Here’s the scenario: It’s a Sunday and all news forecasts have said it’s going to rain, but as the deep afternoon approaches, there hasn’t been one cloud in the sky. Your friends are over, beers are cold, and stomachs are growling. It seems that a barbecue would make this day perfect, but you haven’t prepared anything! Let us show you what you can do to prepare an impromptu BBQ in just one trip to the market and one hour! Let’s get started! (continue reading…)

I’m going to start with an assumption- We’ve all had to apartment hunt sometimes. I’m also going to assume that you’ve had the same experience as me when it comes to apartment hunting- It sucks. You waste your weekend, or your day off, your gas, your sanity, and by the time it’s over, you never want to see craigslist again. Here’s where it gets different for me, though. I look for apartments and houses for rent even when the ink is still wet on my lease! I actually enjoy looking at the ads people post online! Because I do this so often, and have moved several times over the last few years (always looking for the upgrade!), I threw together a quick list of things that can save you time, gas, money, and sanity when looking for a place. (continue reading…)

So, many of us dudes carry around a spare tire, let’s not lie. I mean, it might just be a spare tire for a tricycle, but it could also be the backup for a semi. I think we all want to lose that extra weight. But who has time for a dedicated workout? Not every guy works 8 hours a day and then has the time or energy to work out for 6 more! Are we stuck carrying the spare for the rest of our days?

No way! There’s lots of stuff we can do to trim those waistlines back to the ones our ladies remember us having! Here’s one average dude’s quick morning workout routine that helps keep the pounds down. (continue reading…)

Average Dudes summer heat survival guide.  So maybe the title is misleading.  I added the last part for our good friend Bildo.  Summer is just about here and it’s getting pretty warm already!  Not any warmer than last year, but why do we feel so hot?  That’s because none of us can afford to use our air conditioners!  When it comes down to it, we’re not making enough money, we’re afraid that we’ll lose our jobs, and our other bills have to be taken care of right now!  To try to help, we’ll give a few tips that you guys can use to stay cool without breaking you.  Let’s get started! (continue reading…)

If you’re like me, some dudes like to do a bit of modeling in their off time. If you don’t, I’d suggest giving a try at least once. It’s a good way to relax and clear your mind, not to mention a good way to kill some time.

Here I’m going to show you how to properly prime your models. This can be done while the model is either still on the sprue, or after it’s been assembled. I prefer the former whenever possible, as it prevents having to go and blast an area with paint if it’s in one of those “hard to reach” areas. (continue reading…)

As we get closer to the summer, AverageDude.com will be adding more recipes to help you with the potlucks, barbecues, picnics, and all other gatherings that require you to bring food.  Today, I get to teach you how to make a meal that is sure to impress!  I will share with you: BDD’s Tuna Tartare Recipe!  It’s a delicious combination of sushi grade fatty tuna, avocado, tomato, wasabi, ginger, and fried wonton crisps!  Keep in mind that you are serving raw fish so this is not a dish for everyone!  Also, this meal cost me about $11 to make with leftovers.  With the amount of fatty tuna (serves 4), this would easily cost $40+ at a nice restaurant (I’ve bought it).  Let’s get started! (continue reading…)

Laundry. We all dread it. If you’re like me, you own a ridiculous amount of socks and underwear in order to put off the dreaded “laundry day”. The rest of the stuff is pretty unimportant. Shirts can be turned inside out, and pants? Really? Unless you spill something on them, there’s nothing that will tip people off that you’re wearing the same pair for an extended period of time. Well… unless you have your name bedazzled across the ass cheeks of your pants… but then, I think you have larger problems than doing laundry. Fear not, Average Dude! Laundry is quick, simple, and not to mention a lot better for your hygiene. (continue reading…)

When hosting guests for dinner, I find that it’s always a bonus when you can cook them a meal that they normally wouldn’t find in a local restaurant.  Today, we’d like to show you how to take on an easy Japanese meal that isn’t so exotic that your friends will not want to try it.  It’s also a great meal for one with easily controlled portions!  Today, you’ll know how to make Yakitori Don.

The name “Yakitori Don” is a combination of delicious and sweet chicken skewers called “yakitori” and the Japanese word for bowl, “donburi.”  Donburi meals typically consist of a bowl of rice with various toppings.  Let’s get started! (continue reading…)

Our gender is not known as, “graceful,” or “delicate.” In fact, more often than not, us dudes just kinda barrel through things and knock stuff over. If something is in our way, often, we break it and toss it aside. However, sometimes it breaks us back. Cuts, scrapes, bruises and burns are all common injuries that we sustain throughout the day for one reason or another. However, many of us don’t know how to treat these injuries properly. Well, no more will that be true! Read on to learn basic first aid for basic injuries! (continue reading…)

"Ono" is Hawaiian for "Delicious"

Hawaiian Barbecue is delicious, but we know that it’s not available everywhere and that saddens us to the core! How will some of you guys ever get to experience Kalbi Short Ribs, Kalua Pork, or SPAM Musubi? By coming to AverageDude.com of course! Today I will show you how to match a large batch of SPAM Musubi for only a few bucks and in less than 30 minutes. Let’s get started!

First, go to your local supermarket and track down these items: Calrose Rice (sticky white rice), SPAM, sushi seaweed (get this is large sheets that do not say “ajitsuki”), and finally Yakitori (not Teriyaki) sauce. Most of these can be found in the world foods section. (continue reading…)