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From extension cords to USBs, home tech isn't always sexy. Enter our edit of stylish alternatives to everyday practical items – all guaranteed to enhance your 'everything' drawer.

Quitting booze for January doesn't have to be boring. New alcohol-free spirit Sipsmith FreeGlider works just as well with tonic as in cocktails – perfect if you want to treat yourself while moderating your intake. To help spread the word, Sipsmith is doing something special for a different customer every day in January. Read on for everything you need to know about the alcohol alternative – including a couple of cocktail ideas – and how to win a visit from the Swancierge delivery service…

From fluctuating house prices to skyrocketing energy costs, changes are afoot in the British economy. We asked Paul Sedgwick, co-founder of Frank Investments, to cut to the chase and explain what’s going on.

Whether you unveil it as the final flourish of Christmas Day lunch or put it out to graze on throughout Boxing Day, a cheeseboard is a festive essential. But what’s the optimum number of cheeses to include? Are they all best served at room temperature? And what do you eat them with? Here’s how to make this year’s cheeseboard the best yet…

Whether you’re flying solo on a furtive fridge forage or have been put in charge of Boxing Day lunch, there are some techniques and fillings that will lift your leftovers sandwich from good to great. From a festive twist on a reuben to a deep-filled cheese toastie, eight chefs share their favourite recipes…

At some point over the holidays, there’ll be a moment when everyone in the house of a certain age is asleep - and the rest are on their phones. That’s when you need a board game to bring everyone back together. This is SLMan’s pick of the best…

If you haven’t yet ordered your wine for Christmas, we asked three experts for the best options under £20. Here’s what they went for…

It’s 15 years since David Gandy first made a splash as the face of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. Since then, the world’s most famous male model has become a father of two and has launched his own leisurewear brand. SLMan caught up with him to chat style tips, life advice and partying with J. Lo…

Whether you’re looking for a gift for the whisky fan in your life or are on the hunt for something special, yet easy to drink, over the festive season, Glenfarclas is the single malt maker to know. A family-owned producer in the Highlands that’s been producing whisky for six generations, there’s a reason Glenfarclas is well respected among whisky drinkers. From how it's made to its best bottles, here’s what you should know about this distinguished distillery – plus some expert tasting notes.

Jake Humphrey is the sports TV presenter you’ll recognise from Formula 1 on the BBC back in the day and, more recently, BT Sport’s football coverage. But he’s also spent the last few years speaking to remarkable people from Gareth Southgate to Matthew McConaughey about their methods for success. Jake told Tobias Gourlay what he’s learnt from these exceptional characters – and why those lessons have been so important in his own life.

Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, a bit of expert advice never goes amiss. That’s why we asked ten head chefs how to get everyone’s favourite accompaniment just right.

If you’re yet to dabble in the world of sex toys, here, three experts share their top recommendations, designed for her. Happy shopping…