Lockdown aside, outside entertaining is looking like the best we’ll be able to do for a while. Investing in some decent outdoor heating therefore makes perfect sense. To choose the right option for your space, Lynsey Abbott from garden centre group Dobbies told SLMan what to look for…

How many of us can honestly say our careers come down to what we studied at university? In reality, the numbers are probably pretty small, and yet the perceptions around the value of a university education – and specifically how it relates to landing a job – appear to be set in stone. On a mission to change that is Euan Blair, founder of tech start-up WhiteHat, which aims to encourage more young people to pursue apprenticeships instead. Here, the son of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair tells us more.

You’d only be human if you were concerned about the effect Covid-19 is having on your life. With the most common issues including fears for the future, stress and anxiety, we caught up with four mental health experts to gather some tips for coping…

Spencer Matthews has cleaned up his act. The TV personality has turned entrepreneur and launched a fast-growing business based around his new lifestyle. He told SLMan all about CleanCo, how his new approach to life has been treating him – and why every man needs a tongue scraper.

When you’re trying to make ends meet, it’s all too tempting to think a credit card is the solution to your problems. But the experts will tell you owning and using one requires financial discipline and a decent dose of common sense – especially when it’s easy to be lured in by false claims and over-the-top promises. To help you separate the fact from the fiction, here are the main myths in need of a reality check…

The latest iPhone went on sale last week. It’s not the only exciting bit of new kit to make it onto the market recently. From a beautiful wireless speaker to an all-electric Hummer, here are nine tech triumphs to know about…

Whether you’re looking to improve or just expand your repertoire of speedy weeknight meals, SLMan is here to help. From ten-minute mushroom gnocchi to a flavoursome winter warmer of chicken and prawn laksa, seven chefs gave us their favourite foolproof recipes for two…

Alongside Heinz ketchup, French’s mustard and Flying Goose sriracha, Tabasco sauce is a cult condiment. Available in eight strengths, it can be used to add flavour and heat to liven up almost any dish. From understanding how it’s made to using it in simple recipes, here’s what you need to know about the world’s most popular hot pepper sauce.

When it comes to money, we’re often told that having a good savings account is enough. But if you want to stay ahead of your finances, it pays to invest. From equities to tracker funds, property to bonds, we went to the experts to get answers to the important questions.

New distilleries and a growing appreciation for the craftmanship involved in producing Scotch mean Scotland’s whisky industry is enjoying a boom time. Kristiane Sherry of Master of Malt explains how – and why – you should get involved…

Sir Ben Ainslie is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time. Now he is team principal and skipper of Britain’s America’s Cup team, and chief technical officer for British clothing brand Henri-Lloyd. Speaking exclusively to SLMan, he explained why success in the America’s Cup might mean more than any of those gold medals – to him and to the entire nation…

Last month, SLMan spoke to Matt Rudd about how men could be happier. He said finding a passion in life can really help. This month, we’ve spoken to James Otter, who found his passion making wooden surfboards and has now written a book about the power of making in general. James told us how he got here and why he believes making things with your hands might be the best passion of all…