Good for holidays, park days or just garden days, portable speakers are an essential summer accessory. Look for built-in Bluetooth for easy connectivity and, for peace of mind, make sure yours is splash-proof and drop-proof. Here’s our roundup of the best on the market right now – whatever your budget...

A recent survey revealed vehicle theft has risen 56% in the last four years, so it has never been so important to be vigilant and put appropriate measures in place to protect your car. We asked the experts to share their advice on how best to keep yours safe.

Alan Turner and Terry Williamson met while working in a pub and bonded over a shared love of brunch. In 2013, they quit their jobs to open Sunday in Islington. These days, they serve 400 customers a day and get through 1,500 eggs per week – so who better to talk us through how to get the best out of them. From scrambled and poached eggs to omelettes and shakshuka, the pair share five ways to prepare and serve eggs like a pro.

You may be clued up on the best wines to buy, but what about the accessories you need to make the most of them? Leading wine journalist Matthew Jukes gave us his list of the kit worth buying…

Eggs have had something of a chequered past. In the 50s, they were the ultimate breakfast option, but by the 70s had become the bad boys of nutrition, with studies claiming they were packed with cholesterol. Then, in the 80s salmonella was the big concern. These days, eggs and avocado on toast is the definition of mainstream. To get the bottom line, we caught up with registered dietician Louise Bula…

Over the last five years, Tom Daxon has established his namesake business as a niche fragrance house to know. Now he’s launched a handcare brand called gloved. In an exclusive interview, he told SLMan exactly what he’s learnt along the way – from his mum and from branding agencies alike…

They might be the best way to enjoy a taste of Italy this summer, so we asked a couple of specialists for the lowdown on pizza ovens. They gave us six pointers, then we rounded up the best models out there right now...

Freedom and outdoor exercise? No wonder lockdown has been a boomtime for paddleboarding. Former British windsurfing champion John Hibbard co-founded Red Paddle Co just over a decade ago and has pioneered inflatable paddleboards. He told SLMan what you need to know about the sport today…

Our emergence from lockdown might be turning into a stop-start affair, but there are some things that have already got the green light for this month. From a vintage-style digital camera to something that will change your car journeys forever, here’s SLMan’s roundup of the hottest new things to check out in August…

Not in the mood? You’re not alone. Research shows a low sex drive is surprisingly common, with everything from stress to exercise playing into the equation. SLMan rounded up a group of experts for some words of advice. From changing your approach to desire to why it could be worth taking a supplement, here’s what they had to say…

Thought charisma was something you were born with? Apparently not. SLMan asked two experts for a few pointers on how to be more confident, engaging and downright charming. Here’s what they told us...

There’s something satisfying about a well-stocked drinks cabinet. To find out what should be inside it, we went to Agostino Perrone – The Connaught’s director of mixology – and Giorgio Bargiani, head mixologist at the hotel’s bar, for some advice…