According to the Harvard Business Review, clutter in the workspace generally increases stress, hinders concentration, and leads to procrastination tactics. Juggling work and household management is a task in and of itself, so why not make it as easy for yourself as possible? Implement following desk organization ideas to stay on top of clutter, leading to less time in the office and a healthy work-life balance.
Don’t forget about a second coat, too! For the best durability and coverage, you’ll want to apply a couple coats of paint. However, you might need additional coats, especially if you’re trying to cover a dark color with a lighter color. In this case, you’d want to use a primer as well. The differences in nap on roller covers are tailored to specific jobs: 3/16 and ¼ inch: Apply a perfect finish with gloss paints on smooth surfaces....
Plan an outdoor adventure (like camping in the backyard or seeing a drive-in movie), and squeeze in some extra time together by enlisting everyone in the creation of a delicious summer treat, or picking fresh fruits and vegetables. Technically, summer begins on June 21, but any sunny day is a good time to print out our summer checklist and get started on these warm weather must-dos. 1. Make Ice Pops There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a delicious frozen treat....
Test Kitchen Tip: No chili seasoning on hand? Raid your spice cabinet and make your own with our homemade chili seasoning recipe.
#30 The double-wide island, which is more than a foot wider than the original, provides a focal point as well as a storage boost. Subway tiles in seafoam green (instead of the usual white) give the kitchen a boost of color. The smooth, glossy tiles run to the ceiling, providing a textural changeup from all the wood. A built-in fridge lines up with the island, allowing a straight path from the mudroom to the breakfast area....
Test Kitchen Tip: Wondering how to cook okra without the slime? It’s true, when you cut into fresh okra, the inside has a thick, shiny liquid that might seem “iffy” to the uninitiated. Cooking okra fast and hot gets rid of that viscosity (aka slime). That’s why our methods here—such as grilling, roasting, and cooking quickly on the stovetop—are all about speed. How to Prepare Okra for Cooking No matter what method you use for cooking okra, be sure to wash it first:...
How to Make a Margarita Bar It’s no secret our Test Kitchen loves making margaritas. If you’re wanting a fun drink station for a barbecue or taco night with friends, grab your glasses, and pitchers to set up a margarita bar using the following items to complete a truly impressive spread. 1. Provide a Variety of Fruit Mango margaritas, anyone? While classic lime is delicious, you can give your margarita a fruity twist by trying one of these blends:...
How to Fold a Towel The best way to fold towels depends on how you prefer to store or display them, such as on a shelf, in a cabinet, or across a towel bar. Try one of these four towel folding techniques and choose the best one for your style and space. Classic Hotel Folding Method This technique creates clean edges, making it ideal for a stack of towels stored on an open shelf or bench....
Editor’s Tip: If you need to make some compartments longer for necklaces, take out a few slats with a hammer. Get the pink ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ label Get the blue ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ label Get the ‘I Drink Wine’ label Get the ‘Best Mom Ever’ label To make: To make: Editor’s Tip: If you can’t find white vases, you can make your own by pouring white paint into clear vases—just make sure mom doesn’t fill them with water later!...
1. It Acts Like a Second Brain There’s a reason your stomach feels like it’s tingling when you’re nervous or anxious. The enteric nervous system—a complex and sophisticated network containing over 100 million nerve endings—lines your gastrointestinal tract. It connects your gut and brain. “Many studies have linked changes in your microbiome to mood disorders like depression and anxiety,” says Pankaj Jay Pasricha, director of research at Johns Hopkins’s Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Baltimore, Maryland....
“We are stepping into 2023 ready to embrace change with optimism; this includes our design choices,” says Abbey Stark, IKEA US interior design leader. “Residential interior design has become deeply personal, and I believe in 2023 it will become even more self-reflective.” While we might be saying goodbye to some well-loved trends as we step into a fresh year, we’re just as eager to show them a little love, too....
Seafood Watch, a program run by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, has combed through data from health organizations and environmental groups to come up with easy-to-understand recommendations for seafood harvested all over the globe. Look for their “Best Choices” labeled in green on the site. Another easy way to identify good picks is to look for the blue Marine Stewardship Council label when you’re shopping—it identifies certified sustainable seafood. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program offers a list of sustainability ratings and detailed information on specific fish while the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) provides up-to-date mercury notices....
What Is Swedish Death Cleaning? In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter, ($18, Barnes & Noble), Margareta Magnusson introduces the world to the Swedish concept of death cleaning. She explains this as a process to “remove unnecessary things and make your home nice and orderly when you think the time is coming closer for you to leave the planet....
The most difficult part of making this air-fryer pork recipe? Well, nothing, really. Toss some bratwurst and peppers in the air fryer. While that’s going, stir together beer, mustard, and a few spices. Voilà! You’ve got a quick and easy snack for family game night. Sure, the egg rolls at your local takeout spot are irresistible. But when you’re trying to limit your oil intake, a deep-fried treat isn’t the best healthy snack option....
Between the rise of pastel decor and the latest “Barbiecore” trend, it makes sense that the bright shade would find its way into Halloween decorations. “We like to think of it as hot pink adding fun to a gothic mentality. Pink is in response to people wanting to inject a bit of playfulness, fun, and lightheartedness into something that could be considered a bit intense,” says Tara Dennis, co-founder and director of Archie Bolden....
Whichever project you choose, keep in mind that it’s best to use a tile format and size that will require few cuts to fit. For example, 1- or ½-inch mosaic squares on mesh netting are a versatile choice for many projects and can be cut to size with heavy-duty scissors. Learn how to repurpose the remnants from your kitchen or bath redo with these creative leftover tile projects. 1. Revamp a coffee table with patterned tile....
