The Debt Trap: How Modern Comfort Steals Your Freedom (And How to Escape)

By a Man Who Knows That Financial Resilience Is the First Law of Survival Let me say this plainly: Debt poorly managed is not a tool. It is a transfer of control. And every dollar you owe — whether to a bank, a landlord, or a credit card company — comes with a silent condition: … Read more

Dead Outlets & Flickering Lights: How to Fix Electrical Failures (Without Calling Anyone) Series 3 of 3

— written in the full, no-nonsense voice of Food & Arms: rational, grounded, and built for men and women who own their space — down to the last wire. This isn’t fear-driven DIY.It’s informed readiness.No guesswork. No drama.Just a voltage tester, a screwdriver, and the quiet confidence of someone who knows when to act — … Read more

Stuck Doors & Loose Hinges: How to Fix the Most Common Household Failures (Without Calling Anyone (Series 2 of 3)

By a Man Who Knows That a Door Should Obey — Not Fight You This post continues the mission: Autonomy through action. No contractors. No excuses. Just a screwdriver, a little grease, and the will to fix what’s broken. Let me say this plainly: A door that sticks is not “just how it is.” It … Read more

How to Fix a Plumbing Leak (Without Calling Anyone) – Series 1 of 3

By a Man Who Knows That Dripping Is Not a Normal Sound Let me say this plainly: A leak is not “minor.” It is failure in motion. And if you’re waiting for a plumber to save you from a dripping faucet, a running toilet, or a slow seep under the sink, you’re not being patient.You’re … Read more

The 10-Minute Emergency Meal (When You’re Tired, Late, and Out of Ideas)

By a Man Who Knows That Exhaustion Is Not an Excuse for Junk Let me say this plainly: Hunger is not a crisis. It is a condition. And like any condition, it has solutions — not excuses. So when you walk in the door after a long day, brain fogged, back stiff, and stomach growling,and … Read more

The Truth About Seed Oils — And What to Use Instead

By a Man Who Knows That What You Cook With Matters More Than You Think Let me say this plainly:You are not what you eat.You are what you cook with. Because the oil in your pan doesn’t just carry flavor — it becomes part of the food.It soaks into your potatoes, your eggs, your mayonnaise.And … Read more

Taking Creatine: Advantages and Doubts About Efficacy and Security

By a Man Who Believes in Strength — But Only When It’s Earned and Understood Let me say this plainly:Strength is not a gift.It is a debt paid in sweat, time, and attention. And when you seek to improve it — whether for health, function, or the quiet pride of lifting more today than yesterday … Read more

The One-Pan Dinner That Feeds You for 3 Days

By a Man Who Knows That Cooking Should Serve You — Not Enslave You Let me tell you a truth so simple it cuts through the noise of “meal prep” videos, Instagram recipes, and $15 “gourmet” takeout: You don’t need to cook every day.You need to cook once — and eat well for the rest … Read more

Knife Fighting for People Who Aren’t Delusional

By a Man Who’s Seen What a Blade Can Do — and Knows What It Can’t Let me say this plainly, without drama, without ego, and without the soft lies people tell themselves in dojos and YouTube videos: If you’re in a knife fight, you’ve already lost. Not because you’re weak. Not because you lack … Read more