“While I have both glass and plastic containers, I always reach for the glass,” says Carolyn Truett, the founder and recipe developer behind Caramel and Cashews. “Not only can I microwave leftovers right in the container, but I also don’t have to worry about chemicals leaching into my food.” With so many glass food container choices out there, it can be challenging to choose the best glass food containers for your home....
“Gas hedge trimmers were once the go-to for professionals or anyone doing a lot of hedge trimming,” says Harry Granville, founder of the Gardening Squad, a landscape design and garden maintenance company. “Nowadays, cordless battery-powered trimmers can be just as effective and save you the hassle of heavy maintenance and dealing with fuel. Not to mention, they’re lighter than gas-powered options and start effortlessly in cold weather.” Other important aspects to consider when shopping for a hedge trimmer are the weight of the tool and the blade length....
Your clutter is expensive even if you don’t rent a storage unit. Storing unused items in your home costs roughly $10 per square foot. Of course, that cost depends on how much you pay for your residence; you can calculate your “clutter cost” by dividing your monthly rent or mortgage by the square footage of your home. That’s how much you’re paying for your space per square foot. Then, add up how much you’re paying to house just your stuff....
But using vanilla can also be confusing, since it comes in many different forms. Beans, paste, extract—they all describe vanilla. As a general rule, if a recipe calls for vanilla beans, a teaspoon of either vanilla paste or vanilla extract can work as a great substitute. Alternately, you can use the seeds scraped from half a vanilla bean in place of a teaspoon of extract. Still have questions? Here’s a breakdown of the many types of vanilla, giving you the base you need to make the most of this amazing ingredient....
A “soup” can be labeled one of the following: Bisque is a rich, thick, smooth soup that’s often made with shellfish, such as lobster, crab, or shrimp. Broth or Stock is a strained, thin, clear liquid in which meat, poultry, or fish has been simmered with vegetables and herbs. While normally used as an ingredient in other soups, it can be enjoyed as a light course on its own. Bouillon (pronounced bool-yaan) is basically the same as broth, but the term refers to commercial dehydrated products sold as granules or cubes....
No Recipe Road Trip features beloved friends Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang attempting to make signature menu items from local eateries across the U.S.—with little-to-no instruction or culinary experience. They’re also competing against each other: The Try Guy with the best dish, determined by a guest judge, could end up with their creation on the restaurant’s menu. While it certainly is expected to offer up some great restaurant recommendations and possibly recipe ideas, The Try Guys bring an approach to cooking that could close out your summer (plus any future cooking endeavors) on a cheerful note....
Once the Pantone team decided on the feeling they wanted the chosen color to evoke, the selection of Viva Magenta was easy. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a time when we had a big controversy,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “We’re all very much on the same page.” The psychology behind the color comes first, and after extensive research—including inspiration pulled from art exhibits, travels, fashion shows, even TikTok videos—the color is chosen....
It turns out that the beautiful state of Hawaii is one of those exceptional places—well, really, the most exceptional—according to data pulled by NiceRx, a company helping patients access affordable prescription medications. To determine which states are the happiest in America (and why), NiceRx compared all 50 states, calculating an overall happiness score by measuring each state against several “happiness factors,” such as prevalence of mental illness, crime, poverty, average life expectancy, and more....
Plants for Creating the Front-Yard Rose Garden Plan 28 Boxwood (Buxus spp.) 2 ‘Carefree Wonder’ rose 1 ‘Gold Medal’ rose 1 ‘Perfume Delight’ rose 1 ‘Queen Elizabeth’ rose 1 ‘Royal Highness’ rose 1 ‘Rio Samba’ rose 2 ‘Blaze’ climbing rose 1 ‘Mister Lincoln’ rose 1 ‘Sunbright’ rose 1 ‘Sexy Rexy’ rose 1 ‘Playboy’ rose 1 ‘John F. Kennedy’ rose If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....
