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The sensational video posted by HBO Max shows a clip of House of the Dragon co-stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy interviewing each other about their drinks of choice. The video has become an undeniable hit—15.6 million views and 1.4 million likes, and counting—due in part to it featuring some of the best eye contact ever caught on camera and D’Arcy giving their answer in an ultra-sultry voice that the internet can’t get enough of....

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As popular as the regular fiddle-leaf fig trees have been, “not everyone has space for a big hulking tree in their home,” says Justin Hancock of Costa Farms. He notes that while it’s young, “Little Fiddle is perfect for desks and tabletops.” The plant will grow slowly, but when it does reach its mature size, you may want to use it as a floor plant. Wherever you place it, Little Fiddle will complement most home decor styles....

Balsamic Vinegar Substitute Here’s what you’ll need for quick balsamic vinegar replacement: For every 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, substitute 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar or red wine vinegar plus ½ tsp. sugar. For a DIY balsamic vinegar glaze: In a small saucepan ($17, Target), simmer 2 cups balsamic vinegar with ½ cup of brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and the sauce is reduced by half. The glaze will be a thick, syrupy consistency....

The pantry was large, but it was underperforming and needed a specific organizational system. When full, the shelves were messy and visually overwhelming. A U-shaped layout created wasted space in the corners. The pantry’s most notable feature was its potential. Kokaliares cleared out everything, so she could give the existing shelves a fresh coat of paint before beginning to organize. First, she found a personality-packed wallpaper to jazz up the space....

Meridian, Idaho: $999,999 Square feet: 3,127 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Listed by: Daniel W. Doherty and Summer L. Grounds, BHGRE 43° North Crisp and clean, this stunning Idaho home welcomes you in with a bright blue door. Once inside, the open-concept floor plan showcases the living, dining, and kitchen area. Built in 2022, everything in this home is brand new. Dark accents are used throughout the space. This includes a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, ceiling fan, and pendant lights over the kitchen island....

Bare-root plants are typically available in late winter or early spring and are purchased while they’re dormant. Bare-root plants are typically the least expensive because they don’t have the cost of soil or containers associated with them. Learn more about planting bare-root plants. Balled-and-burlapped plants, often called B&B, are available from spring to fall. They feature a root ball in soil surrounded by a large burlap (or similar material) bag....

What Does Paint Primer Do? Primers are formulated to adhere to the substrate and create a uniform surface for the finish coat. Primers stick to the surface; finish coats stick to the primer. This type of product penetrates unpainted surfaces, smoothing out any porosity. Primers for wood, whether they are latex or oil-base, contain specialized ingredients that topcoats don’t always have (or have in lesser amounts). Stain-inhibiting tannin blockers or preservatives that are found in primers, for instance, are designed to soak into raw wood and seal it so the tannins don’t bleed through and stain the finish paint....

Other courses get a lift from citrus zest. Sometimes, as in this Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo recipe, it’s a primary flavor. Other times, citrus zest adds a little spark to the deep, rich flavors of a simmering savory dish. Try that strategy in this Spring Stroganoff recipe. Last but not least, we love the way lemon or lime zest contrasts the sweetness in citrus desserts, like Lemon Meringue Pie. But what if you’re all set to cook only to discover you’re out of fresh citrus to zest for your recipe?...

Doiron’s caption innocently claims she was just in a “goofy butter mood,” so it must be an unexpected surprise to find the 28-second video getting so much attention. At the time of writing this, the video has 8.1 million views on TikTok and 133,000 views on Instagram. The term “butter board trend” has also spiked by 750% on Google search trends within the week—but what makes these boards so special?...

Prep the Corn For 1 quart or 2 pints of canned corn, you’ll need about 4½ pounds of corn (the weight before you cut off kernels). Start by removing the husks, then scrub the ears with a vegetable brush to remove the silks. Wash each ear and drain. In a large pot cover the ears of corn with boiling water and boil 3 minutes. Cut the corn from the cobs at ¾-inch depth of the kernels (in other words, don’t scrape the cob)....

1. Define your entryway. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, staying safe and healthy on college campuses will be important this fall, and setting up your entryway with a few essentials can help stop germs at the door. Although space is likely limited, you can turn even a sliver of wall space into a designated entryway. Mount a few hooks where you can hang up your face mask or ditch a jacket on your way in the door....

1. Cozy Front Porch Swing Just because the temperatures drop around the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors. Winterize your porch swing to utilize the area year-round. Next time there’s a flurry of snowflakes, bundle up, grab some cocoa, and snuggle under a blanket to watch the wintry scene unfold. Create some cheer by adding potted dwarf varieties of evergreens and red outdoor throw pillows to your porch Christmas decorations Editor’s Tip: If you live in a place that doesn’t receive snow, make your own....

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Test Garden Tip: English lavender isn’t from England. Its actually from the Mediterranean. The plant’s common name came about because of its ability to grow well in the English climate. Season of Bloom: Summer Water: Drought-tolerant and needs good drainage Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: English Lavender ($6, Michigan Bulb Co.) Season of Bloom: Late spring/summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 inches tall Buy It: ‘Hidcote’ English Lavender ($15, Breck’s) Season of Bloom: Late spring/summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Season of Bloom: Summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Buy It: ‘Betty’s Blue’ English Lavender ($6, Goodwin Creek Gardens) Test Garden Tip: If you grow a lavender hedge and live in a moist or humid climate, leave space between the plants, so air flows more freely....

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