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Hard-won wisdom from garages, grills and deer stands. Numbered, because that's how he'd want it.

1. No. 14

   If it's stuck, get a bigger hammer. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway.

2. No. 13

   Leave the campsite better than you found it.

3. No. 12

   You don't need a new one. You need to fix this one.

4. No. 11

   A firm handshake and a clean truck never go out of style.

5. No. 10

   Put it back where you found it and you'll find it next time.

6. No. 9

   Low and slow. Applies to brisket and most arguments.

7. No. 8

   Close the gate behind you. Every time.

8. No. 7

   Measure twice. Cut once. Ask nobody.

9. No. 6

   The fish can't see you if you don't talk.

10. No. 5

    Buy the good tape measure. Buy it once.

11. No. 4

    Nobody ever regretted leaving an hour early.

12. No. 3

    Check the oil before you need to.

13. No. 2

    If you have to ask whether it's done, it needs ten more minutes.

14. No. 1

    Righty tighty. Lefty loosey.