How-To's & Explainers

Mastering plays an important role in the way music sounds. So why would a record label do it twice?

Everything you need to know about Rolex's current watch lineup, including prices, provenance and more.

Out on the trail, you'll typically see two types of footwear: shoes and boots. Here are the key differences between them.

Ram owners may be wondering why their truck contains crib notes fit for high school math class. So I asked Ram.

Next time you ride a roller coaster, try this combat-proven technique.

How to decide which non-hotel stay is best for your next getaway.

Get the most out of your Spotify subscription by becoming a power user of the world's most popular music streaming service.

When it comes to building a high-quality hi-fi system, a lot of factors can affect the overall fidelity. Is wireless technology one of them?

Actually, the flavor of your coffee isn't always determined by its country of origin.

From Pineapple Express to Sour Diesel, these are the strains to add to your bucket list. How many have you tried?

Running's come a long way since the 1970s. We have these running shoes to thank.

Can you use soap? What's the best way to season? Everyone has their own opinions. Most of them are wrong.

Is your pour-over coffee bitter or watered-down? These are the reasons why.

The Bottled-in-Bond Act was created to protect drinkers from drinking tainted whiskey. So what does it mean today?

Widespread adoption would draw down the number of one-finger salutes and maybe even save some lives.

The single largest drawback to owning and cooking on cast-iron skillets is the application and maintenance of seasoning.

Creed previously supplied its scents to royals and nobles. Now, it sells a number of super-expensive eau de parfums — like Aventus.

A quality pair of passive loudspeakers can sound good for years — if you follow these time-tested tips.

This simple fitness tool may be small in stature but plays a hefty role in keeping your training safe.

CD sales are on the rise again, and for good reason. In fact, there are a lot of good reasons.