The Veva 8000 Air Purifier is usually priced at $100, but for a limited time, you can grab it for only $50. It’s equipped with a HEPA filter that works well to clear pet dander and allergens and capture dust as small as .3 microns in spaces up to 325 square feet. Not only will you breathe cleaner with the elimination of pollen and other particles, but the air purifier also helps eliminate odors....
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Good staging highlights a home’s best features—but it can also hide potential problems. This doesn’t necessarily mean that sellers are being deceptive. They’re just trying to be sure that you don’t focus on any imperfections in the home. These imperfections can be pretty minor and may not be deal breakers, but it’s good to know exactly what you’re getting into before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some common home staging tricks that you should be aware of....
Here, our tipping etiquette guide for beauty professionals, as indicated by a nail professional who can tell you exactly how much to leave behind for a job well done. Should You Tip Your Manicurist? “Absolutely, 100 percent yes,” says Julie Kandalec, a celebrity manicurist based in New York City and the founder of Masterclass Nail Academy. “The tip should be part of the final price that a client expects to pay,” she says....
There are many different ways you can cook chicken legs and thighs, but one of our favorites for flavor and ease has to be oven baking. This technique results in a moist, juicy chicken with a crisp, flavorful outer crust that everyone in the family will love. What Are Chicken Leg Quarters? A whole chicken leg is a thigh and a drumstick in one piece. Pictured above, an entire chicken leg is also known as a thigh-drumstick piece....
How to Make a DIY Bean Trellis This outdoor project requires just a few T posts and a galvanized cattle panel to form an arch. Learn how to build a bean trellis with our easy step-by-step instructions. What You Need Post driverWire cutters5-foot heavy-duty T posts16-foot piece of cattle panelZip ties Step 1: Drive Posts To start this project, locate where you would like your arch placed. Drive the first T post in with the post driver....
Who Was St. Lucy? Santa Lucia’s Day originated in Scandinavian countries. Legend has it that St. Lucy would secretly bring food to persecuted Christians in Rome hiding in the catacombs, wearing candles on her head to keep her hands free and illuminate the way. In fact, the name Lucia comes from the Latin word “lux”, meaning “light”. Today, there are St. Lucy dolls (remember the iconic Kirsten American Girl Doll?), figurines, and ornaments....
By dividing your chore list into quick, efficient tasks, you can cover all your bedroom bases, including surfaces, linens, and even your floors. This bedroom cleaning checklist helps you get the job done quickly and efficiently, meaning you can spend more time relaxing and less time stressing about the mess. Use this deep-cleaning checklist to create a schedule that works for you. As a general rule of thumb, aim to complete this list of cleaning tasks about once a week....
Once you’ve conquered this challenge, prepare yourself for step two: how to roast butternut squash. Still figuring out how to use your chopped-up butternut squash? We recommend butternut squash pizza. How to Cut Butternut Squash What You Need Chef’s knife or cleaver (or another sharp, heavy knife)Cutting boardY-shaped peelerSpoon with a sharp edge (such as a soup spoon)Kitchen towel or paper towels (optional)Butternut squash Lay the squash down on its side and, using your sharpest, heaviest knife (your go-to chef’s knife or a cleaver), cut all the way through the squash to split it into two more regular-shaped pieces....
Freezing Green Beans Follow our step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know about freezing green beans so you can pull them out and enjoy them any day of the year. Step 1: Trim Green Bean Ends Before getting started with actually freezing beans, gently wash fresh greens beans with cool tap water. Then, working with a small handful of green beans at a time, line up the stem ends....
Cantaloupe Planting Basics Plant cantaloupe seeds in full sun in well-drained soil. They’ll need about 85 days to mature, but don’t rush things. Sow seeds only when temperatures reliably stay above 50°F to 60°F. Plant in groups of two or three seeds spaced 2 feet apart. Once the seedlings emerge, keep only the strongest individual plant in each group, pulling the rest. You can start the seeds in pots indoors several weeks before your last frost date, but melons are particularly sensitive to root disturbance, so the vine growth might be stunted if you’re not careful when transplanting them outdoors....
Monograms are a perfect way to add a touch of personalization to your decor—they’re often used in decor on throw blankets, pillows, yard decorations, and more—and they seem more popular now than ever. But how do you make a modern monogram in a world where family members don’t always share a surname? And how do you make monograms feel fresh and contemporary, rather than dated? We talked to experts to get their ideas for designing a decorative monogram that speaks to today’s lifestyle....
Make a whole set of bats in an afternoon, and pair the oversize creatures with an assortment of our popular giant spiders for the ultimate Halloween display. How to Make Oversized Halloween Bats Supplies Needed Black plastic hangers (6 per bat)Heavy duty black trash bagsZip ties, 3-inch sizeZip ties, 8-inch sizePipe foam insulation, ¾-inch size cut down to 12-inch piecesWire cuttersScissorsBlack electrical tapeBlack faux furHot glue Follow these easy how-to instructions to make your own oversized Halloween bat decor....
How to Make a Smoothie Step-by-Step Calling all creative types! There are very few rules when it comes to DIY smoothies. Just about any fruit works, so choose based on your favorite flavors, seasonality, and any food intolerances or preferences. Just remember this simple formula: Fruit + Juice + Dairy/Dairy Substitute + Ice = Easy Smoothie Recipe Win. Follow our Test Kitchen pro tips below to design your own smoothie recipe, then learn how to transform it into a smoothie bowl and how to give it an über-rich and creamy consistency....
