Let’s walk through the steps of creating the perfect pecan pie using this classic Pecan Pie recipe. Step 1: Prepare Crust The pecan pie begins with making a pie crust and rolling out the dough to fill a 9-inch round pie plate. Although making pie dough takes a little time to put together, start this aspect of the recipe early because it helps to give the dough some time to rest....
In fact, when I moved several months ago and was forced to face all of the clutter that had accumulated, I finally had to deal with three and a half years worth of mail and paperwork. But in my new place, I’m testing out a new method. Instead of procrastinating until this task becomes overwhelming, I’m devoting just five minutes a day. Want to test it out yourself? Start by setting up a sorting station, detailed below, and in just a few minutes a day, you can kiss the paper clutter good-bye—forever....
One of the best ways to use heliotrope is in containers. This way, the plants can be moved around so their sweet fragrance can be enjoyed often. Heliotrope is also great to plant in groups to maximize its fragrance, as it can be subtle at times. All parts of heliotrope plants are toxic to humans and animals. Where to Plant Heliotrope Plant heliotrope in organically rich, well-draining soil or potting mix in a garden bed or containers....
“Hair plopping is the new term for an old technique of towel-drying wavy or curly hair,” says Annie Rush, a senior stylist at the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City. “It’s the simplest way of getting the best frizz-free and natural air-dry. The process is easy and can also be applied to straight hair if you want a more lived-in, bohemian texture.” So, what is hair plopping? As the name implies, you plop your hair into a towel or T-shirt and roll the fabric around your head like a turban....
“To understand color fading you need to understand the anatomy of the human hair shaft,” says Aaron Brandford, a colorist at Cedric Salon in New York City. “The outermost layer is the cuticle, which resembles a scaly snakeskin under the microscope. The inner layer, protected by the cuticle, is the cortex, where pigment resides. The concern for hair color relates to both the cuticle and the cortex, and how these two layers interact with three variables: heat, water, and sun....
We’ll walk you through the steps so you can have open shelves in your kitchen in just a few days. How to Convert Cabinets to Open Shelving Learn how to remove cabinet doors, install trim, and paint existing shelving to create open shelving in your kitchen. What You Need ScrewdriverDouble-edge pull sawTack clothPutty knifeQuick-drying puttyFine-grit sandpaperTrimFinishing nailsNail punchCaulk and caulk gunDamp sponge or clothPaintPaintbrush Step 1: Remove Cabinet Doors and Hardware First, grab a screwdriver and remove the doors and all hardware from the cabinets....
Check out our guide to the different types of lumber, including pressure-treated woods, naturally-resistant woods, imported varieties, and more. We’ll walk you through how to calculate how much lumber you’ll need. Types of Lumber for Decks Lumber used in deck construction generally falls into one of the following categories. Pressure-Treated Deck Lumber Pressure-treated lumber (PT), which is usually pine or fir, is infused with chemicals that make it extremely rot-resistant....
When you’re inactive for long periods—think sitting at your desk, commuting, or watching TV for hours—the muscles that move and stabilize your hips can get tight (or, more technically, short). A large muscle group called the hip flexors—which originate in your low back and cross over your hips and are largely responsible for hip flexion (any knee-to-chest movement)—can tighten and constrict when they aren’t stretched, strengthen, and utilized (or moved) frequently enough....
Closely Related, Yet Different Plants Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus are closely related, so it’s easy to mistake them for the same plant. Both grow wild in the mountains of southeastern Brazil, so they prefer things on the cool and shady side, unlike the cacti found in desert habitats. This is partly why they make such easy-care houseplants, though they do need more regular watering than a desert cactus would. Both of these holiday cactus plants have flattened, spineless, segmented green stems, and technically they don’t have leaves....
You might think stubborn clogs warrant a call to the plumber, but this is one home repair you can likely accomplish yourself. And there’s a good chance that learning to properly snake your own drain could save you hundreds of dollars in plumbing repairs. Drain snakes are not a one-size-fits-all tool, so you’ll need to choose the right one for your situation. Here’s everything you need to know about how to snake a drain....
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And don’t forget the thirstiest part of your property: your lawn. To calculate your lawn watering costs, “you need to determine the total area of your lawn/garden, and figure out how many inches of water your lawn needs,” says McKenzie. It’s usually one inch per week, and it takes about 0.62 gallons of water to equal one inch per square foot of lawn. “Multiply the total area of your lawn by 0....
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5 Tips to Make Cakes Bake Evenly With so many potential causes for uneven cakes, there are a variety of solutions. How to Prevent Cake from Sinking After Baking Cupcakes and cakes from scratch may rise while baking, then fall again once cooled. This is often caused by small mistakes during baking. But falling cakes are easily preventable. Here’s how: Check your baking powder: Expired or old baking powder is one way your cake may not hold up after baking....
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Paige embraces bold colors not only for the holiday season but year-round. “Color makes me very happy, and patterns bring me great joy. I love mixing them and adding more and more,” says the Florida native, who shares her decorating adventures on Instagram (@paigeminear) and on her blog, The Pink Clutch. “Since I have so much color and pattern in my home year-round, it is easy for me to run with big colors and patterns at Christmas....
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Nicole has bylines in Real Simple, The Spruce, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, and Kitchn.Prior to Real Simple, she was the commerce editor for MyDomaine; she was also on the commerce team at Apartment Therapy.She graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in English. Nicole is a shopping expert in the home space, and specializes in bedding, furniture, and decor. Since joining Real Simple her expertise has expanded to include cleaning, kitchen, beauty, and fashion products....
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