Chicken Enchiladas in Salsa Verde The filling in this weeknight chicken enchiladas recipe is moist and comforting, and the sauce is tart, savory, and creamy with just enough heat. Covered in cheese, they become irresistible. Gabriella’s Pot Roast Have this easy weeknight pot roast with roasted potatoes on the side, or serve with bread for scooping up the yummy sauce. Tempura Vegetables With Lemon-Soy Dipping Sauce This tempura recipe—a foolproof way to make vegetables irresistible—is a creative way to get anyone to eat more fresh produce....

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Shannon has written for Better Homes & Gardens, The Oregonian, Country Style Magazine, and more.She has also been a Key Note speaker for the National Interior Design Society, a color expert for Miller Paint Company, and a Senior Photo Stylist for Target Canada.Shannon runs a DIY Expert Segment called Create with Quimby with KOIN News AM Extra and writes a DIY blog for InRoads Credit Union. She has also contributed to a three-book series of Salvage Secrets....

“The thing that makes our home feel like home is that there’s always a certain amount of kid stuff around… We actually live here,” she says. Crow appreciates that some day that “mess” won’t be there because her boys will be grown. “I’m gonna miss seeing those shoes by the couch or the football on the entry table.” The House Rules With the acceptance of a home that looks lived in (because it is!...

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To determine which hand soaps are the most moisturizing, we looked at dozens of formulas and narrowed down the options based on type, ingredients, scent, and more. We also spoke with Angela Lamb, MD, director of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology Faculty Practice, for expert tips on how to keep your hands feeling soft and supple. For starters, she emphasizes the importance of using mild soaps and keeping the water lukewarm—as opposed to scalding hot—when you’re washing your hands....

“An over-the-toilet storage cabinet can prove to be a clutch factor in a space-challenged bathroom,” says Clara Jung, principal designer at San Francisco’s Banner Day Interiors. “It will unwittingly provide much-needed shelf space for an often unoccupied area of the room. It’s easily accessible for visiting guests without having to ask—or snoop—for supplies.” To determine the best over-the-toilet storage, we spent hours researching and considering factors like type, size, and capacity....

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To determine the best air fresheners, we devoted hours researching top-rated favorites and scouring ingredient lists. We considered a range of criteria such as longevity, maintenance, and scent. We also spoke to Melissa Maker of Clean My Space to find out how to get your home to smell like “nothing.” “I have come to prefer the smell of ’nothing’ at home, because, to me, that’s truly the sign of a clean home,” says Maker....

To find the best at-home compost bins and buckets, we spent hours researching the market and considered factors like type, material, capacity, and lid style to find those that reigned supreme. We also received expert advice on how to shop for compost bins (and use them correctly) from Rick Carr, farm director and master composter at the Rodale Institute. “When it comes to composting outdoors, make sure you have no food showing and don’t be afraid to make mistakes,” says Carr....

To find the best gardening shoes, we put 24 pairs to the test and wore them for a total of 68 hours. Using a pre-determined methodology, testers evaluated each pair based on five categories: quality, comfort, durability, design, and value. We also consulted Sara Gatanas, director of marketing at Urban Garden Center, and Katie Parks of Freckles & Sprouts. Overall, the best gardening shoes are the Sloggers Women’s Waterproof Comfort Shoes, because they’re waterproof and easy to clean....