Just drinking water does not moisturize skin, according to dermatologists. While hydration is absolutely essential for our body to function properly, oral hydration has no direct link to your skin’s hydration. Dispelling the Myth of ‘Thirsty’ Skin “It is a complete myth that we should drink a lot of water to maintain hydrated skin,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Water, first and foremost, enters the bloodstream and is then filtered by the kidneys....

When seeking a new space heater, you’ll want to ensure you have a smooth, flat surface on which to place it. You’ll also need high-wattage capacity and a relatively small footprint. Enter: This 22.76-inch tall space heater that can heat medium-sized rooms up to 150 square feet. The Lasko Oscillating Digital Ceramic Tower Space Heater is a convenient tower model that oscillates during use to effectively heat your entire space....

Below, Mallory Micetich, home care expert at Angi, explains what types of wood perform best in high-moisture areas and whether hardwood really can work with condensation. Unfortunately, not all the news is good, though we have plenty of ways for you to make good on your bathroom vision. Here’s everything you should know before installing wood floors in your bathroom. Advantages of Wood Flooring Often, homeowners are drawn to wood flooring for its warm and cozy look....

Thankfully, she doesn’t have to. The storage-rich, well-appointed kitchen in the new Dallas home she shares with husband Jeff abounds with cabinets: upper cabinets, lower cabinets, even cabinets disguised to look like they’re part of the furniture-style island. Heidi has plenty of room to store everything she needs for her favorite pastime: entertaining oodles of friends and family, including the couple’s four grown children. While Heidi cooks, she can interact with the kids, who love to perch at the island (and charge their phones at cleverly hidden outlets)....

Keep the top of your pumpkin intact (and the German shepherd’s face in the spotlight) by cleaning out your pumpkin from the bottom. Then, cut a circle in the base of the pumpkin and use an ice cream scoop to clear out all the seeds and stringy bits. As a bonus, you can create a flat platform for an interior candle by leveling the cut pumpkin circle with a knife....

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Choose bricks that will survive well in continually wet conditions. Common brick may not be strong enough. Be prepared to give your material supplier the length and height of the wall you plan to build. If the bricks have holes in them, purchase special cap bricks for the top course. Arrange to have the bricks resting on a strong pallet near the job site. Make a story pole—a length of 1x2 with evenly spaced lines marking the height of each course of bricks....

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