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Almond Milk After soy milk, almond milk quickly rose to the top of popular nondairy milks. (Though we did recently find that production of this nut milk could be harmful to our honey bees.) You can buy almond milk at the store, but you can also make your own by soaking almonds in water, then blending them into milk with more water. High in vitamins and low in calories (but also low in protein), it tastes nutty, a little sweet, and creamy, so it’s tasty from the glass or over cereal....

Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Midnight Bluebeard ($19, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall or more Zones: 5-9 Buy It: ‘Miss Molly’ Butterfly Bush ($30, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 8 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Carolina Allspice Plants ($12, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-8 Buy It: ‘Limelight’ Hardy Hydrangea ($33, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil with regular moisture Size: To 10 feet tall, depending on species Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Pink Oleander ($37, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to moist soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Buy It: Gold Drop Potentilla Shrub ($30, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangea ($24, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil on the dry side Size: To 5 feet tall Zones: 8-10 Buy It: Rock Rose ($10, Etsy) Test Garden Tip: When shopping for rose of Sharon, look for sterile varieties, such as ‘Minerva,’ that won’t fill your garden with a ton of weedy seedlings....

Test Kitchen Tip: Serve this Cinco de Mayo recipe with plenty of homemade whipped cream!

14 Essential Sourdough Tools If there’s anything in this list you don’t have and you are just raring to start making sourdough bread, add the item(s) to your cart so you can get baking sooner. Large Mixing Bowl This is a kitchen staple for so many recipes, such as cookies, meringue, meat loaf, a pasta toss, and much more, so chances are you’ve got one already. For our Artisan Sourdough recipe we suggest using a 4½- to 5-quart bowl made of glass or ceramic material....

Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven ($50, Walmart) Buy It: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Cook & Carry Slow Cooker ($50, Target) Buy It: Select by Calphalon 10-Inch Hard-Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan ($32, Target) Buy It: Select by Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven ($35, Walmart)

Buy It: Taylor Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer ($13, Walmart) Buy It: Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Pie Pan ($5, Target)

How to Organize Your Desk Build a Midcentury Modular Desk Unit

There are outdoor shower types, styles, and sizes that can work for all budgets. Combine elements of nature in your outdoor shower by decorating with plants or installing a living plant wall. Or add privacy with wood fencing or a stone wall. Consider spa-worthy features like a rainfall showerhead for relaxation or hardworking add-ons, like a handheld outdoor showerhead that makes it easy to bathe pets and kids. These 15 ideas will inspire you to build the outdoor shower of your dreams, no matter how big your backyard....

Test Kitchen Tip: Freeze the sirloin for 15 minutes before slicing to make it easier to trim thin bite-size strips. Buy It: Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners, $3, Target

Editor’s tip: Place a tray under the bottles to catch wayward throws.

Try these groundcovers that are perfect for foot traffic. Browse low-maintenance groundcovers. Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers

Buy It: Pastry Piping Bag Set ($8, Walmart) Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Casserole ($80, Walmart) Buy It: Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Oval Covered Casserole ($130, Williams Sonoma) Buy It: Pyrex Glass Casserole with Lid ($13, Target)

Buy It: Stonyfield Yogurt Tubes ($7, Target) Buy It: Quaker Rice Cakes ($3, Target) Buy It: Sun-Maid Raisins Snacks ($3, Target) Buy It: Mott’s Unsweetened Applesauce ($4, Target) Buy It: Snyder’s Pretzel Rounds ($3 Target)

Our testers put each product to use in their own homes, utilizing the latest sprays, wipes, and tools in place of their regular cleaners. We scored each one for efficacy, value, and the item’s likelihood of remaining in our cleaning lineups. We designed head-to-head tests for similar products, attempted to trick robot vacuums, and purposefully stained everything from socks to grout to confidently crown these hardworking problem solvers as winners worth of a place in your home....

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How to make it: Mount small hooks on the inside of a cabinet door to hold measuring cups and spoons or other kitchen utensils. To avoid putting holes in your cabinets, attach the hooks to a wood board first and secure the board to the door using damage-free hanging strips. ($8, Target). Make sure the arrangement allows the door to close completely. How to make it: Office accessories, clothes hangers, and simple hooks combine for a hang-anywhere gift wrapping station....

Test Kitchen Tip: Quick breads store remarkably well. In fact, they slice even better the next day. Keep the loaf in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. Buy It: Crock-Pot Manual Slow Cooker ($33, Walmart) Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($59, Target) Buy It: Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender ($50, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Zulay Apple Corer ($9-$13, Walmart) Buy It: All-Clad Fry Pan Set ($45, Bed Bath & Beyond)