Banana bread checks all the comforting baked good boxes: It’s sweet, soothing, and saves once-fresh fruit from ruin. And unlike other popular baking projects (like homemade yeasted bread or from-scratch sourdough starter), banana bread bears almost no intimidation factor. Whether you’re Dame Mary Berry or have never baked a day in your life, you can probably pull off this scrumptious loaf. However, there are easy ways to upgrade your loaf to nail that perfectly moist and tender texture....
Whether you’re looking for health and happiness guidance, want to hear from people on a similar path, or are simply craving an upbeat dose of motivation and empowerment, there’s at least one body-positive pod out there for you. Get ready to rejoice in the body you were born with. Here are 10 fantastic podcasts to help you start—or continue—your journey toward body acceptance and positivity and find a community of like-minded listeners along the way....
Plant Name: Acanthus mollis Growing Conditions: Part sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide Plant Name: Asclepias tuberosa Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Plant Name: Caryopteris selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and wide Plant Name: Chrysanthemum selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and wide, depending on selection Zones: 4-10, depending on type Plant Name: Crocosmia selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide Zones: 5-9, depending on type Plant Name: Dianthus selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: From 2 to 36 inches tall and 4 to 24 inches wide Zones: 3-10, depending on type Plant Name: Epimedium selections Growing Conditions: Shade and well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-9, depending on type Plant Name: Solidago selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: From 1 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide Zones: 3-9, depending on type Plant Name: Sempervivum selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 3 inches tall and 12 inches wide Zones: 4-10, depending on type Plant Name: Eupatorium purpureum Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist soil Size: To 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide Plant Name: Phormium selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and wide Plant Name: Kniphofia selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9, depending on type Plant Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Plant Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide...
It can be a bit overwhelming to choose the best type of gutter for your home design and regional weather. Rain gutters come in different styles, and they can be built with a variety of materials. In order to pick the right gutter system for your home, it’s important to understand the different types of gutter available. Here’s everything you need to know to decide between the various gutter styles and materials....
Health Benefits “Seaweed, a sea algae, is high in minerals and vitamins including iodine, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin C,” says Lisa Dreher, a registered dietician with the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. “It’s also one of the few food sources of the less well-known mineral vanadium. Preliminary research shows that vanadium may improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin and decrease the body’s production of glucose.” Moreover, Dreher notes that seaweed contains unique phytonutrients and antioxidants needed to protect cells and DNA against damage....
Unlike traditional hardwood flooring, which consists of solid wood planks, engineered wood planks consist of a thin top layer of hardwood glued to an engineered base. The word “engineered” is a technical term for wood boards that have been formed using wood pieces and adhesives. While there are many types of engineered woods, the most common is plywood. We’ve broken down the pros and cons of engineered wood flooring so you can see how it stacks up against traditional hardwood....
“The passport makeup trend blew up on TikTok when creator Georgia Barret did a version of soft glam for her passport photo,” explains makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “The trend is about defining and intensifying your natural features through contouring and brightening.” The reason why it’s so important to enhance your features is because “more subtle highlighting and contouring tend to get washed out on camera,” adds the pro. Ahead, he—along with Too Faced makeup artist Elyse Reneau—outlines exactly the right way to nail the passport makeup trend so that your passport photo doubles as a glamour shot....
Modern cabinets mix with classic elements to fashion this hip kitchen. The homeowners saved on cabinetry by purchasing IKEA components that they built and installed themselves, saving the budget about $15,000. With the savings, the couple could afford to splurge on a 48-inch professional-style range. Browse more beautiful white kitchens in our Decorating Gallery. Grays can go cold and flat if you’re not careful, so choose soft, warm tones like this gray quartz-surfacing used on the countertops and island top and sides for a neutral kitchen you can live with for years to come....
Since this dental issue is often caused or exacerbated by very common lifestyle choices, it’s a pretty typical ailment. “Most people—87 percent—are at risk for [tooth sensitivity] at some point in their life,” says Monica Biga, an oral care expert with GSK Consumer Healthcare, Oral Health. So at least you’re not the only one, right? Biga is here to break down the most likely, everyday causes of tooth sensitivity and what to avoid, so it doesn’t get worse....
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