be had.


07/27/10--22:01: The Kitchen Imperative: Ditch Your College Pan Set (chan 1592000)

Why a simple stainless steel frying pan is the only one you'll ever need. Ever.


08/03/10--22:01: Drink Like an Italian (chan 1592000)

When it's this hot, you just want something light enough to be refreshing, yet strong enough to take the edge off a long, humid day. We've got you covered.


08/11/10--22:01: Postcard from Sunset Beach (chan 1592000)

We touch down on Shelter Island long enough to pick up the laid back local style.


08/12/10--22:01: Jeff and Sam's Excellent Adventure (chan 1592000)

As the two designers from Shipley and Halmos embark on a cross-country trip, we catch up with them for their road trip essentials.


08/16/10--22:01: Don't Forget to Write (chan 1592000)

Maybe we've just been on our iPads to much lately, but we can't keep from noticing all the great, if traditional, writing instruments out there these days.


08/19/10--22:01: Enduring Classic: The Pina Colada (chan 1592000)

The frozen cocktail turns 56 this week and we're celebrating with a little history and an easy lesson on how to make the perfect frozen drink.


09/08/10--22:01: Stash It In Style (chan 1592000)

Vintage tarps that once covered market stalls and delivery trucks have been made into handsome furnishings for heritage-loving guys.


09/29/10--22:01: Espresso Uncomplicated (chan 1592000)

Who needs complicated machinery (or even electricity). Here's a quality coffee maker that only requires a little elbow grease.


10/05/10--22:01: Rough Riders (chan 1592000)

Sturdy, handsome and affordable bike accessories, handcrafted from leather in an Oregon workshop.


10/19/10--22:03: Try This At Home (chan 1592000)

Home design can be daunting. That is, until you realize it's a lot like dressing well. We've rounded up some of the best products for your home, based on your personal style.


10/20/10--22:01: Valet. Advocates: The Realistic Dopp Kit (chan 1592000)

There's nothing wrong with good looking (and expensive) leather travel kits. It's just that this pragmatic (and affordable) kit is all you need and more.


10/27/10--22:01: An American Spirit (chan 1592000)

That summery gin and tonic isn't as satisfying as this apple-based amber liquor. When the days get dark, so should your drinks.


11/04/10--22:03: Stock Up (chan 1592000)

The 10 items every man should stock in his pantry this fall and winter. Don't stay home without them.


11/14/10--21:04: 2010 Gift Guide (chan 1592000)

We present our annual hassle-free, avoid-the-crowds, online only gift list. (Compete with gift suggestions from the country's top shop owners.)


11/29/10--21:01: The Gadget Saver (chan 1592000)

Think your iPhone is ruined because you dropped it in a puddle? Keep your gear high and dry this winter with a simple, affordable solution to a wet electronic device.


12/08/10--21:01: Holiday Spirits (chan 1592000)

Prepared beers, essentially cocktails using craft beers as mixers are making their way around the country. Here are two simple ones to make at home to lighten up your holidays.


12/13/10--21:01: Light My Fire (chan 1592000)

Your place could likely use a little help in the scent area. These affordable candles are as stylish as they are subtle. After all, every man needs a fire in his home this time of year.


12/15/10--21:03: Flying with Style (chan 1592000)

The holiday season is filled with some of the busiest travel days of the year. Here's how to stay stylish and stress free from the security line to the cabin.


01/04/11--21:01: Sleeping In Your Shirt (chan 1592000)

There's no arguing with the comfort of a well-worn button down. So how about an affordable set of sheets made from soft washed oxford cloth?


01/04/11--21:04: 31 Days - Day 5: The Modern Man's Toolkit (chan 1592000)

Even city boys should have these simple (and inexpensive) essentials at home.


01/12/11--21:04: 31 Days - Day 13: Organize Your Closet (chan 1592000)

Create some order in your wardrobe and make dressing that much easier.


01/13/11--21:04: 31 Days - Day 14: How to Beat Jet Lag (chan 1592000)

Strategies for staying alert and refreshed when traveling.


01/16/11--09:00: 31 Days - Day 16: Eat Your Vegetables (chan 1592000)

How to easily cram more of the good stuff guys need into your diet.


01/18/11--21:01: Red Handed (chan 1592000)

You could layer up with techno-performance-underwear (and later overheat once inside) or you could use this retro gadget to stay warm on chilly days.


01/19/11--21:04: 31 Days - Day 20: A Proper Martini (chan 1592000)

A skill every man should master.


01/26/11--21:01: A Gentleman Needs a Valet (chan 1592000)

A classic wooden clothes valet is an old school solution to keeping your style game fresh.


01/30/11--21:01: Check Out: Old Faithful Shop (chan 1592000)

A new online store mixes personal style with interior design. And what's more, everything they stock is as affordable as it is handsome.


02/01/11--21:01: Packing for the Road (chan 1592000)

Classically made bags by Brooks England that are perfect for travel--no matter your means of transportation.


02/07/11--21:03: Introducing the Valet App (chan 1592000)

The ultimate app for style and service now on the iPhone and iPad ... for free.


02/22/11--21:01: Check Out: Three Potato Four (chan 1592000)

This Philadelphia-based online shop specializes in masculine, weathered Americana.


03/08/11--21:01: Upgrade Your Glasses (chan 1592000)

If you're still using the mismatched glasses from your youth, you're likely due for a set that reflects your style. And good news, it doesn't cost a lot.


03/23/11--22:01: Tiki, Minus the Tacky (chan 1592000)

The '50s-era cocktail craze is having a moment. We show you where to go and how to get an authentic tropical buzz at home.


03/31/11--22:01: Road Test: LAT56 (chan 1592000)

The new luggage company makes a lot of promises. We put the uniquely designed carry-on to the test.


