To learn about what users need in a home sauna, and some of the factors to consider when choosing one for home use, we spoke to Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM LAC, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore, Maryland, a clinic that offers sauna services as part of its holistic treatments. “There are so many options out there for home saunas,” says Dr. Ingegno....
“Vacuum sealers remove oxygen from bags or containers, which creates an airtight seal that protects against freezer burn and spoilage,” said Sandy Wolner, RD and Test Kitchens Director at Pampered Chef. This allows you to keep food up to five times longer (particularly in the freezer) compared to other food storage methods.Our list of the best vacuum sealers has plenty of options to help you preserve everything in your freezer, including meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks, and even pantry staples....
“At-home water filters can remove as little as simply chlorine or sediment, or up to hundreds of different contaminants. They can even remove beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium,” says Craig Hoffman, chief technologist and founder of Atla Water System and a former nuclear engineer managing water chemistry for the U.S. Navy. To find the best water filters for your home, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each pick’s size, flow rate, filter type, and water type....
Editor’s Tip: The seeds of cardinal climber are poisonous if ingested.
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The weeder features a hand trowel style with an ergonomic grip, making it ideal for removing dandelions, thistles, and other invasive species. It features a cast-aluminum head that resists rusting and a handle hole that allows for convenient hanging in your garden storage shed. The handle is also specially designed to prevent hand and wrist fatigue—especially crucial if you’re tackling an overgrowth. Buyers love its ease of use, grip, and sturdiness and have given it nearly 5,000 five-star ratings to date....
Sure, these tongs are perfect for tossing and serving salads, which admittedly we eat a ton of in our house, but I use them for so much more. They’re great for turning foods part way through cooking—every skillet meal or sheet pan dinner I make requires the use of these tongs. I use them to pick up roasted asparagus spears from a baking sheet, scoop out a serving of spaghetti or fettuccine, and to serve slices of meat loaf....
Now, you can skip some of the hassle and expense with peel-and-stick, self-adhesive tiles. This DIY-friendly alternative is easy to install with zero drying time (just peel off the adhesive backing and stick!). Even better, it comes at a fraction of the cost of traditional options like ceramic or porcelain. Here are some of our favorite peel-and-stick tile options to add instant style to your floors, each one coming in at less than $80 for 40 square feet....
The paint company selected 40 trendy colors, broken up into four palettes, under a theme called “Rhythm of Color.” Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said in a press release that this theme examines “where we’ve been to help inform where we’re going and to help us create that central hub that is so vital to our everyday living and working now.” Each palette draws inspiration from design trends and pop culture and features a unique mix of soft neutrals and vibrant accent colors....
We found 27 of the best deals on coffee tables, nightstands, desks, and more that you can shop before the crazy holiday shopping season starts. Plus, you’ll have refreshed rooms to show off to your guests this year. Check out some of our favorite picks that are on sale below. Best Living Room Furniture Deals: Winsome Wood Claire Accent Table, $45 (was $108) Baxton Studio Gray Chair, $108 (was $285) Ameriwood Home Carver Coffee Table, $88 with coupon (was $150) First Hill FHW 5th Ave Modern Upholstered Storage Ottoman, $77 (was $129) Signature Design by Ashley Bolanburg Farmhouse Lift Top Coffee Table, $467 (was $818)...
Unlike traditional framed mirrors, with a frameless mirror, the mirror glass extends to the edges of the object. Without a border, these mirrors have a clean, minimal look. Many frameless mirrors make a statement with their scale alone—they lend themselves to large format applications, where they can transform a space by visually enlarging it or doubling the impact of architectural design features in a room. Why Frameless Mirrors Are So Popular Though frameless mirrors are often used in modern spaces (their clean lines fit very nicely into modern design), the absence of frames also has a blank slate quality that opens up a world of design possibilities, helping to fuel the popularity of frameless mirrors....
Because the existing home on the property was an out-of-place 1950s ranch house, the couple had it relocated and started their project from the ground up. It was a dream chance to design every detail, but as lovers of old homes, they didn’t want their house to look brand-new. Mission accomplished—thanks to elements that authentically reflect the traditional coastal architecture and a design that makes the house look as if it grew gradually over the years....
“The homeowners are huge collectors,” designer Philip Mitchell says. “They love original Canadian artworks, soapstone sculptures, Inuit weavings, antique decoys. They love craft.” That affinity for beautiful works, fine detail, and hand-touched artisanship flows through their new home on Gooseberry Island. “It’s like paradise,” Mitchell says of the island setting for this Nova Scotia home. “Before they bought the property, it was almost like a summer camp: cottages and a turn-of-the-20th-century boathouse,” Mitchell says....
As the beauty and fashion director at Better Homes & Gardens, I met with brands, experts, and even a few celebrities from my bedroom office. I began feeling self-conscious about my background. From where I sat, my bed, dresser, and “beauty closet”—the console where I store many products to test—were all visible. I never got around to hanging art, and the unfinished backdrop didn’t reflect my job and interests or feel work appropriate....
Get the royal icing recipe. Here’s how to make the rosettes: For this classic cupcake design, use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a spiral of frosting, starting at the center and working toward the outside of the cupcake. Get the cupcake & butter frosting recipe here! Get the horse pattern. Cheers to our easy punch: 1 cup bourbon, 2 cups mint simple syrup, 4 cups chilled club soda over ice....
Tieghan started out with an idea to work in fashion design after graduating from high school, but after her food blog Half Baked Harvest gained momentum, she found herself to be a rising star in the foodie sector. A former guest contributor for Better Homes & Gardens, Tieghan’s work can aslo be seen in The Little Market, Glamour magazine, and Youtube. She has written three cookbooks: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, and Half Baked Harvest Every Day....
Bake 5 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack.
