As its name suggests, this savory dish takes more than half a day to make. This sounds intense, but the viral 15-hour potato is pretty easy to prepare, and there’s very little work involved. The recipe for this carb-loaded creation was first shared by British cookbook author Poppy O’Toole, who goes by @poppycooks on TikTok. How to Cook TikTok’s 15-Hour Potato The key to the 15-hour potato is thin, compact slices and plenty of resting time in the refrigerator....

“Finances are often ranked as the top source of stress for Americans,” says Ken Lin, founder and CEO of Credit Karma. “Financial distress—especially due to debt—can seriously impact how confident people feel about their financial well-being, but it doesn’t have to.” Financial wellness is all about establishing overall financial health and learning how to successfully manage your finances. Doing so means you’re well prepared for economic challenges, of course, but practicing financial wellness can also have positive mental health benefits, including boosted self-confidence....

When styled, open shelving can serve as a pretty display for decor in your kitchen. But if you’re short on space, they can also be put to use for storage. Fortunately, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds when it comes to the heart of the home. Explore the following tips to learn how to store more on open shelving and make it look good, too. 1. Sneak in Storage on the Side of a Cabinet This open shelving solution works on the side of cabinetry or on a kitchen island....

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Oh, we know. Painting your own art sounds way too intimidating, particularly for people who don’t consider themselves artistically inclined. But painting your own cohesive gallery wall actually isn’t as hard as you might think. Sure, you probably won’t be composing the Mona Lisa anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t create something beautiful and special for your home. Read on to learn more tips and tricks for painting your own gallery wall art....

With help from an expert, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet to help you store your outdoor furniture for the winter, as well as some pre- and post-season tips. Why Winterize Outdoor Furniture? Taking care of your furniture in the off season helps extend its life and, therefore, your wallet. You’ll also save yourself time in the long run because there won’t be as much damage control you need to do in the springtime....

How to Take Care of Your Candles Ensure Your Candle Burns Evenly When you light a candle for the first time, let it burn for a while. You want to ensure the entire surface of the candle melts before you put it out. If you don’t, your candle could end up with a rim of solid wax that never ends up melting. (This is called tunneling, and you’ve probably seen it happen....

Additionally, when the water freezes, it expands. This expansion can damage pipes, causing leaks or even flooding. Use this guide to learn how to thaw frozen pipes in order to prevent lasting damage to your pipes and restore the flow of water throughout your home. How to Identify Frozen Pipes There are several signs that might indicate you have a frozen water pipe, including a reduction in water pressure, leaks, and no water coming from the faucets....

How to Use an Instant Pot Using an Instant Pot is easy once you read the directions, and it gets even easier the more you use it. Just press a button or two, then let it be—multicookers don’t need supervision, and built-in timers show how long it takes the cooker to build up pressure, cook the food, and depressurize. Every model differs slightly in appearance, parts, and instructions, but here are the basic steps you need to follow for pressure cooking:...

The good news is there are smart, simple ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners. (Because let’s face it, liking sweet foods is what makes us human.) We sat down with Jennifer Tyler Lee, author of Half the Sugar, All the Love: 100 Easy, Low-Sugar Recipes for Every Meal of the Day, to learn the most effective ingredients for cooking and baking with less added sugar. “These ingredients, available in most well stocked grocery stores, preserve texture and add flavor so you won’t miss the sugar one bit,” says Tyler Lee....

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