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How to Substitute Whole Wheat Flour for All-Purpose Flour You can replace some but not all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour when baking. Swapping equal amounts results in baked goods that are too dense with an off-putting flavor. Blending whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour will lighten the finished product while adding the nutritional benefits of whole wheat. Try it the next time you make breading for a chicken breast recipe, or thicken a sauce....

To get started, pick up a gallon of whitewash stain and two quarts of gray paint. The stain will be the floor’s core color; the paint adds texture and depth. Check out our easy-to-follow steps below to see how it’s done. This weekend project is worth the effort—and when you see the dramatic results, we’re confident you’ll agree. Related Video

How to Make an Easter Dessert Board You can create a colorful dessert board with a few easy Easter recipes and these how-to instructions. Serve your finished platter after Easter dinner or as part of an Easter brunch buffet. Ingredients Needed 1 batch Sugar Cookie Cutouts Purchased green frosting 1 batch Bunny Cupcakes Jelly beans Flower sprinkles Marshmallow chick candies Milk chocolate chips Colorful sprinkles Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, melon, and pineapple Chocolate Fruit Dip Chocolate truffles Chocolate egg candies Candy sticks Cotton candy Wafer cookies Graham crackers Pretzel rods...

If you’re on the receiving end of hand-me-down mercury glass holiday decorations, count yourself lucky. They add incredible interest and dimension, not to mention provide a conversation starter for all those holiday soirees. But if your mercury glass collection is just getting started, there are plenty of sources for this festive accent. For even more original flair, consider making your own. Here’s everything you need to know about decorating with mercury glass, plus how to make it a showstopper in your holiday displays....

1. Calming Colors Following a year filled with so much uncertainty and unknown, it’s no coincidence that muted, soothing colors are expected to be on the rise in 2021. As we spend more time working, teaching, and cooking at home, homeowners are seeking out shades that are peaceful and calming for both the mind and the eyes. Look for soft blue and muted green paint colors to trend in the new year....

This is a great time to have a conversation with your child about decorating for long-term enjoyment. Invite them to come with you to the store as you gently monitor their style choices. Together, you can make something you both love! Below, we have a few tips to get you started. Color Pop Children’s bathroom decor should include color. The toys they play with, the books they read, and the TV shows they watch feature a constant barrage of eye-popping hues, so children are comfortable in a color-rich environment....

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Asian Lady Beetles vs. Ladybugs You can identify a ladybug by its markings and size. There are several different species, with most sporting red shells and various numbers of black spots. Their heads tend to be black with small white “cheeks.” Ladybugs are typically rounder and smaller than Asian lady beetles if you look at them side-by-side. Asian lady beetles also have larger white “cheek” markings and have more white on their heads overall....

“The most important factors when deciding on a grill are the types of foods you hope to cook, the fuel type you would like to use, the cooking surface you would like to cook on, and your budget,” said Paul Kindem, owner of Original Grills. Because there are so many grills on the market, it can be difficult to decide which is the best grill for your backyard. To help, we researched the best grills out there, keeping in mind the type, size, cook surface size, heating power, and any bonus features....

“You need to consider what fabrics make the most sense for your couch,” says Jung Lee, event architect and founder of Fête, Jung Lee NY, and Slowdance. “For example, if you have pets, you need a fabric that is pet-friendly.” Couch covers are available in various sizes, fabrics, and colors to fit any couch, loveseat, or chair. No matter what type of couch cover you’re looking for, this list has plenty of options to provide some extra protection and style....

“Overall, ceramic cookware is great for cooking due to its versatility,” says Brian Jupiter, executive chef of Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern. “You can use it to cook something as heavy as chicken, as delicate as fish, and as convenient and low-maintenance as eggs. You really do save time with the non-stick and heat benefits, which then leads to a more efficient clean up.” Finding the best ceramic cookware for your kitchen can be a challenge....

With simple electric start buttons and no need for refueling or pulling chokes, electric lawn mowers are much easier to use than gas models, too. “Electric models are good for home use as they typically have lightweight aluminum frames and more user-friendly features than gas models,” says Ian Spilsbury, a lawnmower maintenance professional at Chelmsford Garden Machinery. When shopping for the best electric lawn mowers, you’ll find that these models tend to have simple electric start buttons, lightweight aluminum frames, and even self-propelling features that make caring for your yard a lot less arduous....

“A stand mixer for the home baker is an investment that could (and should!) last your whole baking life,” says Erin McDowell, a cookbook author and food stylist. “My grandma even passed down a hand mixer to me that still ran great after 30 years of use.” Our team tested 22 of the best stand mixers on the market by using them to make batches of cookie dough, bread, and whipped cream in our lab in Birmingham, Alabama....

Ideally, the relative humidity for any room in your home should always stay between 30% and 50%. Investing in a dehumidifier can help to keep moisture levels low in your home, no matter the weather outside. A dehumidifier draws in air from the room and passes it through a system of cooling coils. These coils then trap moisture through the process of condensation and collect the liquid in a bucket that can be manually emptied or drained....

Now, Letterfolk has reimagined how we decorate (and redecorate) our homes again with the launch of its placemats. The new Letterfolk Placemats feature the same hexagon tile design as the beloved Tile Mats, with removable caps in a range of colors that you can easily arrange however you like on the mat to make images, designs, and words. Much smaller than the original Tile Mat—the size of a traditional placemat, as you’d guess based on the name, and shaped like a stretched-out hexagon—the Placemat allows you to customize your table with colorful decorations that you can rearrange any time you want....

How to Make a DIY Glass Door Cabinet This project works best on cabinet doors constructed with a center panel and frame, as opposed to slab cabinet doors made of one solid piece. What You Need Cabinet door with center panel and frameScrewdriverRouterChiselClampsSander and sandpaperTack clothTrisodium phosphate solutionStain-blocking primerSemigloss latex paintGlass panelGlass clipsClear silicone adhesive (optional) Step 1: Remove the cabinet’s panel. Unscrew the door from the cabinet box and remove all hardware....

We’ll go over the basics of what constitutes a single-family home, plus we’ll take a look at what to expect if you decide to purchase one. The Single-Family Home When it comes what a single-family home is, the key word is “single.” Here, think “one” or “solo”—and picture that idyllic, standalone house with its own yard and driveway. “A single-family home is a freestanding home that shares no common walls with another residence and is set alone on its own piece of property,” says Courtney Klosterman, a home insights expert at Hippo, a home insurance company....

Terrazzo is a popular choice for floors, walls, and accent pieces, like tables, backsplashes, and outdoor patio surfaces. It comes in multiple colors and designs, which can be purchased as ready-made tiles. If properly sealed for water resistance, it can be applied to any area of your home, including the bathroom and kitchen. There are many reasons to fall in love with terrazzo; it is durable, attractive, and affordable. Generally cheaper than granite and marble, it can be an eye-catching alternative that doesn’t break the bank....

Why Your Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening Usually, tomatoes that aren’t ripening on the vine are overfed and overwatered. It happens to gardeners with the best intentions, but once the plant reaches the size you want, it’s time to cut back on fertilizing. Typically, you’ll only need to fertilize tomato plants two or three times during the season. Reducing water, even to the point where a little stress (slight wilting) shows before you water again, can push the plant to ripen its fruit....