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Step 1: Gather the Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup butter or 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening1 cup milk Step 2: Mix the Dough Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Make a well in the center of the flour mixture....

The most common types of hose nozzles are the pistol grip, dial, wand, and traditional nozzles. Each type of hose nozzle has different features and works best for different tasks. “The handheld spray gun [pistol grip] is a great general tool for washing your car and your dog, and cleaning the windows and siding on your house,” says Ron Greening, director of marketing and sales at Dramm. “A watering wand is a specialized tool for watering plants....

We chose the Bissell JetScrub Pet Upright Carpet Cleaner as the best overall because it’s a good value for the price, relatively compact, easy to use, and, most importantly, tough on stains.These are our top picks for the best carpet cleaners for pets. What really stood out with this carpet cleaner are the size and features. A retractable handle and slim profile make this machine easy to store. Our tester thought the JetScrub was a great value for its effectiveness at stain removal, compact size, and moderate price....

To learn about what users need in a home sauna, and some of the factors to consider when choosing one for home use, we spoke to Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM LAC, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore, Maryland, a clinic that offers sauna services as part of its holistic treatments. “There are so many options out there for home saunas,” says Dr. Ingegno....

“The correct temperature for wine (especially red) is not the same as your fridge or your room, so having a designated fridge for wine makes sure you can enjoy the proper flavors,” says Julie Sanfilippo of Cedar House Design Collective. “I also love that wine fridges mean the space in my regular fridge isn’t being taken up, leaving room for plenty of food.” To find the best wine fridges, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each wine fridge’s size, capacity, temperature range, and price point....

​​"Storage capacity is the first and foremost thing consumers should consider," says Anthony Starck, president and CEO of Luxury Appliance Wholesalers, a Maspeth, New York-based luxury appliance consulting service. “If they have a large, active family and perhaps entertain, they would naturally want a larger unit.” No matter what size kitchen or what size appetite you and your family have, there are many options to keep your dairy, produce, and frozen foods fresh and tasty....

But there is good reason to get your shower in order. First, it can help you relax and alleviate stress as you wash the day away. Plus, with less to move out of the way, it’s easier to clean your shower. Lastly, decluttering your shower makes it easy to identify and remove expired products. Ready to tackle this put-off bathroom project? Check out the following shower storage ideas to organize your space....

To buy: $14 (was $30); amazon.com. “I’ve now bought two sets of sheets from this brand, and I am absolutely obsessed,” began one reviewer who said they’ve washed the first set of “incredibly soft and comfy” sheets they purchased “dozens of times without issues of wear and tear.” They continued, “The fabric doesn’t get those annoying little fabric balls and has remained as soft as the first time I’ve used them....

To carve: Start by taping your printed pattern to the surface of a hollowed-out pumpkin, smoothing the paper as best you can as you tape it down. Use a poking tool to prick closely spaced holes along the stencil lines, puncturing through the paper into the pumpkin’s surface. Remove the stencil pattern, and keep it nearby. Locate areas on the pattern that are surrounded by dotted lines, and etch those areas by following our tips listed in the photo caption....

Buy It: Threshold 2-Piece Rectangular Bakeware Set ($25, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: If you have leftover beef, turkey, or pork, feel free to trade any of them for the chicken. Related Video

As you decorate in red, white, and blue and prepare your Fourth of July meal this summer, take a minute to brush up on the history of the holiday and reflect on what it means to you. When Is the 4th of July? The Fourth of July falls this year on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Although it’s been celebrated since 1777, it wasn’t declared a federal holiday until 1870. Since the holiday is always on July 4, the day of the week changes each year....

Which Colors Make Green? This nature-inspired color is a great way to bring the outdoors in and give your home an instant refresh. The basic answer for what colors make green is blue and yellow. However, color theory is a little more complex. Yellow and blue are both primary colors, meaning they are the starting point for mixing secondary colors, such as green. Green can have warm or cool undertones, depending on the amount of yellow and blue it contains....

Why Won’t My Zucchini Develop Fruit? To answer this question, it helps to know a few botanical details about zucchini. Unlike the blooms of most blooming plants that have both male and female parts in each flower, zucchini have separate male and female flowers on each plant. This makes pollination a little bit more difficult. It requires male and female flowers to be open at the same time and a pollinator like a bumblebee to carry pollen from the male to the female flower....

11 Ideas for What to Make with Egg Yolks Savory or sweet, you have many options when contemplating what to do with leftover egg yolks. If you don’t have time to tackle the egg yolk recipes above, you might wonder, “Can you freeze egg yolks?” Our answer: “Yes, if…” Yolks can gel up and get syrupy when frozen as-is. So before you freeze egg yolks, mix each with about ⅓ teaspoon of cane sugar and a pinch of salt, the USDA suggests....

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While there are tons of front door wreaths available online, finding the one that will brighten up your home takes a bit of planning. To that effect, we’ve compiled a list of the prettiest on-trend spring wreaths, ranging from bright floral wreaths to farmhouse eucalyptus wreaths and even citrusy lemon wreaths. Price at time of publish: $18 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $26 Price at time of publish: $36 Price at time of publish: $53 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $27 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $40...

Roof Remodeling Tips Keep Up Appearances In planning your roof remodeling project, don’t forget to consider the look and style of your roofing. The average roof comprises 40 percent of a home’s visible exterior, so you want it to look good. Do an Inspection Inspect your roof from a safe vantage point using binoculars. Look for cracking, curling, and missing shingles. If your roof is made of asphalt shingles, look for areas lacking granular covering....

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