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The Do-It-All Power Tool

An oscillating tool can cut, sand, and scrape nearly every surface of a house, making small maintenance tasks simple. We rated the latest.

Packs for the Short Haul

These backpacks combine smart in- (and out-of-) town versatility with cool throwback looks. Pick the one that's right for you.

The Five Safest Fish to Eat

Five less toxic, well-sourced fish you can get from your local fishmonger.

What Makes Us Fat?

With 33 percent of Americans officially obese, there is surprisingly little agreement on the reason why. Here, five experts present the leading theories.

Best Drinks From the 2013 Manhattan Cocktail Classic

Clever combinations of flavorful ingredients separated the excellent from the merely great at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic.

Rethinking the Tennis Racquet

Manufacturers are embracing new designs and using high-tech materials to help fix your swing's trouble spots. We asked former Wimbledon champ Rick Leach to find the best.

The Backyard Dinner Party Guide

How to make your cookout perfect? We asked Michael Chiarello, the Northern California chef behind the grill-centric Napa restaurant Bottega.

Dario Franchitti's Guide to Scotland

When he's not going for a win, the racing superstar chills out in his native Scotland. Here's where he eats, drives, and – yes – sails.

Top 10 Colorado Craft Beers

The best craft brews from Denver and beyond.

Seven Ways to Live Longer

An octogenarian all-star offers simple advice for how to get old while having the time of your life.

Best Cargo Bikes For Hauling Stuff

From groceries to briefcases to kids, nothing is too heavy for the latest crop of cargo bikes.

Hair Care Without Chemicals

It used to be that healthy, nontoxic shampoos smelled bad and left your hair feeling dirty. No more. A new crop of natural products works great, without the damaging stuff.

How to Blow Up Your Workout

Laird Hamilton shares five ways to jolt your fitness routine back to life.

The Lowdown on Food Labels

If you don't know your "USDA Organic" from your "Certified Gluten-Free," then read our handy guide to the six most prevalent packaged food labels.

The Best Stuff for Dad

He taught you how to ride a bike and what it means to be a man. Show him some love with one of these gifts.

Best Lightweight Camping Gear

Shedding pounds from your pack no longer means sacrificing core function.

The Pirate Looks Back

Keith Richards on fatherhood, Mick, and becoming an icon.

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