Before Folding Socks: Gather and Declutter Before deciding on a folding technique, it’s important to see how many and what style of socks you’re working with. First, corral every pair or individual sock you can find floating around the house into a basket. Check the dryer, under your dresser, and the hamper to make sure you’re not missing any (and, of course, do a quick load of laundry for any dirty ones you come across)....
About Fleas and Ticks Many people make the mistake of thinking fleas and ticks are in the same family. Fleas are insects while ticks are arachnids, more closely related to spiders. Fleas are noticeably smaller than ticks, but both can be difficult to spot on the skin. Unlike ticks, fleas are known to cause home infestations. Both pests feed on blood and cause an irritating bite that leaves behind a red mark on the skin....
Whether you’re looking to wind down, spend time with loved ones, get creative, or do a little bit of everything, we’ve gathered the best primary bedroom ideas, from traditional to trendy. Find design ideas for small bedrooms, large ensuite bedrooms, and rental spaces alike. Browse these decorating ideas to give your primary bedroom a well-deserved makeover. What We Love: Floor-to-ceiling shades of pink make the room not only appear taller but also keep the focus on the patterned headboard....
If you want to trade the traditional red and green for a dramatic touch of glamor this year, try an artificial black Christmas tree. Black is a neutral color which gives the tree ultimate versatility. “It’s an incredible backdrop to set off glass, feathers, metals, and twinkling lights,” Funk suggests. It’ll look stunning dressed in an array of colorful baubles and holiday string lights for a modern, glam-style Christmas, but it also makes the perfect canvas for buffalo check ribbons and neutral ornaments that give a cozy farmhouse Christmas look....
“We are stepping into 2023 ready to embrace change with optimism; this includes our design choices,” says Abbey Stark, IKEA US interior design leader. “Residential interior design has become deeply personal, and I believe in 2023 it will become even more self-reflective.” While we might be saying goodbye to some well-loved trends as we step into a fresh year, we’re just as eager to show them a little love, too....
After its invention in France, neon signage landed on U.S. soil in the 1920s, initially providing showy outdoor advertising for car dealerships before it was adopted by a range of other businesses. Throughout the following decades, elaborate neon displays lit up big cities and small towns all across the country, welcoming customers toward diners, bars, roadside motels, and other establishments. Neon signs originally used gases like neon and argon to produce their vivid glow and often contained harmful metals like lead and mercury....
What You Need Gray latex paint24×36-inch art canvasPaper towels or cotton cloth16×20-inch screen for screen printingPainters tapePlastic spoonsScreen drawing fluidSqueegeePlastic cupsScreen fillerOld toothbrushCardboardPolar fleecePermanent acrylic screen printing ink (we used coral, gold, dark blue, and gray) Step 1: Apply Base Paint Brush gray latex paint onto canvas, mixing with water as necessary to create a watercolor look. Wipe the canvas with paper towels or a cotton cloth for a mottled effect....
Do you love your traditional Christmas dinner but want to try a delicious new menu? Skip the ham or move it to a Christmas Eve meal and experiment with a few new ideas for Christmas Day. You may get some resistance, but with these delicious dishes, the push-back won’t last long. If some family members are on tight budgets, try making a game out of exchanging gifts and filling stockings....
Varieties of California Flannel Bush ‘Dara’s Gold’ Flannel Bush Fremontodendron ‘Dara’s Gold’ is a low-growing selection of flannel bush. It grows 3 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. Use it to anchor a hillside. Zones 8-10 ‘El Dorado Gold’ Flannel Bush Fremontodendron ‘El Dorado Gold’, a shoulder-high evergreen shrub, is a good choice for an informal hedge in hot, dry climates. It grows 4 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Plant in zones 8-10....
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Once you’ve got the basic Christmas crack recipe complete, go for one of five variations by our Test Kitchen. Keep the salty-sweet theme going by utilizing rich rectangular crackers, potato chips, and pretzels. Give the cracker candy some fireside flair by making a s’mores version. Add a fruity twist with some cranberries. For a richer flavor, try the dark chocolate Christmas crack made with saltines, pepitas, and toffee bits. No matter which version of cracker candy bark you make, everyone is going to be asking for the recipe to be able to make more at home....
Unfortunately, in the Test Kitchen, we found little to no difference in the popcorn results in the two methods. In fact, the first bag popped by one of our Test Kitchen pros turned out perfectly without preheating. Then, the second bag made after heating the water produced uneven popping and even a few burnt kernels. Since this trick reportedly works wonders for some, we got insight from an expert. “Based on how microwaves work, ‘preheating’ the microwave wouldn’t be very effective as the microwave heats molecules in the food itself,” says Laura Johnson, consumer analyst, research and development at LG Electronics....
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Lemon cucumbers aren’t exactly a supermarket staple, but these unusual veggies have many traits that make them a must in your garden. Despite their name, lemon cucumbers don’t have any citrus-like flavor; they taste just like the traditional green, oblong cucumbers you’re used to seeing and eating (they’re often considered a little less bitter, though). Instead, the “lemon” part of their name refers to their appearance; each one is about the same size and shape as an egg or a lemon and turns yellow when ripe instead of staying green....
Step 1: Make the Piecrust First, decide what type of piecrust you want to make—it depends at least in part on what you want the filling to be. For example, for most pumpkin and pecan pies, you’ll want to learn how to make a single-crust piecrust. But for most fruit pies, like apple and cherry, you’ll want to make a double-crust piecrust. Once you’ve chosen your recipe, follow these steps for success:...
Should I Put Water in the Roasting Pan for Turkey? “You can imagine all the turkey cooking methods we’ve tested over our 39 years at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line,” says Nicole Johnson, the director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. “Often, consumers will inquire about adding water to the bottom of their roasting pans. We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan....
This step-by-step guide features a budget friendly DIY with dollar-store plates. Each plate will have a unique look by creating an organic geometric pattern. However, you can repeat the technique on most items. However, note that gold leaf is not food safe. Any plates you DIY shouldn’t be eaten off of, but used solely as a decorative item. How to Apply Gold Leaf Use our step-by-step guide to decorate your DIY projects with gold leaf....
Use our tips to learn how long to boil crab legs, so they’re cooked to perfection and sure to impress. Because they’re almost always precooked, boiling crab legs is a cinch for your next fancy dinner. All you need to do is serve them with melted butter (always, butter!). How to Boil Crab Legs Thawing crab legs is the first step when there aren’t fresh crab legs available (yay for you if you can get them fresh!...
