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To save you time from pouring through pages and pages of products, we rounded up some of our favorites that will elevate the overall style of your home, as well as be useful for your everyday life. Picks include these clever bath towels that have different textures on each side for different drying needs, and this super affordable indoor/outdoor rug that emerged as one of the best out of the 31 rugs from various brands that we tested in our Lab....

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1. Above the Mantel The fireplace mantel provides a perfect stage for all sorts of beautiful fall decorations. An array of miniature pumpkins or gourds and vases full of freshly clipped autumn leaves provide easy mantel decor for your fall living room. To finish off the display, hang a fall wreath above the mantel using a removable wall hook ($12, Bed Bath & Beyond). Mounting it directly in the center creates a striking focal point that instantly draws eyes....

In fact, a well-appointed backyard might be the newest American status symbol—and some companies have seen orders for pergolas in particular increase by more than 300% over the past year. Offering shade and structure, pergolas are a great way to add beauty and function to your outdoor space and can be placed over a deck, patio, or even in the corner of a backyard. And the good news is you don’t necessarily have to invest a fortune to add a pergola to your home’s exterior....

As if the flower color palette wasn’t enough, these South African natives have silvery gray foliage that lends even more visual appeal to the overall plant. When paired with the bright jewel-toned blooms, the silver foliage really sets off the vibrant blossoms. African Daisy Care Must-Knows Because these plants hail from sandy and rocky areas in South Africa, African daisies need well-drained soils in order to perform their best. This, however, doesn’t mean that they like to stay too hot and dry....

From now until 11:59 p.m. PT on June 22, you can shop deals on high-ticket items including the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner for 33% off and the Medify air purifier that has over 1,500 five-star ratings for less than $85. If you’re a pet owner, don’t miss out on the amazing deals on vacuums and stain removers from brands like Shark and Bissell. For those seeking perfectly steamed and stain-free carpets, check out the must-see sale on this best-selling Hoover pet carpet cleaner for 38% off....

Andrea Cooley attended Drake University, where she double majored in Magazine Journalism and English Writing. She has a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Angel’s Trumpet Care Tips In a warm climate, angel’s trumpet can quickly grow several feet in just one season. And if the plant has a fair amount of sun, it will produce blooms all summer long. When planting your angel’s trumpet, look for areas with moist, well-drained soil. The plant will thrive during summer’s warm days and cooler nights. The overall plant habit of angel’s trumpet differs quite a bit by personal preference, variety, and general training style....

½ cup margarine or butter 1 cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup milk 3 ½ cup powdered sugar

1 8 ounce carton mascarpone cheese ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup butter, softened 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 6 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk Milk ** If you have only two cake pans, cover and chill one-third of the batter while first cake layers bake.

½ cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon snipped, fresh parsley 2 tablespoon snipped, fresh dill 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage

Can You Eat a Cracked Egg? The answer depends on if you accidentally cracked it yourself or if the egg was already cracked in your purchased carton. Since bacteria can be introduced to the yolk or white through cracks in the shell, it’s important to examine your eggs at the supermarket. Avoid any containers with cracked eggs, suggests the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. If you purchased eggs that were already cracked, do not use them; throw them away!...

* Mash the extra avocado flesh with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a quick guacamole.

Easy Bacon Crumbles Tip Freeze bacon slices on a pan until firm. Use scissors to cut and then proceed with cooking as noted in step 1. For Smoked Burgers: Soak 2 large handfulls hickory or mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and add the wood chips to the charcoal or to the smoker box of a gas grill, following manufacturer’s directions, and close the lid. When smoke appears, grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed....

Almond paste A creamy mixture made of ground blanched almonds and sugar. For the best baking results, use an almond paste without syrup or liquid glucose. Almond paste is used as a filling in pastries, cakes, and confections. Baking dish A coverless glass or ceramic vessel used for cooking in the oven. A baking dish can be substituted for a metal baking pan of the same size. For baked items, such as breads and cakes, the oven temperature will need to be lowered 25 degrees to prevent overbrowning of the food....