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“When [choosing the best kitchen faucets], make sure that the faucet not only fits the style of the kitchen but that it also functions for [your] needs,” said Jenny Slingerland, owner and principal designer at Black Ink Interiors. “Understanding how you need your kitchen to function for you is the best first step in selecting the perfect faucet. Do you live a fast-paced life and prefer a touch-activated faucet, or would you prefer a more traditional bridge faucet with two handles?...

The weeder features a hand trowel style with an ergonomic grip, making it ideal for removing dandelions, thistles, and other invasive species. It features a cast-aluminum head that resists rusting and a handle hole that allows for convenient hanging in your garden storage shed. The handle is also specially designed to prevent hand and wrist fatigue—especially crucial if you’re tackling an overgrowth. Buyers love its ease of use, grip, and sturdiness and have given it nearly 5,000 five-star ratings to date....

The lint-free cloths can scrub, dry, and soak up spills on all kinds of surfaces like marble, stainless steel, tile, glass, and wood. And cleaning the cloths themselves is effortless, too; all you have to do is throw them in the washing machine when you’re done. The best-selling dish rags can be used wet or dry: A shopper who has purchased multiple sets and dubbed them the “best cloths ever,” shared that they use them daily—not to mention “everywhere”—and that “each purchase has lasted a year or two....

We’ll show you how to make your own bunny wreath form (this trick is genius!) out of two grapevine wreaths. Once you’ve assembled it, all you have to do is add some of your favorite artificial spring flowers and fill in with faux or dried greenery. Using faux flowers will make your wreath last for years, and you can usually find inexpensive blooms at local craft stores. This grapevine bunny wreath is so cute you won’t want to take it down when the holiday is over....

Spice and Herb Substitutions When changing up spices and herbs, start with half of the amount the recipe calls for (unless directed otherwise), and add the spice until it suits your taste. So if you’re looking for a quick cinnamon substitute, you should only use ½ tsp. of allspice or nutmeg in place of 1 tsp. to start since they are stronger in flavor. If you want to substitute fresh herbs for dry herbs, the general rule is to use 3 times as much....

Durability is important, but perhaps even more important is the fit of the garden gloves. If they’re too big or loose, you won’t have the dexterity you need, and gripping tools and plants properly could be tricky. They should have a snug or adjustable cuff to keep soil and debris from falling inside the glove. While gloves should fit snugly if they’re too tight, they’ll limit your movements and wear out more quickly....

Some fertile common ground: a passion for tropical motifs inspired by time together in coastal locales. Gilbane intermingled tropical patterns with velvets, jewel tones, and lacquered shine to travel in that direction but keep it cosmopolitan. Existing and newly acquired pieces of colorful Pop Art flow with the palette and add a modern edge. The result could be described as midcentury metropolitan meets swanky beachfront hotel—and totally livable. Gilbane’s tricks include choosing patterns and colors that are sophisticated but not serious and, when one room is busy, going more solid in the next....

Before beginning any home renovations, be sure to check local building code requirements to ensure maximum safety and compliance. 1. Zero-Threshold Showers Eliminate barriers and get a sleek look by switching to a shower that lacks the lip or edge of a traditional shower floor basin. “Zero-threshold showers are a huge advantage if you’re building your ‘forever’ home or remodeling a primary bathroom to enjoy indefinitely,” says Jamie Gold, a wellness design consultant....

But with the help of Jake Angi, a contractor and friend, the Burnses discovered all sorts of surprises lurking behind almost every wall. Some shockers were discouraging: extensive termite damage, for example, and plumbing and wiring that needed to be replaced. A few of the surprises made the couple smile. Beaded board ceilings and oak floors in two rooms were salvageable, and several items discovered on the property found new life and purpose in the refurbished home to give it an aura of age....

Choose a card that doubles as a coloring page for younger kids (he’ll cherish the hand-colored element!), or opt for a card with a good dad joke on the front. Whether you’re giving him a homemade Father’s Day gift or going the store-bought route, he’ll appreciate the addition of a card you picked just for him. Fishing Father’s Day Card Perfect for the dad who loves to fish, this adorable coloring card will grab his heart—hook, line, and sinker....

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Rustic kitchens are warm and inviting, like a pot of comforting stew bubbling away on the stove all afternoon, and our collection of rustic cabinets will inspire you to give your own space a touch of countryside charm. Whether you have a large kitchen and are planning new cabinetry or you’re working with a small footprint and want budget-friendly ideas, these rustic cabinet ideas have something for every kitchen....

One major clutter culprit? Having too many of the same items or keeping ones that are no longer useable. Take this as an opportunity to donate unused collected objects and recycle what you can to get the weight of clutter off your shoulders. The perfect opportunity to completely declutter is hard to come by, but over time, this checklist of 14 items to pare down can help you slowly but surely reorganize your home....

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Breakfast Salad with Avocado and Eggs So long, avocado toast, we’ve moved on to breakfast egg salads with avocado mixed in. The dressing on this salad is full of fresh flavors from basil, parsley, and lemon (both juice and zest). And as you cut into the poached egg on top the yolk and dressing run together for a salad dressing unlike any you’ve tasted. Breakfast Salad Bagels, bacon, berries, yogurt, and eggs....