How to Braise Short Ribs To learn how to braise short ribs, we’re going to reference the BHG Test Kitchen’s recipe that features a classic braising technique: You brown the ribs, then cook the meat in a small amount of liquid that’s flavored with vegetables and herbs. As a bonus, the cooking liquid becomes a pan sauce with just a few extra touches. If you like, you can top the finished dish with a gremolata, a traditional citrus-herb topper, to add a jolt of contrasting freshness to the long-simmered meat....

As a deck railing, attach posts to the deck either with through posts at the corners and taller rail posts in between or with tall rail posts throughout. You’ll need to dig postholes and set posts for a detached lattice fence. Just make sure the fence line is square to the landscape feature of your choice. If its function is to provide privacy to the deck, it should be square to the deck, no matter how far away it is....

Besides having fewer weeds to deal with, growing in elevated beds can eliminate some bending and kneeling that can make gardening in regular planting beds feel like a major workout. Another bonus of raised garden beds: The soil in it warms faster in spring so that you can get planting a little sooner, and it also drains more quickly in wet weather. While you can buy plenty of raised bed kits, making your own out of a few wooden boards is not too difficult....

Thanks to its versatility, you can eat this cruciferous vegetable as a healthy alternative to rice, pizza crust, and even as hummus. Here are our tips on how to cut your next head of cauliflower with ease. To start, make sure you’ve correctly washed your cauliflower and torn off the outer leaves with your hands. Next, you’ll need a large cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel)....

How to Control Creeping Charlie If you’ve spotted creeping charlie early, repeated hand-weeding is an option, but you must remove and destroy every bit of the roots. Don’t add this plant to the compost bin because it could very well take root there. It’s better to bag it for a yard waste pick up. If creeping charlie has spread throughout a large area, it can be difficult to control through hand weeding alone....

We’ve got your pork covered: Learn how to score a ham properly, when to glaze it, and what ingredients to combine, whether you want a salty-sweet flavor, a honey-glazed ham, or the acidity of mustard. Keep this guide on hand for the holiday season and beyond (and don’t forget, leftover ham makes incredible sandwiches!). Which Hams Can I Glaze? In short, any of them! Spiral-cut hams are a popular pick since they come sliced and are easy to serve....

A subpanel has separate bus bars for neutral and ground wires and typically has no main breaker. It may not be labeled “subpanel.” Instead, it might be labeled “lugs only.” Additionally, it might be a different brand than the main panel. Have the inspector approve the subpanel, the feeder cable, and the feeder breaker before you start installing a subpanel. Safety is most important when installing anything with wires or electrical work....

How to Make Broth Chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, bone broth—there are many different types of broth. We have specific guides and recipes for each of these, but use the following steps as a general guide to making any kind of homemade broth at home. Step 1: Choose Your Meat and Get Your Stockpot Ready Poultry broth and beef broth are the two most common types of broth used in recipes....

How to Make Homemade Fudge on the Stove Top There’s only one real secret for making old-fashioned fudge as amazing as your favorite candy shop’s fudge: It’s essential to cook the ingredients to the proper temperature to create a sugar syrup, then cool that properly to achieve the best smooth, firm, and, well, fudgy texture. Test Kitchen Tip: The steps below are required to succeed at old-fashioned fudge. Alternatively, you can omit the need for a candy thermometer and increase your chance for success using our Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe, which calls for a jar of marshmallow creme for texture and flavor and eliminates the need for special tools....

The process of creating a muffin batter is quite simple. Using two bowls, combine your dry ingredients in one bowl and your wet ingredients in another, then add the liquid ingredients to the dry and mix only until the batter comes together. In culinary terms, this mixing process is called the Muffin Method (yes, that is the technical term!). The process is fast and easy; However, the common downfall is that the batter can quickly become overmixed, resulting in a tough, coarse texture....

To cut back on my spending without giving up my candle habit, I decided to try making my own at home from natural wax and essential oils—and I was amazed at how easy it was. While I’ll likely still purchase a few of my favorite seasonal candles, I’ll be swapping in the DIY version frequently because the process was so easy. All you need is a candle-making kit (the entire kit was cheaper than the large 3-wick candles I normally buy), your favorite essential oils, and a pretty heat-resistant jar to pour the candle into....

Making your money last in retirement is as important as investing and saving for retirement, and approaching this in the right manner requires balancing a mix of financial strategies and emotional behaviors in the name of ensuring your money is not wasted. These retirement planning experts weigh in on how to stretch your nest egg without feeling stressed about your budget in retirement. “You might find that you get a number like 96,” she says....

How to Make Mosquito Wipes The DIY repellent solution for these wipes uses a blend of citrus, cinnamon, and castor oils. These essential oils are known for being unappealing to mosquitoes (and other pests, including ticks). Plus, castor oil even has some anti-inflammatory effects that can help if you do end up with a bug bite. Just be sure to use the exact measurements in this recipe; in order to make essential oils safe to use on skin, you need to dilute them with water or rubbing alcohol first....

“These are likely NOT the conditions that most home gardeners would have,” says Hilary Sandler, Director of University of Massachusetts Cranberry Station. However, with a bit of preparation and some elbow grease, you can create a bed for growing these tasty, healthful berries right in your own backyard. A Bit About Cranberries The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is native to temperate regions of northeastern and central United States and southern Canada (USDA Hardiness Zones 2-6)....

Most of us could benefit from a spring cleaning session to free up drawer real estate. MINDD Bra Company recently surveyed more than 100 women to see how many bras they have in their bra drawer. A quarter of respondents estimated there are between 10 and 25 bras in their drawer currently, and almost 45 percent of the respondents said they were wearing three or less of those consistently. Organizing isn’t only a space saver, it can also significantly impact our psyche and well-being....

The Worst Spot for Milk in Your Fridge The worst spot for temperature swings? Your refrigerator door. It’s the warmest spot in your fridge, after all. Just think: Every time you open the fridge door, you’re dragging everything stored there into what’s likely the hottest room in your house. Warmer temperatures and frequent fluctuations can put food at risk of spoiling, especially milk and cream. Although a gallon or half gallon of milk may fit perfectly in the fridge door bins, the warmer temperatures may make the liquid curdle before you can drink it....

On This Episode It’s one thing to split expenses, but when you get married, what should you combine? What should you keep separate? And beyond the budget, what do your joint financial plans need to include? This week, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez gets answers from Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial series, including Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations. Meet Our Caller “Felicity” is a 26-year-old listener based in Des Moines, Iowa....

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Unlike frumpy knits that feel comfortable but look less appealing, this sweater top is anything but. The wrap design has a side string closure that gives the sweater a sleek appearance that’s perfect for working in-office, grabbing drinks, or going to family events this fall. The long-sleeves provide ample coverage from the cold and have a balloon design with fitted cuffs, so you can still enjoy that oversized feel without your hands getting lost inside....

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African cultural roots, family, and community from December 26-January 1. The word Kwanzaa means “first fruits of the harvest” in Swahili, and the Kwanzaa holiday is built on seven core principles known as the Nguzo Saba: Unity (self-determination) Ujima (collective work and responsibility) Socialism (cooperative economics) Nia (purpose) Creativity (faith) Although Kwanzaa is celebrated among people of the African diaspora worldwide, it’s most popular in the United States....