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1. Treating Broadleaf Weeds When It’s Dry Dandelions, clover, and creeping Charlie are some of the most common broadleaf weeds you’ll encounter, but plenty of other plants can invade quickly and spread relentlessly. To keep them in check, you may decide to use a granular weed-and-feed product or spray an organic liquid broadleaf weed killer. The right time: To treat actively growing weeds, apply granular products on a dewy morning or spot treat them with an organic herbicide ($13, The Home Depot) on a warm, sunny day....

Quick DIY projects, lush evergreen accents, and items you already own can combine to create a stunning holiday mantel. When friends and family come to celebrate the holidays, your tree won’t be the only item receiving compliments. These seven holiday mantel ideas will help you show off your style and come together in minutes. 1. Upgrade Your Christmas Garland A traditional pine garland stretches across the base of this fireplace mantel....

Single Curtain Panel with Tieback Single-panel curtains cover one window and are made with a single piece of fabric. Single-panel curtains can be store-bought or custom-made with various finishes at the top (pinch pleat, box pleat, classic straight hem, etc), says Shannon Eddings of Shannon Eddings Interiors in Austin, TX. “They are typically made of linen, voile, or velvet, but can come in all sorts of fabrics,” she says. Eddings adds that she typically uses rings to hang almost all curtains....

A light touch is helpful when you’re carving through etched pumpkin sections, like when you’re creating this upside-down bat’s carved eyes. Try using a long pin tool, like the one you use to prick the stencil pattern, to gently pierce the etched section using a twisting motion. For cutout sections bordering etched sections (like the sections forming the bat’s nose), saw gently and slowly along the etched border to prevent accidental breakage....

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How to Hang Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Before you begin, note that peel-and-stick wallpaper typically adheres best to walls with a smooth texture and an eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss finish. Check the wallpaper manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the product will stick to your type of walls. To ensure you purchase the correct amount of removable wallpaper, carefully measure the space, you plan to cover. Buy slightly more wallpaper than you think you’ll need to accommodate mistakes and tricky areas such as windows, doors, or tight nooks....

How to Clean a Dishwasher Cleaning your smelly dishwasher doesn’t take much and doesn’t need to be done very often. In fact, monthly cleaning can keep your dishwasher looking like new and running well. How to Clean a Dishwasher Door What You Need Warm, sudsy water1/4 cup baking soda (optional)Soft clothRubbing alcoholSmall toothbrushSpongeAbrasive cleanser (optional) Step 1: Clean the Dishwasher Exterior Keep the dishwasher door fingerprint-free by wiping the outside with warm, sudsy water....

While a steady hand and the proper brush can yield a charming hand-painted look, we recommend using painters tape to create crisp lines. Before you begin, grab some of your favorite paint samples, and test them out before painting stripes. Plan to keep stripe colors similar in value. For a high-end look, use closely related hues of the same color—two shades of tan or three shades of blue, for example....

1. Have a goal for your sale. “The first thing people want to think about is the why,” Porter says. “You need to know if you are holding it to recoup money, to generate income, or to pay it forward and make sure the items you are selling are going to a new family to live on again.” Knowing why you’re holding a garage sale can help you stay focused and motivated....

How to Make Paper Tassels We’ve all opened a gift that’s stuffed to the brim with tissue paper. Instead of throwing the paper away, put it to use with this cute tassel craft. All you need is tissue paper, scissors, wire, and some twine. Different shades of pink were used for this tassel garland to create an ombre effect, but feel free to get creative with colors. Use black and white, the colors of the rainbow, holiday hues, or whatever shades of tissue paper you have on hand....

Polish your best serving platter and grab your favorite pita chips, crackers, and other dippers, because you’ll want to start savoring these cheese balls immediately. How to Make Apple-Shape Cheese Balls Presentation is important, but it’s really all about the cheese. Before you start decorating your fall cheese balls, make sure you have a delicious cheese ball recipe to use as a base. We love these bacon cheddar cheese balls (you can never go wrong with bacon), but there are dozens of options to choose from....

If you’re looking for the best options for how to marinate chicken, our Test Kitchen pros swear by these two options: A dry marinadeA wet marinade This guide for how to marinate chicken explains when to choose one or the other, how to make both, plus we’re sharing some essential food safety tips that will help keep you and your family safe. (First things first, if you’re washing your raw chicken, please stop!...

Snapdragons are one of the few flowers that come in almost every color. As a result, they make a great addition to any garden, even in the winter in regions where it doesn’t freeze. Where to Plant Snapdragons Plant snapdragons in well-draining soil in full sun for the best blooms. Although they can tolerate partial shade, the amount of blooms is reduced. They can also be grown in containers and moved outdoors in the spring....

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Bylines in Real Simple, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and more. She was the former SEO writer for Allrecipes, covering product reviews, cooking tutorials, and food news. Melanie Fincher graduated from the University of Georgia Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international affairs. The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer was Melanie’s best pandemic purchase. It’s held up to over two years of use, and it’s been a complete game-changer in her hair styling routine....

Taking place on October 11 and 12, this event is meant to provide you with extra time ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get amazing deals on your holiday gifts (or do a little shopping for yourself). You’ll find deals on thousands of products across all categories, from home decor to garden tools. But before the sale officially begins, we recommend you start adding to your cart now: There are already markdowns to shop, including up to 79% off area rugs....

Terri has 10+ years of journalism experience and over 4 years of e-commerce experience.She has home improvement, real estate, and product review articles at Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, The Spruce and more.She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Best of What’s New: 9 Game-Changing Home Products, Popular Science The Best Instant Cameras, CNN The Best Portable Solar Generators, The Daily Beast The Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, Architectural Digest This Branch Chair is So Comfortable, We Could Sit in it All Day Long, USA Today 8 Common Regrets Homebuyers Have – and How to Avoid Them, Real Simple The 10 Best Over Ear Headphones, NBC News What Does ‘Active with Backup Offers’ Mean?...