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The sleek, lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver with a weight of just 3.5 pounds without water and 7 pounds with a full tank. Customers also enjoy how easy it is to use—fill the 450-milliliter tank with water, push the manual pump on the handle, and the device will heat up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit in just 20 seconds. A full water tank will give you 25 to 30 minutes of steam cleaning power....

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Because home value varies so much by location, your money goes farther in some areas than others—but it all depends on what you’re looking for. This episode features a charming Colonial home just outside of Boston, a four-bedroom home on a cul-de-sac in Boise, and a small condo with stunning views of downtown Atlanta. We’ll take you on a tour of each space so you can see what this listing price can buy in three different cities....

How to Clean Bathroom Floors Follow these steps for the cleanest bathroom floor. What You Need Small broomDamp paper towelWarm waterVinegarDish soapRagOne or two large towels Step 1: Sweep Floors A clunky vacuum cleaner is almost no help in a small bathroom. Instead, the best way to clean a bathroom floor is with a small broom. Sweep along the edges of the room and work to collect dust and dirt in the middle....

Follow the steps below to learn how to maintain the quality of your paintbrushes. While working with water-based paint, you should plan to clean your paintbrushes every two hours and at the end of your project. You can use these same steps to clean paint rollers and pads as well. This simple cleaning solution uses supplies you likely have around the house to easily wash away paint. How to Clean Paintbrushes This technique works best for painting tools that were used to apply water-based formulas, such as acrylic or latex paints....

How to Cook Brisket in the Oven Cooking brisket in the oven in a well-seasoned cooking liquid yields a delightfully tender and irresistibly flavored meal. Because the brisket is cooked this way, you’ll technically be braising the meat. This method requires no special equipment; just a baking pan will do. 1. Prep the Brisket Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper. Brown the brisket in oil only if specified in your recipe....

So what is flash freezing? In the food industry—or on fast-paced cooking TV shows—this term means freezing foods at extremely low temperatures with circulating air. (It’s also sometimes called “blast freezing.”) This quick-chill method keeps ice crystals small, which prevents moisture loss in the food when it thaws. For the home cook, however, the definition is different: Flash freezing refers to the practice of freezing individual pieces of food, usually spread out on a baking sheet to keep them from fusing together, then packing them in airtight containers for longer storage....

Hallmarks of Handcraft With this style, understand that it’s all about imperfection. Be prepared to embrace the irregular — the handcrafted world is not polished or matchy-matchy. Dye lots may differ and colors or patterns might not quite align, even among like items in a set. And that is perfectly OK, in fact it is to be desired, to help foster that feeling of uniqueness. Materials That Matter Wood, stone, metal, leather, clay, glass and other authentic materials that yield and transform through the work of human hands are at the heart of handcrafted style....

In some areas, hardwired smoke detectors that include battery backup are required, so check local codes before deciding what type of detector is best for your home. If you choose hardwired detectors, know that running the cable is the hardest part of the job. The time required for the task depends on the layout of your home. In addition, you’ll need to tie into a single power source. Expect to spend about 5 hours running cable and installing three detectors....

Let’s walk through the steps of creating the perfect pecan pie using this classic Pecan Pie recipe. Step 1: Prepare Crust The pecan pie begins with making a pie crust and rolling out the dough to fill a 9-inch round pie plate. Although making pie dough takes a little time to put together, start this aspect of the recipe early because it helps to give the dough some time to rest....

One of the best ways to use heliotrope is in containers. This way, the plants can be moved around so their sweet fragrance can be enjoyed often. Heliotrope is also great to plant in groups to maximize its fragrance, as it can be subtle at times. All parts of heliotrope plants are toxic to humans and animals. Where to Plant Heliotrope Plant heliotrope in organically rich, well-draining soil or potting mix in a garden bed or containers....

We’ll walk you through the steps so you can have open shelves in your kitchen in just a few days. How to Convert Cabinets to Open Shelving Learn how to remove cabinet doors, install trim, and paint existing shelving to create open shelving in your kitchen. What You Need ScrewdriverDouble-edge pull sawTack clothPutty knifeQuick-drying puttyFine-grit sandpaperTrimFinishing nailsNail punchCaulk and caulk gunDamp sponge or clothPaintPaintbrush Step 1: Remove Cabinet Doors and Hardware First, grab a screwdriver and remove the doors and all hardware from the cabinets....

Check out our guide to the different types of lumber, including pressure-treated woods, naturally-resistant woods, imported varieties, and more. We’ll walk you through how to calculate how much lumber you’ll need. Types of Lumber for Decks Lumber used in deck construction generally falls into one of the following categories. Pressure-Treated Deck Lumber Pressure-treated lumber (PT), which is usually pine or fir, is infused with chemicals that make it extremely rot-resistant....

Closely Related, Yet Different Plants Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus are closely related, so it’s easy to mistake them for the same plant. Both grow wild in the mountains of southeastern Brazil, so they prefer things on the cool and shady side, unlike the cacti found in desert habitats. This is partly why they make such easy-care houseplants, though they do need more regular watering than a desert cactus would. Both of these holiday cactus plants have flattened, spineless, segmented green stems, and technically they don’t have leaves....

You might think stubborn clogs warrant a call to the plumber, but this is one home repair you can likely accomplish yourself. And there’s a good chance that learning to properly snake your own drain could save you hundreds of dollars in plumbing repairs. Drain snakes are not a one-size-fits-all tool, so you’ll need to choose the right one for your situation. Here’s everything you need to know about how to snake a drain....

And don’t forget the thirstiest part of your property: your lawn. To calculate your lawn watering costs, “you need to determine the total area of your lawn/garden, and figure out how many inches of water your lawn needs,” says McKenzie. It’s usually one inch per week, and it takes about 0.62 gallons of water to equal one inch per square foot of lawn. “Multiply the total area of your lawn by 0....

5 Tips to Make Cakes Bake Evenly With so many potential causes for uneven cakes, there are a variety of solutions. How to Prevent Cake from Sinking After Baking Cupcakes and cakes from scratch may rise while baking, then fall again once cooled. This is often caused by small mistakes during baking. But falling cakes are easily preventable. Here’s how: Check your baking powder: Expired or old baking powder is one way your cake may not hold up after baking....

Paige embraces bold colors not only for the holiday season but year-round. “Color makes me very happy, and patterns bring me great joy. I love mixing them and adding more and more,” says the Florida native, who shares her decorating adventures on Instagram (@paigeminear) and on her blog, The Pink Clutch. “Since I have so much color and pattern in my home year-round, it is easy for me to run with big colors and patterns at Christmas....

Mulch! Adding a thick layer of mulch around your garden plants, landscaping shrubs, and trees will cut weeding time to almost nil, making it labor-saving. Use whatever mulch you like or is readily available—shredded cedar bark, pine needles, grass clippings, gravel, or stone. All you need is a pretty, spreadable medium to place around the plants in your landscape or garden. Mulches made from plant material (bark, needles, clippings) will break down over time....