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Read our buying guide below to see if a composite granite sink is right for your kitchen remodel. Composite Granite Sink Advantages Granite composite sinks provide an attractive alternative to traditional stainless-steel or porcelain sinks. These are some of the material’s top selling points: Composite Granite Sink Disadvantages It’s important to understand both the pros and cons before you choose a granite composite sink for your kitchen. Here are some of the downsides of this material:...

Author of “A Taste of Prince Edward County”Co-author of “The Last Schmaltz”, with Anthony Rose; and “True North”, alongside Derek DammannFood critic and writer for En Route, Toronto Life, The Global and Mail, among others Related Video

Highlights• Manages 140+ acres of native woodland and prairie at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens• Manages 40 acres of gardens as the Curator of the Iowa Arboretum• Managed landscapes across 80 acres as a Horticulture Specialist at the Denver Zoo• Over two years of intensive research on annuals in growth chambers and greenhouses as part of graduate research• Coordinated gardens with over 1500 varieties of perennials while collecting phenology, growth, and survival data• Coordinated extensive perennial trials as part of Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Program As part of his graduate degree, he learned how precisely controlling the growing environment can make plants behave however a grower wants....

The Veva 8000 Air Purifier is usually priced at $100, but for a limited time, you can grab it for only $50. It’s equipped with a HEPA filter that works well to clear pet dander and allergens and capture dust as small as .3 microns in spaces up to 325 square feet. Not only will you breathe cleaner with the elimination of pollen and other particles, but the air purifier also helps eliminate odors....

Philadelphia restaurants and also at a farm in Bucks County, PA. Ellen’s first love is pie; she has been interviewed and written about her yearly role turning out hundreds of Thanksgiving pies by food52, Kitchen Aid, Reddit, HGTV and the TODAY show. Related Video

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To find colors that make you happy, look to midtones toward the center of paint chips between the deep, saturated colors and soft pastels. Choose a shade you love (you can mix two or three together), then layer in paler or more intense tones with furniture and accessories. To increase the happiness quotient, include one of the primaries: red, yellow, or blue. These shades energize toddlers in preschools, lift spirits in medical centers, and encourage creativity at media companies, Internet startups, and innovation centers....

There are many different ways you can cook chicken legs and thighs, but one of our favorites for flavor and ease has to be oven baking. This technique results in a moist, juicy chicken with a crisp, flavorful outer crust that everyone in the family will love. What Are Chicken Leg Quarters? A whole chicken leg is a thigh and a drumstick in one piece. Pictured above, an entire chicken leg is also known as a thigh-drumstick piece....

How to Make a DIY Bean Trellis This outdoor project requires just a few T posts and a galvanized cattle panel to form an arch. Learn how to build a bean trellis with our easy step-by-step instructions. What You Need Post driverWire cutters5-foot heavy-duty T posts16-foot piece of cattle panelZip ties Step 1: Drive Posts To start this project, locate where you would like your arch placed. Drive the first T post in with the post driver....

Who Was St. Lucy? Santa Lucia’s Day originated in Scandinavian countries. Legend has it that St. Lucy would secretly bring food to persecuted Christians in Rome hiding in the catacombs, wearing candles on her head to keep her hands free and illuminate the way. In fact, the name Lucia comes from the Latin word “lux”, meaning “light”. Today, there are St. Lucy dolls (remember the iconic Kirsten American Girl Doll?), figurines, and ornaments....

By dividing your chore list into quick, efficient tasks, you can cover all your bedroom bases, including surfaces, linens, and even your floors. This bedroom cleaning checklist helps you get the job done quickly and efficiently, meaning you can spend more time relaxing and less time stressing about the mess. Use this deep-cleaning checklist to create a schedule that works for you. As a general rule of thumb, aim to complete this list of cleaning tasks about once a week....

Freezing Green Beans Follow our step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know about freezing green beans so you can pull them out and enjoy them any day of the year. Step 1: Trim Green Bean Ends Before getting started with actually freezing beans, gently wash fresh greens beans with cool tap water. Then, working with a small handful of green beans at a time, line up the stem ends....

Cantaloupe Planting Basics Plant cantaloupe seeds in full sun in well-drained soil. They’ll need about 85 days to mature, but don’t rush things. Sow seeds only when temperatures reliably stay above 50°F to 60°F. Plant in groups of two or three seeds spaced 2 feet apart. Once the seedlings emerge, keep only the strongest individual plant in each group, pulling the rest. You can start the seeds in pots indoors several weeks before your last frost date, but melons are particularly sensitive to root disturbance, so the vine growth might be stunted if you’re not careful when transplanting them outdoors....

Monograms are a perfect way to add a touch of personalization to your decor—they’re often used in decor on throw blankets, pillows, yard decorations, and more—and they seem more popular now than ever. But how do you make a modern monogram in a world where family members don’t always share a surname? And how do you make monograms feel fresh and contemporary, rather than dated? We talked to experts to get their ideas for designing a decorative monogram that speaks to today’s lifestyle....

Make a whole set of bats in an afternoon, and pair the oversize creatures with an assortment of our popular giant spiders for the ultimate Halloween display. How to Make Oversized Halloween Bats Supplies Needed Black plastic hangers (6 per bat)Heavy duty black trash bagsZip ties, 3-inch sizeZip ties, 8-inch sizePipe foam insulation, ¾-inch size cut down to 12-inch piecesWire cuttersScissorsBlack electrical tapeBlack faux furHot glue Follow these easy how-to instructions to make your own oversized Halloween bat decor....

How to Make a Smoothie Step-by-Step Calling all creative types! There are very few rules when it comes to DIY smoothies. Just about any fruit works, so choose based on your favorite flavors, seasonality, and any food intolerances or preferences. Just remember this simple formula: Fruit + Juice + Dairy/Dairy Substitute + Ice = Easy Smoothie Recipe Win. Follow our Test Kitchen pro tips below to design your own smoothie recipe, then learn how to transform it into a smoothie bowl and how to give it an über-rich and creamy consistency....

Choose five paint colors that are similar enough to blend together, yet have enough definition to be distinguishable. If you like, add a sixth color for a pop. Our color pop is the blue that represents the sky above the sunset in our inspiration photo. We used Sherwin-Williams Ravishing Coral SW6612, Papaya SW6661, Inventive Orange SW6633, Dishy Coral SW6598, Teaberry SW6561, and Interesting Aqua SW6220. 2. Plan the Bands Divide the wall into five or six horizontal bands....

How to Propagate Philodendron by Stem Cuttings You can root philodendron stem cuttings in either a small container of potting soil or a cup of water. To make a cutting, use a clean, sharp knife or garden snips ($14, The Home Depot) to remove a piece of stem about 3 to 6 inches long. It’s best to make your cut just above another leaf on the stem. This allows the rest of your plant to neatly produce more shoots and leaves from that point, and your cut stem will also have plenty of room for forming new roots....

Best Tools to Fix a Clogged Shower Drain If you’re wondering how to unclog a shower drain, the answer requires a few tools and household supplies. Stock a bucket with screwdrivers, a flashlight, a drain claw ($7, The Home Depot) or a wire coat hanger, latex gloves, white vinegar, baking soda, and a plastic garbage bag for containing debris. Keep a toilet plunger, a handheld plumbers snake ($54, The Home Depot), and commercial drain cleaner handy in case they’re needed for your clogged shower drain....