Grace also wanted to find a way to carve the backyard, which was an expanse of drought-dead grass when she moved in, into different garden rooms. Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind among the mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structural succulents to distinct seating and dining areas. A stone patio around the house helps keep gravel from being tracked inside. Even though Grace uses fewer plants than many designers might (“A way to use less water is to use less plant material,” she says), she appreciates the particular charms of each one, like the golden grasses....

The curated set comes in three aesthetically-pleasing, playful color schemes (aptly named poolside, park picnic, and beach day), and include four key items: the Picnic Tote, reBowl, mini reBoard, and Almost 4-inch Knife. It all rings up at $150 for the collection, but you can also purchase the items separately if you have your eye on just one or two products. To buy: $150, materialkitchen.com. It gets better: The whole set is sustainably made....

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Along with the brushes, the set includes an extended reach attachment to help you clean tight places, like the space between stove grates or grout between tiles. The brand also offers other brush styles with different bristle strengths that you can use for surfaces like grills, plastics, cabinets, upholstery, and more. One five-star reviewer said using the brushes is a breeze, and they were “able to get into spots [that are] hard to reach and get my tub cleaned better than ever and make it look like new....

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Methods for Harvesting Kale There are two different ways to pick kale. One is to snap off individual leaves from the stem as needed. To do so, grip a leaf at its base where it meets the main stem and gently twist until the leaf breaks off. Or use pruning shears to snip off the leaf close to the stem. When you harvest kale this way, it allows the rest of the plant to continue growing and making more leaves for you....

The volume and texture of your egg foam makes a big difference in desserts: over- or under-beating egg whites can leave you with a weepy meringue or an overly dense angel food cake. The good news is that anyone can whip up the perfect fluffy foam with a little science and a few tips. The Right Equipment and Ingredients First step: Use the right equipment. Enlist a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl; because the thin, oily residue on plastic could prevent your whites from whipping properly....

“Mushrooms, in general, are thought to work with the skin’s natural renewal processes,” explains Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. White truffles, in particular, tout unique properties that make them even more beneficial for addressing a host of different complexion (and, more specifically, age-related) concerns. “White truffles contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin C, and other antioxidants,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City....

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“Christmas tree storage is great for keeping your artificial tree dust-free and protected in the off-season months,” says Gary McCoy, Lowe’s Store Manager. And yes, it’s necessary; many people, he notes, “might not realize that the box their tree came in will break down or deteriorate over time, making it unsuitable to store their tree.” Sydney Joublanc, the Associate Merchant at The Home Depot, adds that “keeping your tree, and other holiday items, in storage can increase their longevity so that you and your family can enjoy it for years to come....

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