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Dressing well shouldn’t end at the door of your local gym. Are we saying you should wear a Tom Ford suit to hit the squat rack? No, but what we would recommend is for every gym-going gent to own a purpose-made selection of stylish athletic garments in order to get the most out of every workout. It might be tempting to make do with an old cotton tee and a pair of swim shorts in the name of frugality, but while you may be saving money, you’ll also be limiting your range of motion, encouraging unpleasant odours to form and...

Convenience culture is all around us. We can’t escape it. From the moment we wake up to when we go to bed, convenience is there, trying to suck us in. For many years, I’ve been a flag bearer for convenience, especially when it comes to leveraging technology to automate our lives. I now recognise, however, that we have become so reliant on convenience that we are no longer aware of the consequences. In this post, I’ll explore the pros and cons of convenience culture. I’ll also share 15 simple actions to reduce reliance on convenience and live a more fulfilling...

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Dryer sheets help to prevent static cling, add freshness, and remove odors from clothing. If you use the fragranced sheets, they can even add a nice scent to your laundry. Store-bought dryer sheets are only good for a single use; after that, you have to throw them away. Making your own dryer sheets is simple and only requires a few basic ingredients. Best of all, they are reusable, so you are not only saving money, but also the environment! [Edit]Steps [Edit]Using Liquid Fabric Softener Cut squares from old towels or washcloths. Cotton fabric, old T-shirts, and flannel also work well....

Editor’s note: This is a new monthly column by senior editor Benét J. Wilson on how to travel comfortably on a budget without sacrificing fun or enjoyment. I became a bargain hunter as a kid sitting at the feet of my paternal grandmother, who hated paying full price for anything. Growing up, it was common to see her wearing items she’d reimagined with her sewing machine. Rather than buy an ensemble new off the rack, she’d purchase damaged clothes that she could put her own spin on, turning once discardable items into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. While I don’t take the...