04/20/11--22:01: Haitian Joe (chan 1592000)

How an adventure junkie found the world's best bean deep in the mountains of Haiti and brought it back to America. And it's now just a click away.


04/24/11--22:01: Look Sharp and Carry a Knife (chan 1592000)

Why every man should be carrying a pocket knife ... especially this time of year.


04/25/11--22:01: Reclaimed ... with a Twist (chan 1592000)

Men's accessories made from decommissioned fire hoses reclaimed from British fire brigades.


06/13/11--22:03: Patron Secret Dining Society (chan 1592000)

Get the details on gratis dinners and cocktails with the country's top chefs. (Special Promotion by Patron)


06/15/11--22:01: The (Nearly) Indestructible Summer Bag (chan 1592000)

Ignoble's new convertible backpack/duffle bag is lightweight and impossible to destroy. Wherever you're traveling, protect your stuff ... and look good while doing it.


06/16/11--22:01: Summer Survival Skills: Master Bocce Ball (chan 1592000)

Bocce is a simple game that was made for summer. It's social, easy and you can drink while doing it. Let the good times roll.


06/19/11--22:03: Anatomy of a Classic: The Eames Lounge Chair (chan 1592000)

Celebrating the form, function and features of this mid-century marvel of masculine style. (Presented by Gillette)


06/27/11--22:01: Check Out: The Canvas Carryall (chan 1592000)

Raise your game with a stylish gym bag that can take you from the office to the locker room to a weekend away.


06/29/11--22:01: Think Outside the Box (chan 1592000)

A rustic, wooden box filled with four bottles of wine that only costs as much as a decent bottle in a restaurant.


07/12/11--22:01: Chill Out (chan 1592000)

Handsome machines that look as cool as they feel. And just like clothes, you want to buy quality pieces that will last a long time.


07/21/11--22:01: Summer Survival Skills: The Waterside Kit (chan 1592000)

A handy guide for the items every grown man should have when in close proximity to the water.


07/25/11--22:01: Sweet Ride (chan 1592000)

An affordable, indestructible, handsome bike that's been in continuous production since 1950 and you can now buy it online (and have it shipped for free).


08/01/11--22:01: Case Study (chan 1592000)

A durable hard shell suitcase from Muji (without shelling out a lot of cash).


08/09/11--22:01: Smooth Operator (chan 1592000)

An innovative new iron cuts out all the crap that makes ironing such a drag. A double-edged, cordless style that doubles as a steamer.


08/15/11--22:01: Enduring Classic: The Jeep (chan 1592000)

Seventy years ago, the military's general purpose vehicle, known later as the GP or jeep, was born. And America's never been the same since.


08/31/11--22:01: Big Sound. Little Speakers. (chan 1592000)

The best desktop speakers today are small, but powerful. Here are some of the best options--both wired and analog.


09/06/11--07:00: Introducing Valet's Personal Shopper (chan 1592000)

Our immersive and innovative destination for browsing and buying, where you can get all the information you need on products, brands and shops along with helpful reminders and advice on what and when to buy.


09/13/11--22:01: Burning Man (chan 1592000)

Think a candle in your place is too frou-frou? Man up and light up with these that smell like campfires, leaf piles, cut wood and leather.


09/20/11--22:01: Under Pressure (chan 1592000)

A pressure cooker will make everything you'll be craving this fall, from Texas-style chili and Asian short ribs to beer-braised chicken, without exploding all over your kitchen.


09/26/11--22:01: Check Out: Elecom's USB Charger (chan 1592000)

This badass battery charger packs a punch into a tiny package. Never run out of juice again.


10/13/11--22:01: Hard Cider Season (chan 1592000)

Hard cider, good hard cider that is, was hard to come by ... but not any more. And the old school libation is perfect for this time of year.


10/17/11--22:01: Blanket Statement (chan 1592000)

A little history on the best (and most beloved) camp blanket in the world--the Hudson's Bay point blanket.


10/30/11--22:01: The Bronco, Reborn (chan 1592000)

The classic Ford Bronco, grail status for any car geek, gets a retro reinvention by ICON.


11/17/11--21:01: The Portable Toolbox (chan 1592000)

Some essential, not-so-heavy, metal that fits into your pocket--Kaufman Mercantile's Everyday Carry kit has you covered for any situation.


11/29/11--21:01: Burn Notice (chan 1592000)

A two-in-one candle, housed in a vintage military case and wrapped in a camo pocket square. We don't need to explain why you need this, but let us try.


12/07/11--21:01: Bigger is Better (chan 1592000)

Why oversized bottles of booze are needed this time of year.


12/08/11--21:01: The Stocking Blueprint (chan 1592000)

It's an age-old tradition that shouldn't stop when you grow up. Here's how to stuff the perfect package of presents.


12/12/11--21:01: The Perfect Cup (chan 1592000)

This coffee isn't your average Joe. Which is why you don't simply toss it in a coffee maker.


12/13/11--21:01: Travel Light (chan 1592000)

Time to get pragmatic about packing, with a lightweight and easy-to-maneuver suitcase.


01/10/12--21:01: Check Out: Pendleton's Second Life (chan 1592000)

A Portland-based shop is breathing new life into vintage blankets and military furniture.


01/18/12--21:01: Your Best Buds (chan 1592000)

We put the market's most popular headphones to the test and offer up the best ones for your money.


01/26/12--21:01: Game Day Eats (chan 1592000)

Simple tips on what to eat and how to do it, with plenty of time to prepare.


02/02/12--21:01: The Pisco Sour (chan 1592000)

A classic (and potent) Peruvian cocktail returns. Here's how to make it.


02/06/12--21:01: A Man's Home (chan 1592000)

Outfit your place like you would yourself, mixing individual pieces and styles that speak to your sensibilities.