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1 cup thinly sliced cucumber ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ¼ cup snipped fresh mint 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette ¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup water ½ cup couscous* ⅔ cup chopped tomato (2 small) ⅔ cup chopped cucumber ⅔ cup chopped yellow summer squash ½ cup snipped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley or cilantro ⅓ cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon ground cumin Salt Ground black pepper

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ½ cup ice water

Our best overall pick for a drain cleaner, Drano Max Gel Drain Clog Remover, is a simple and effective solution for many run-of-the-mill clogged drains, like hair in the shower or food in the sink. We also love FlexiSnake Drain Weasel Sink Snake Cleaner to physically remove hair and other sink-clogging debris. These are the best drain cleaners for every clogged drain or pipe in your home. Keep in Mind: Some tough clogs may require a second application....

“Having an organized home that looks beautiful is an added bonus, but the most important thing is for your space to function for how you and your family live your life,” says Anna Butler, lead professional organizer at UnClutterCO. There is a huge selection to choose from when it comes to the best pantry storage containers, so it can be hard to know where to even start. Most importantly, you’ll want to think about how much space you have and what kinds of items you’d like to store before making a purchase....

Megan Anderson, director of merchandising transformation at Mattress Firm, explains that most shoppers “are looking for functionality, sizing, and ways to stay budget-friendly,” but she says “it might be a good idea to splurge a little more to ensure better quality.” No matter what type of sleeper sectional you’re looking for, there’s something out there with the right balance of comfort and versatility for your needs. To come up with this list of the best sleeper sectionals, we researched the category and considered factors like dimensions, mattress size, weight capacity, and materials to inform our product recommendations....

Test Kitchen Tip: When choosing a brew for your bread, pick a brand with similar flavors to your recipe. For heavier rye bread, use a dark ale such as Guinness. For bread with fruity notes or a recipe that calls for white flour only, try a lighter lager or pilsner. Test Kitchen Tip: For a lower-carb option, try cauliflower gnocchi in place of the potato gnocchi.

Name: Acer saccharum Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 70 feet tall Zones: 4–8 Buy It: Sugar Maple Tree Bare Root ($35, The Home Depot) Name: Cornus Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 25 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Flowering Dogwood Tree ($35, Lowe’s) Name: Aronia arbutifolia Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 4–9 Name: Stewartia pseudocamellia Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 40 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Stewartia Pseudocamellia Seeds ($4, Etsy) Name: Ginkgo biloba Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 100 feet tall Zones: 4–9 Buy It: Ginkgo Tree ($45, Etsy) Name: Acer ginnala Growing Conditions: Sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 25 feet tall Zones: 3–7 Buy It: Amur Maple Tree ($35, Etsy) Name: Rhus typhina Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Smooth Sumac Tree ($22, Etsy) Name: Viburnum Growing Conditions: Sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall Zones: 2–7 Buy It: Viburnum Shrub ($37, The Home Depot) Name: Amelanchier canadensis Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 20 feet tall Zones: 3–7 Buy It: Serviceberry Plant (from $32, Etsy) Name: Taxodium distichum Growing Conditions: Sun and moist or wet soil Size: To 120 feet tall Zones: 5–10 Buy It: Bald Cypress Tree ($44, The Home Depot) Name: Liquidambar styraciflua Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and well-drained soil Size: To 80 feet tall Zones: 5–9 Buy It: Sweet Gum Tree (from $3, Etsy) Name: Fothergilla major Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Fothergilla Shrub ($22, Etsy) Name: Itea virginica Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Hydrangea quericifolia Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall Zones: 5–9 Buy It: Gatsby Star Oakleaf Hydrangea ($36, The Home Depot) Name: Hamamelis virginiana Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 12 feet tall Zones: 3–8 Name: Acer palmatum Growing Conditions: Shade to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil Size: To 25 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Japanese Bloodgood Red Maple Tree ($50, Home Depot) Name: Betula lenta Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 50 feet tall Zones: 3–7 Name: Euonymus alatus Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 20 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Cotinus coggygria Growing Conditions: Shade to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall and wide Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Smokebush Shrub ($35, The Home Depot)

The best outdoor pizza oven allows you to create a deliciously crisp crust topped with lightly roasted ingredients and a melted layer of cheese. However, a pizza oven that doesn’t heat up enough or cooks inconsistently can lead to an inedible pie. We put 18 of the best outdoor pizza ovens to work in our lab in Birmingham, Alabama, to see which options deliver the most craveable results. During testing, our experts assembled each pizza oven, then evaluated its temperature range, preheating time, evenness of cooking, and consistency as the pizzas cooked....

Though most common in garages and basements, excess humidity can also be a problem in main living areas of a home, including living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Ranald Stewart, sales manager at Dehum, says that in addition to preventing mold, mildew, and musty odors, a good dehumidifier can reduce pests like dust mites and protect your household items from mold-related damage. We created a list of the best dehumidifiers on the market to reduce moisture inside all rooms of your house....

Shop 7 Outdoor Conversation Sets from Target: Monroe Four-Piece Patio Conversation Set, $930 Skylark Three-Piece Rocking Patio Set, $550 Beacon Hill Three-Piece Patio Sectional with Chaise, $650 Metal Slat Three-Piece Patio Bistro Set, $130 Latigo Three-Piece Patio Sectional Seating Set, $900 Kaufmann Five-Piece Patio Fire Conversation Set, $1,319 Tucker Patio Conversation Set, $500 Along with a variety of styles to match any type of decor, our collection of top Target patio sets also includes a wide range of prices—including a simple three-piece bistro set for just $130....

One of the over 17,600 users that gave the personal heater a five-star rating lives in Iowa and left a review remarking on the state’s “freezing cold winters.” Needing a little extra heat at night, the reviewer uses the heater to heat their whole room. The process takes about an hour, but once it’s warm, the heater has no problem “maintaining the warmth all night, even when temperatures get below zero....

When you’re using a wire steamer rack, the wires should be close enough together so that food doesn’t slip through the openings. If the portions you’re steaming are too small, try covering the steamer rack with aluminum foil, then punching small holes through it—or use a round wire cooling rack instead of a steamer rack. Once the water is boiling, arrange the food on the steamer rack as directed in the recipe....

“There are many reasons someone might want to use a cooking wine substitute: if you’re sober, you don’t drink for religious reasons, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an allergy or intolerance, don’t have any wine handy or simply can’t find your wine corkscrew,” says Sarah Brekke, Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen culinary specialist. No matter the reason, rest assured that you can turn to these Test Kitchen-endorsed white wine substitutes and red wine substitution ideas for a similar flavor experience....

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Besides its unmistakable neon green color, the hose is constructed with a special polymer blend that allows for year-round flexibility, whether it’s -40 or 140°F. This material also prevents it from kinking and lets it coil easily for seamless storage. Plus, the polymer is lead-free, meaning the hose is safe to use for drinking water. Not only can the lightweight hose handle all types of weather, but it has an abrasion-resistant cover and crush-resistant aluminum fittings for durability, too....

Today, Ashleigh (on Instagram @ashleighbyrne and who blogs at ashleighbyrne.com) and Troster keep the tradition alive with their own children, Caroline, 6, and Charlie, almost 4. “St. Nicholas Day comes at the beginning of Advent and is such a good way to start off the whole Christmas season,” Ashleigh says. “I love that it teaches our kids about giving to others and it is another way for us to spend time together as a family....