A common refrain and misconception is that good negotiation is all a confidence game, and those who don’t do it well just need a shot of self-esteem. Another common misconception is that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to negotiate. But research shows that while we do ask, we do not get. (Or worse, we ask the “right” way and still do not get.) So why don’t we shift our mindset?...

Choose five paint colors that are similar enough to blend together, yet have enough definition to be distinguishable. If you like, add a sixth color for a pop. Our color pop is the blue that represents the sky above the sunset in our inspiration photo. We used Sherwin-Williams Ravishing Coral SW6612, Papaya SW6661, Inventive Orange SW6633, Dishy Coral SW6598, Teaberry SW6561, and Interesting Aqua SW6220. 2. Plan the Bands Divide the wall into five or six horizontal bands....

How to Propagate Philodendron by Stem Cuttings You can root philodendron stem cuttings in either a small container of potting soil or a cup of water. To make a cutting, use a clean, sharp knife or garden snips ($14, The Home Depot) to remove a piece of stem about 3 to 6 inches long. It’s best to make your cut just above another leaf on the stem. This allows the rest of your plant to neatly produce more shoots and leaves from that point, and your cut stem will also have plenty of room for forming new roots....

If you regularly have trouble getting a full night of rest—whether you struggle to fall asleep, have issues staying asleep, or experience some frustrating combination of both—read on for how to sleep better using these science-backed and expert-approved strategies. If your sleep schedule is currently all over the place, the best way to start working toward a consistent and healthy pattern is to wake up at the same time every single day (yes, Saturday and Sunday, too!...

Best Tools to Fix a Clogged Shower Drain If you’re wondering how to unclog a shower drain, the answer requires a few tools and household supplies. Stock a bucket with screwdrivers, a flashlight, a drain claw ($7, The Home Depot) or a wire coat hanger, latex gloves, white vinegar, baking soda, and a plastic garbage bag for containing debris. Keep a toilet plunger, a handheld plumbers snake ($54, The Home Depot), and commercial drain cleaner handy in case they’re needed for your clogged shower drain....

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Even more strange, pumpkin pie is the most popular pie in only three states! According to Instagram, the app sourced the data based on the likes and mentions of pie flavors from in-feed and Instagram Story posts. This is how they stacked up. Cranberry pie is closely followed by sweet potato pie, with 11 states claiming it’s the fave. From there, cherry pie, blueberry pie, and pecan pie tied with six states in their favor....

Will Lemongrass Grow Back After Winter? Determining whether lemongrass is a perennial or annual is easy with a little research about its temperature tolerance. Technically, lemongrass is a frost-tender perennial grass. “Frost-tender” is important to note because although lemongrass is a perennial, the plant is only winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-11 where it’s evergreen (it stays green all year round). In other words, if lemongrass is planted in colder areas outside of Zones 10-11, it will not survive winter conditions or grow back after winter....

Below are tile designs, framed prints, and functional kitchen wall decor ideas for any style of kitchen. Get inspired by our picks, or find something similar that suits your kitchen best. Pump Up the Color Cabinets, typically white or wood tones, take up a lot of visual real estate in a kitchen. Next come the white, black, or gray stainless-steel appliance faces. If you want to inject some color into your cooking space, kitchen wall decor is your next option....

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As soon as Thanksgiving is in sight, she starts perusing parks and pathways for sticks, pinecones, greens, and leaves she can use to deck their halls. A few things she can’t pass up: gingko and magnolia leaves, berries, branches in intriguing shapes, and lots and lots of pencil-size twigs. Annie immediately sorts her finds into bins on her front porch so they’re ready to go. “Give me a glue gun and bowls of nature finds, and I am happy,” she says....

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