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The voluntary recall affects three Pine-Sol product lines and several scents. The impacted products are: Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh scents; CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh, and Orange Energy scents; and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners. The recalled products were produced between January 2021 and September 2022, according to Clorox’s press release issued through the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)....

Why Colorful Kitchen Appliances Are Popular Today Colorful appliances, whether a bold red stand mixer or soft mint-green toaster, have long been found on the countertop. In contrast, major kitchen appliances have typically remained neutral, with stainless-steel finishes dominating this century (and white and black before that). While designers and manufacturers anticipate stainless steel will continue to be most prevalent, three factors are converging to bring more color to large kitchen appliances: a demand for personalization, an increase in color appliances on the market, and a shift to more color in the kitchen generally....

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How to Hard-Cook Eggs (aka How to Hard-Boil Eggs) on the Stove You’re not technically boiling the eggs so hard-cooked eggs is the more accurate term, but you are bringing water to a boil. Whatever you call it, here’s how to do it: Test Kitchen Tip: Do not stack eggs, this will alter the cooking time and could result in eggs being cooked to different levels of doneness. How to Make Steamed Hard-Boiled Eggs This is the technique getting all the praise....

More Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal What You Need Tape measure1×4 cedar boards1×6 cedar boards1×2 cedar boardsCompound miter sawHammer drillKreg K4 Master System1 1/4-inch coarse Kreg screwsHand sander and 120-grit sandpaperBrad nailerPaintable caulkOil-base primerExterior paintMasonry bit3/16×1 3/4-inch masonry screwsLevel Step 1: Measure and Cut Gather materials. Measure the height and width of your window. For a classic look, the shutter width should be about half the window width. (We used one 1×4 and two 1×6s to make a 14 1/2-inch-wide shutter for our 28-inch-wide window....

Follow our instructions on how to clean a fireplace to clear away harmful buildup and ensure you’re ready for cozy nights around the fire. We’ll also walk you through how to inspect a fireplace for damage, tips for removing creosote buildup, and what to know about cleaning a chimney. A bit of fireplace maintenance can help keep your home safe and tidy all season long. Before Getting Started Wait 24 hours after your last fire before cleaning a fireplace to ensure it’s completely cool....

How to Get Rid of Bugs in Your Garden You can use IPM to eliminate bugs on flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and vegetables. Just follow these steps with each type of garden bug you encounter, going in order until you reach the control level effective for dealing with the problem. 1. Decide on Acceptable Pest Levels What is the acceptable level of aphids or Japanese beetles in your garden, for example?...

Supplies Required Wheelbarrow or large plastic tubRubber glovesFace maskPortland cementPerlite or vermiculiteSphagnum peat mossPolypropylene fiber (available online or building supply retailers)Mold of your choiceSheet plastic or plastic garbage bagsDowelsKnife or chiselWire brush Step 1: Create Mixture In a wheelbarrow or tub, while wearing rubber gloves and a face mask, mix 2 parts portland cement, 3 parts perlite or vermiculite, 3 parts sphagnum peat moss (sift or break up clumps with your hands), and a handful of polypropylene fiber, which helps strengthen the planter....

Not only does a chest freezer with bonus space to store frozen foods and meals make event prep easier, but it can also save you some money. You’ll be able to take advantage of sales, knowing that you’re not cluttering up your regular freezer. However, a disorganized chest freezer can lead to food waste. While we might think they’re safe to sit in the freezer for a long period of time, frozen foods do go bad after a while....

What Is a Frost? When weather forecasters issue a frost advisory in late spring and early fall, that’s your heads-up to protect annuals and other vulnerable plants. You might think temperatures have to get to the freezing point (32˚F), but a frost can occur between 36˚F and 32˚F. Also, frost can be light or hard; a light frost around the upper end of that temperature range might kill the tops of tender plants, but the lower parts remain green....

1. Understand Why Squirrels and Chipmunks Dig As exasperating as squirrels and chipmunks can be, there are several things we can do to coexist on more friendly terms. First of all, think about why these creatures do what they do. They eat nuts, leaves, berries, roots, and seeds. Generally, there is enough food for them in our backyard habitats, and they don’t become pests. Squirrels spend much of their day burying little stashes of food in multiple places around their territory....

Essential Cocktail Ingredients for Every Home Bar Just as you can’t make an incredible dinner recipe without a pantry staple starter pack, you can’t make a delicious cocktail or mocktail recipe without essential ingredients. Here’s a breakdown of the basics you’ll need for mixing drinks. Liquor Whether you’re aiming to host guests or just like to have all the cocktail essentials in stock on your bar cart, head to your local liquor store or an online retailer to stock up....

This last-minute Mother’s Day gift is guaranteed to make her smile and can even be a fun Mother’s Day activity to do together. The adorable book of heartfelt coupons is one of our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas because each coupon is personalized and can be hand-colored before assembling the book. And the best part: you know she doesn’t already have this gift! How to Make a Mother’s Day Coupon Book Supplies Needed Printable couponsWhite paperScissorsMarkers, crayons, or colored pencilsHole punchString, twine, or ribbon...

Chocolate and Cheese Pairing Guide Give each of these 10 cheese and chocolate pairing ideas a try and choose your favorite. For the best tasting experience, serve cheeses at room temperature and sample each pairing in the same bite (i.e., chew your cheese and chocolate at the same time). Gruyere + Hot Chocolate Although mozzarella and farmer’s cheese typically accompany orders of hot chocolate in cafés throughout South America—where locals debate whether to eat the melted cheese first or last once it’s melted in the cocoa—gruyère’s nutty yet sweet flavor and low melting point make it a decadent addition to hot chocolate....

From your description, I think you mean wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa). This is a biennial plant that originally came from Europe and Asia and has become naturalized in the U.S., especially in abandoned fields, along roadsides, and in open disturbed areas. Its umbels of white/yellow flowers bloom from May to October, so the season is very long, with lots of seeds. It can cause burn-like reactions, especially bad when weed whacked as bits of the plant fly off and come in contact with and irritate the skin....

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A humidifier is an excellent way to raise the humidity level of air in your home so plants can thrive. (Your skin will thank you too.) If you live in a climate where you heat your air in cold seasons, running a humidifier during winter is a good idea. (Grouping plants on top of a pebble tray with water can help, but a humidifier will saturate the air with moisture more quickly....