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Formerly a management strategy and business consultant, Haeley gave her career a turn by becoming a professional blogger after launching Design Improvised, a website for simple DIY projects that are bound to have a big impact in people’s lives. Haeley’s approach when it comes to arts and crafts relies on creativity: materials like pipe cleaners and yarn become home, party, or holiday decor in easy steps.Her longtime partnerships include Sutera, Brightology, Balloon Times, among others....

½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) orange liqueur or orange juice (optional) Icy Orange and Mocha Drink: Prepare as above, except cover and chill coffee mixture for up to 3 days. Serve chilled in tall glasses over ice. Related Video

“In the early ’70s, people all over the country migrated to Mexico City for a better opportunity,” says James Beard Award–winning chef Hugo Ortega, who opened his restaurant Urbe (meaning city) about eight years ago in Houston. “So when that happened, they brought their very best family recipes that they’ve made for generations. For example, from Puebla they brought how to make mole and tamales.” At Urbe, Ortega wanted to represent the food that came out of this movement....

Knowing how to clean fan blades, globes, and chains on ceiling fans is important for keeping your home’s air cool and dust-free. The trick is to remove the dust and grime without making it rain down on your floors and furniture. Learn how to clean ceiling fans without making a mess using these tips. The Best Way to Clean a Fan Follow these steps to clean your ceiling fans about once every two to three months, or as soon as you notice dust building up on the blades....

Laminate floors get their beautiful appearance from a photographic reproduction, which is layered inside protective plastic coatings on a supporting core of wood-based material. Although laminate floors look like hardwood, they cannot be refinished and are difficult to repair. If laminate gets worn down, it will have to be replaced, so it’s worth your time and effort to keep your laminate flooring clean and free from damaging grit and moisture....

Below, master how to cook oatmeal, plus score bonus oatmeal directions for toppings and mix-ins so that you can dress up your bowl a new way each day of the month. Those hotcakes and fast-food sandwiches officially have some serious competition. Types of Oats for Oatmeal Making oatmeal starts with choosing the type of oats for your time available and desired consistency. Quick-cooking rolled oats: These speedy oats are cut into pieces and rolled thinner so they cook in about one minute on the stove top....

A plumbing plan illustrates the system that will bring water in and take waste back out. It typically includes water supply lines, drains, vent pipes, valves, and fixtures such as toilets and sinks. These plans often use a variety of official plumbing symbols to denote different elements, and it’s relatively easy to produce plan views and riser drawings by hand or computer. Making detailed drawings will save time and expenses later....

Growing Olive Trees Indoors vs. Outdoors Olive trees are evergreens native to the Mediterranean region. “There are numerous varieties," says Ray Greenstreet II, owner of Greenstreet Gardens in Virginia, “but olive trees can be divided into two categories: olive trees that you can harvest, and ornamental olive trees that do not produce any fruits.” Both types of olive trees prefer warmer environments and are sensitive to freezing temperatures. Because of this, growing olive trees outdoors can be a bit tricky in places with cold winters....

What you’ll need: Sharp pruners, scissors, or knife. Disinfect with rubbing alcohol or Lysol. A 50/50 mix of perlite and potting soil. The mix should be sterile and hold roughly an equal amount of air and moisture. Rooting hormone. This powder improves your odds of success, but it’s often not necessary. It should always be used on harder-to-root rose types like Damasks, Hybrid Teas, older wood, or winter cuttings. A 2....

The instructions for painting walls are fairly simple—cutting in the edges with a brush, then filling in with a roller. With this in mind, painting a wall goes a lot more quickly when two people work together: one using a brush to cut in the corners in sections, and the other following with a roller and filling in. Tandem painters are able to eliminate any lap marks caused by applying rolled paint to an edge that’s already dried....

How to Plant a Perennial First, gather the gear you’ll need, such as gardening gloves and a shovel or trowel. Have a hose or full watering can available, too. Before planting your container-grown perennials, make sure to water them well. Well-hydrated plants tolerate and recover from the transplanting process better. Step 1. Plan Out Your Design Set out the plants in their pots where you want them to go before you start digging....

Correctly trimming trees and proper tree pruning techniques are part art and part science. Once you know some of the science behind it, you can trust your eye for the artistic elements of pruning. Then, take a deep breath and start making your cuts. Tree Trimming Safety Approach every pruning situation by assessing the need for a professional arborist. Then, leave these tasks to the professionals with the equipment and advanced training for tricky pruning jobs....

The recipe was created by food blogger and Brooklyn-based cook Justine Doiron (aka @justine_snacks on Instagram) and consists of roasted butternut squash, three cheeses, and a plethora of warm, Thanksgiving-perfect herbs and spices. The Reel Doiron posted walking through how to make the dish has accumulated more than 70,000 likes, and she wrote on her website that it’s “by far the closest thing to the Trader Joe’s version.” Trader Joe’s describes its butternut squash mac and cheese as made with “mezzi rigatoni pasta—short, thick, ridged tubes that hold sauces with gusto” which is then “blended with an opulent sauce made with three cheeses (cheddar, gouda, and parmesan), a classic béchamel sauce, the perfect amount of butternut squash pureé, and a sprinkling of seasonal spices like nutmeg and sage....

Installation Considerations Always in fashion, claw-foot bathtubs can be installed in the center of a bathroom, in a windowed bay, against a wall, or set diagonally in a corner. Before selecting a bathtub, determine the location of the bathroom’s water pipes and how much floor space is available for the bathtub. You should also know the width of doorways, staircases, and hallways through which the tub will be carried. New claw-foot bathtubs are available in acrylic, cast iron, fiberglass, and copper....

Wallpaper choices are many and varied, so you can easily find a style, pattern, and material that works for you and your price point. For a subtle design that brings loads of texture, consider grass cloth. If you love the effect of vinyl wallcoverings but want a more elevated material, consider fabric wallpaper. Whatever material, style, and pattern you choose, you’re bound to bring a unique look to your living room....

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What is Green Landscaping? Green landscaping—also known as sustainable or eco-landscaping—is a method to design, create, and maintain your landscape to save time, money, and energy. Green landscapes nurture wildlife; reduce air, soil, and water pollution; and make healthy recreation spaces. Your yard can make a difference! Green Landscaping: Plants and Hardscapes Plants are central to the “green” part of green landscaping. When thinking about what to plant, consider native plants or cultivars derived from native plants (sometimes referred to as “nativars”)....

“Having an organized home that looks beautiful is an added bonus, but the most important thing is for your space to function for how you and your family live your life,” says Anna Butler, lead professional organizer at UnClutterCO. There is a huge selection to choose from when it comes to the best pantry storage containers, so it can be hard to know where to even start. Most importantly, you’ll want to think about how much space you have and what kinds of items you’d like to store before making a purchase....

“Glass smudges easily and splatters, dirt, and dust are easily visible. When these start to appear on glass surfaces, it is a good indicator that it needs to be cleaned,” says Alexandra Wojenski, Sustainable Cleaning Expert and Grove Guide at Grove Collaborative. If glass streaks are your nemesis, the problem may be rooted in how you’re cleaning your glass. “Using a microfiber cloth is the best way to get a streak-free shine....