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“Earth tones can offer a neutral calm throughout a home, but one can also add drama with the injection of a few spicy mineral tones through color blocking, such as painted bookcases or accented trim color,” says Patrick O’Donnell, international brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball. “They exude a little more warmth in an interior compared to the default grays and whites, which have resonated so strongly during the last decade....

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To carve: Cut a circle in the bottom of the pumpkin, and use an ice cream scoop to remove the pumpkin’s guts. Level the inside surface of the cut circle with a knife; this allows a candle to stand easily on a level base. Tape the printed stencil to the pumpkin. Make closely-spaced pin pricks along the stencil lines with a push pin, piercing through the paper to the surface of the pumpkin....

Building a deck frame with angled or clipped corners also helps you avoid a boxy look by softening the edges. The angles make it more challenging to lay joists and give your deck the support it needs, but it’s not an impossible task. We’ll walk you through the entire process, including how to level the beams and attach angled joists. Follow the steps below to learn how to angle corners and joists when building a deck frame....

Before Getting Started Before cleaning an iron, make sure the device is unplugged and cool to the touch, and the water reservoir is empty. Check the manual of your device to determine what material your iron is made of (ceramic, stainless steel, non-stick, etc.) and any recommended care instructions. How to Clean an Iron Learn how to clean an iron, both inside and out, to rescue your appliance from burn marks, hard water stains, and clogged steam vents....

Japanese beetles also will destroy fruits and vegetables, and their larvae can damage lawns. Here’s how you can evict any of these pesky bugs in your garden and reduce the damage they cause. What Do Japanese Beetles Look Like? Before you battle with Japanese beetles, make sure you recognize the enemy. These insects have an iridescent green head and thorax (the part of the body right behind the head) and glossy, copper-brown wing coverings that look almost metallic....

“Men often think that osteoporosis is a disease that only impacts women, but a male over the age of 50 is just as likely to suffer an osteoporotic-related fracture as he is to develop prostate cancer,” says Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, RD, and Professor at San Diego State University, whose team recently finished a study examining the role of prunes and bone health in men. The outcome is very promising and shows a mainstream food, like prunes, can be such a simple way to help improve your bone health....

If you’ve ever made pom-poms before, you know it can be tedious work. However, we’ve got the ultimate time-saving secret to making a handful of pom-poms all at once. Check out our tutorial to learn how to make a pom-pom garland below. Step 1: Wrap String Flip a chair or a stool upside-down to make a large batch of pom-poms quickly. Begin to unravel your skein of yarn and bring one end of the yarn against a chair leg....

Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That’s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. What started out as a simple, single-color bloom has transformed into a whole new class of plant that comes in a riot of colors. These include yellow stars, speckles, veined and segmented petals, and sometimes combinations of all of the above....

Sometimes the burlap-wrapped root ball is covered with a wire cage to stabilize it and make carrying easier. Although they’re more difficult to handle, B & B plants generally transplant successfully. When properly cared for, they can sit safely for months at the nursery, where the root balls may be buried in mulch to keep them moist. When the tree is sold, its branches are bound loosely with twine to prevent damage during transport and planting....

The Color Wheel and How It Works Refer to the color wheel chart above to determine between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. These colors are pure, which means you can’t create them from other colors, and all other colors are created from them. Between the equidistant primary color spokes on the color wheel are secondary colors: orange, green, and violet. These hues line up between the primaries on the color wheel because they are formed when equal parts of two primary colors are combined....

Best Water for Houseplants Perhaps you’re wondering if tap water is OK for your plants. The short answer is, it depends. Most tap water should be fine for your houseplants,unless it is softened, because softened water contains salts that can build up in the soil over time and cause problems. Chlorinated water is also safe for most houseplants, but if you have a filtration system, that’s much better for your plants....

1. Sous-Vide Egg Bites When our digital senior home editor Caitlin Sole was still working in the office, these sous-vide egg bites (the three cheese and turkey sausage variety, in particular) were an easy way to enjoy a hot meal while running tight on time. Each pack of two takes just one minute to microwave and “rivals the beloved Starbucks version,” according to Sole. 2. Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Block Digital senior food editor Sheena Chihak’s favorite Costco item is in the dairy section....

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, research has shown that the air inside our homes is often even more polluted than the air we breathe outside, which can contribute to allergies, aggravate asthma, and make you more susceptible to illness. The best air purifiers can help minimize these symptoms by trapping airborne particles and removing them from the air you breathe. “Good indoor air quality is important for everyone, especially for those living with asthma and allergies,” says Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)....

“Some cleaners are tough to use and contain harmful ingredients, while others are too weak to fully remove stains,” says Andrii Gurskyi, co-founder of HomeClean. To put the best carpet spray cleaners to the test, our team of home cleaning experts spent an entire day in our lab using these cleaners to remove a number of stains—including dirt marks, red wine spills, and even animal urine—from carpet and upholstery. We had our testers evaluate each spray cleaner based on its scent, ease of use, effectiveness at removing different stain types, and overall value for the price....

To find the best cooling sheets, we researched a variety of picks and tested over 30 styles in our Des Moines, Iowa testing lab. Using a predetermined methodology, testers evaluated each sheet set based on five categories: quality, texture, breathability, durability, and value. Some styles were even sent home with testers, who shared insight after one month. We also consulted Deborah Young, textile educator, author, and consultant, for additional insight....

While choosing an outdoor fire pit might seem overwhelming, there are many benefits to owning one. Besides providing warmth on chilly nights, the best fire pits instantly add a beautiful focal point to any outdoor living space while creating a cozy place to gather with family and friends. Fire pits are also extremely versatile, so you’ll be able to use them to roast marshmallows, cook your favorite grill foil packet recipes, and keep mosquitos at bay....

“The dishwasher is perhaps the most important appliance we have in the kitchen,” says Harry Daniels, a restaurateur with over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. “It saves time, and it has actually been proven that it saves water [over washing dishes by hand], too.” To come up with this list of the best dishwashers, we researched the price, noise level, number of wash cycles, style, and energy efficiency of the top dishwashers on the market....