Your first tool kit is a rite of passage – you’re not a fully fledged grown-up until you own one. If you need a steer on its essential components, Andrew Georgious from hardware specialist Robert Dyas has put together this definitive list of the items that will fulfil all your basic DIY needs.

By the end of June, it was estimated a record 9.3m people – around one-quarter of the UK workforce – had been furloughed. If you’re returning to work – and are going back having taken a bit of a blow to your confidence – here’s how to make your mark and get back into the swing of things.

Paul Archard is co-founder of Black Cow, the world’s first pure milk vodka brand. From studying sculpture at art college to running a production company in LA and London, he always wanted to do his own thing. Here, he tells SLMan how he’s now doing exactly that from west Dorset…

Those in the know are big fans of jerk seasoning as a way to add flavour to food. A winner on chicken and pork, this tasty spice mix will transport you to the Caribbean in an instant. Here, three chefs share their top tips and recipes with SLMan…

Dismissed for decades as a late-night shot as opposed to a smooth sipping spirit, tequila has had a bad rap. To celebrate National Tequila Day this Friday, we spoke to a trio of experts from three modern tequila houses to find out why Mexico’s national drink is now the most interesting spirit on the market – and how to drink it properly…

If you’re one of the many for whom working from home is now a regular thing, it’s worth investing in a headset. Not only do they make Zoom calls more efficient, they’ll free up both of your hands. SLMan asked Julie Watling of specialist retailer Communications Solutions how to find the right headset for you…

Thai recipes often demand a long list of ingredients, making it more of a cuisine you’d go out to eat than something to cook at home. Here, Farang chef-owner Sebby Holmes shows how you can capture the authentic spicy, sour and salty taste of Thai food with just seven ingredients or fewer…

If you’re planning a camping trip this summer, you won’t want to turn up without the right equipment. We asked Dave Addy, who heads up the outdoor living team at specialist retailer Blacks, to talk us through the must-have items and share some top tips on what to consider before purchasing any gear…

English canned wine specialist The Uncommon is growing fast. Having started with 10,000 cans in 2017, founders Henry Connell and Alex Thraves are aiming to hit half a million in 2020. They spoke exclusively to SLMan about how they’ve done it and where they’re going next…

There’s more to successful WFH than sticking your desk next to a window and having natural day light. SLMan asked a group of experts what you really need to do to stay productive and healthy. Covering the physical and mental aspects of working from home, here’s what they had to say...

The weather’s hotting up again and London’s reopening for business. Now’s the time to acquaint yourself with the city’s top restaurants with outdoor space. From old favourites to new openings, here are 13 great places with terraces to book now…

Chances are lockdown has made you realise there are a few home improvements you need to make. Electric drills can help with anything from screw-driving to hammering through concrete. Martin Parker-Elms, who looks after power tools for B&Q, is here to tell you about the options – plus we’ve rounded up the best models on the market today.