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Easter Egg Tip: Display the finished glitter Easter eggs with colorful gold leaf eggs. Easter Egg Decorating Hack: Use a hole punch to create fun polka-dot eggs. Easter Egg Tip: Draw slowly and carefully, and wait for the marker to set before continuing your design on a different side. Protect your hands from marker smudges by holding your egg with a towel. To make the flowers: Easter Egg Tip: For easy trimming, stick a piece of washi tape to a cutting mat....

Pair that with the focus on preservation the Gaineses bring to the project, and you’ve got a truly one-of-a-kind set of problems to solve—some of which are very well solved by the launch of a new paint color line, inspired by and used in the restoration of the Castle. Appropriately called the Castle Collection and curated by Joanna Gaines for the Magnolia Home line with KILZ, this line of 10 paint colors was carefully selected to both enhance the character and history of the Castle and enable anyone to tell a story within their own home....

1. Give ferns plenty of indirect light. Most ferns prefer indirect light, which means you should avoid placing them where sunlight will hit them. In direct sun, fern fronds can get burned, resulting in a dry, crispy plant. Usually, a north- or east-facing window provides the right amount of light for ferns. But if you see your plant turning yellow and not growing much, it likely isn’t getting enough light. If you need to supplement the natural light your ferns are getting, try using a grow light on them for a few hours a day to supplement....

1. Consider how often you’ll use a tool. For seasonal maintenance jobs that you tackle once or twice a year—or every couple of years, such as aerating your lawn—renting is a good option, especially if you don’t want to deal with storing or maintaining a tool. “For gas-powered equipment that you only use once or twice a year, the gas can go bad while it’s just sitting there,” says Tim Allen, chair of the General Tool Shared Interest Group for the American Rental Association (ARA) and owner of Allen Rental in Roseburg, Oregon....

So hit the supermarket express lane (or make a tiny delivery order) to stock up to make a week’s-worth of these easy 5-ingredient vegetarian recipes. Original Pizza Margherita Number of Ingredients: Five Pizza night, done light—on the required items, not the flavor. Inspired by a traditional Margherita pizza, this 5-ingredient vegetarian recipe keeps the toppings classic with just tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella. Add a side salad and an Italian dessert, if you please, and a family-friendly feast is all set....

The Spread Skip the fussy dishes and serve up a stunning spread of summer favorites. Make the most of in-season ingredients like sweet corn, tomatoes, and juicy peaches. Buying local produce at its peak means tastier and less expensive dishes! To get the look, layer an outdoor table with a simple white tablecloth and top it with big wooden cutting boards ($49, Wayfair). Set up a top-your-own burger station and grilled sweet corn tray, and fill in with plenty of sides....

Can You Eat a Cracked Egg? The answer depends on if you accidentally cracked it yourself or if the egg was already cracked in your purchased carton. Since bacteria can be introduced to the yolk or white through cracks in the shell, it’s important to examine your eggs at the supermarket. Avoid any containers with cracked eggs, suggests the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. If you purchased eggs that were already cracked, do not use them; throw them away!...

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Previously, Emily operated as the Editorial and Strategy Director for several home brands at Dotdash Meredith, which included The Spruce Pets, The Spruce, The Spruce Crafts, and MyDomaine. She’s worked at Dotdash Meredith for over five years. Working her way up from an internship in college, Emily began her career as a Fashion Editor and Project Coordinator at Everywear, a style service startup helmed by Brandon Holley, previously the editor-in-chief of Lucky Magazine....

“Chinese Lantern” linen fabric from Lee Jofa and “Abigail” side chairs with draped backs from Hickory Chair establish the palette for the dinner’s design. Mercury glass hurricanes from The Mine and a formal arrangement of flowers in reds and pinks from Ariston Flowers march down the middle of the table. Alexa with designers, from left: Eddie Ross, Thom Filicia, Nick Olsen, Ashley Whittaker, and New York School of Interior Design President David Sprouls....

SUNNY&TED, named after Williams’s children, went to market with the mugs she created two years later in November 2020. Since then, the online shop has grown to include products like ornaments, plates, partyware, pillows, and more. “The inspiration just came from wanting something whimsical and beautiful and classic that represents the Black community,” Williams says. “So our mug has curly hair, eyelashes, and I went through Pantone colors to pick the three shades of brown....

To build an entry arbor yourself, you’ll need a fairly well-equipped toolbox, including a circular saw or a small handsaw and a miter box for making precise cuts. Brush up on some basic carpentry skills before you begin, then follow the instructions below to construct a simple arbor for your front yard. How to Build a Simple Entry Arbor Follow these steps to build an arbor for your home’s front entryway....

While the process of changing a door lock is relatively simple, there are few tips and tricks that will ensure your new front door lock works like a charm for years to come. We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide to changing your door lock, with all the tools and materials you’ll need to get the job done right. How to Choose Your New Door Lock When purchasing a replacement lock, make sure you choose one that matches the specifications of your current lock....

Step 1: Slice Around and Twist Apart Wash your avocado. No, we don’t eat the skin, but according to the FDA, one in five avocado skins can carry harmful bacteria like listeria or salmonella, so go ahead and give them a good rinse before you prep them. Use a knife to make a lengthwise cut around the seed, cutting through the skin and fruit. Holding the avocado in your hands, gently twist the two halves in opposite directions to separate them....

Although the arrangement looks free-form, Tanya carefully planned each cubby’s size and position. She built each kitchen cabinet cubby a different size for variety but kept them to either 12 or 16 inches deep to best fit the pieces in her collection. “If one cubby was slightly too big or too small, it would throw off everything,” she says. The entire project took about four days, and Tanya kept costs to $250 by using materials she had....

Stovetop Popcorn Math: ½ cup popcorn kernels will make about 10 cups of popped popcorn. Cover the pan and cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally and partially lifting the lid to let steam escape.When the popping slows, remove the pan from the heat and transfer the popcorn to a serving bowl. Add salt and butter, seasoning blends, and/or candy toppers to your popcorn as desired....

Updating doors with all-new hardware can get expensive. But that’s not the only way to change the finish for a more modern look. You can quickly refresh dated brass or basic nickel hardware with just a few coats of spray paint, which typically costs less than $10 a can. By painting instead of replacing your door hardware, you can achieve the exact look you want for a fraction of the cost....

What many people think of as the blooms of bougainvillea aren’t actually blooms at all. The showy paper-like structures are a modified leaf called a bract. These bracts hide the actual flowers inside, which are small and trumpet-shaped in whites and yellows. The showy bracts are typically found on new growth, with the showiest display following their winter dormancy. Normally, you’ll see the best blooms following a dry winter....

Where to Plant Periwinkle It seems like every garden has a tricky dark corner where no grass will grow and perennials fizzle out. Enter periwinkle. This tough-as-nails shade lover seems to look increasingly lush year after year without needing much care. With its vigorous sprawling habit, periwinkle can easily colonize any area. As periwinkle plants grow, they have a knack for laying down roots wherever their stems come in contact with soil....