Carl Pettit is a writer and editor with interests ranging from international relations and political humor to the arts and modern media.
Carl Pettit
Laceless Sneaker Options — Comfortable Shoes Without the Hassle of Tying Them
Sometimes, it's a big help to be able to just slip on a pair and get on with your day without worrying about tripping or having to bend down and re-tie them for the hundredth time.
10 Grooming & Fashion Cheats to Simplify and Enrich Your Life — Start by Getting a Gray Blazer
Life is plenty hectic already. Who couldn't use a few tips on how to shave some time off your daily tasks, or maybe lower those bills even just a tad?
The 5 Best Cheap Cars On the Planet (That Are Also Fun to Look At)
So, you want a ridiculously cheap car, but you’d still like something that actually works, and maybe has a bit of a quirky sense of style to it as well?
Hoodies for the Hoodie Connoisseur — 5 Styles to Add to Your Collection
You dig hoodies. Of course you do. That's why you want to read this highly informative hoodie article, right?
Ride Around Your City in Style — 5 Cool Accessories for the Urban Bicyclist
We picked out five cool accessories that the urban bicyclist could probably benefit from — and might even enjoy.
A Boot for All Seasons — 5 Styles You Can Wear All Year Round
Take a look a five men's boot styles that'll raise your wardrobe quality and feel good on your feet — no matter what time of year.
5 Ultra-Cool, Ultra-Slim Men’s Wallets
Forget about your father’s lumpy old wallet, stuffed with photos, money and coupons for the hardware store, all held together with a rubber band. What you want in the billfold department is something sleek, hip, and ultra cool that won't get in the way (especially if you wear skinny leg jeans), yet still speaks to your sense of enduring style. With that thought in mind, here are five thin men’s wallets that just might do the fashion trick.
5 Really Cool Korean Cars You Might Not Know About
There's a lot more to Korean carmaking than those Kia hamsters. (Though those hamsters are pretty sweet.)
10 Best Dog Breeds For Single Guys
When you're a single dude -- no matter how popular you are with the ladies -- there will always be downtime. When your female companions are busy with work, need to head home, do some wash, or are just sick of being referred to as “friends with benefits,” you may find yourself a little lonely. If you won’t “put a ring on it” as Beyonce advises, you might want to consider adopting one of man’s truest of friends—a dog.
7 Tips for Driving in Traffic Jams This Spring
The ice and snow may be gone, but there sure are more cars on the road. Here are a few tips to help you stay alert and safe when driving in heavy traffic this spring.