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How to Clean a Dryer Vent and Remove Lint If you’ve ever taken clothes out of the dryer and found they were still damp, you might be dealing with lint buildup. Your dryer will run much more efficiently if air can flow easily. Removing lint, which is highly combustible, also reduces the risk of fire. Take these steps to help keep your dryer lint-free. What You Need BrushFabric softener sheetVacuum cleaner Vacuum crevice attachment (optional)Dryer vent cleaning kit...

Refer to the carpet manufacturer’s guidelines before cleaning the carpet. Then use our instructions below for the best carpet cleaning tips. We’ll show you how to clean carpets using water extraction, dry extraction, rental carpet cleaners, and more. Before Getting Started: Test Carpet for Colorfastness Before you begin cleaning carpets, the first step is to test colorfastness. Colorfast carpet won’t bleed, fade, or change when cleaning it or removing stains....

Cabbage is available in several varieties—such as Napa, savoy, and red—with the round green type being the most common in American markets. Cabbage isn’t just economical; it’s also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. When shopping for cabbage, select a head that is heavy for its size, brightly-colored, and free of brown spots and withered leaves. Store cabbage in the refrigerator for one to two weeks....

How to Prepare Lobster Tails Thinking about preparing lobster tails for cooking might seem a bit intimidating. And if we’re being totally honest, it will require a little prep work before cooking. But not to worry, that’s why we’re here to help make the process as easy as possible. Generally, you’ll need to cut open the hard top shell. From there, some recipes (such as our recipe for boiling lobster tails, below) call for opening the shells to expose the meat....

With enough servings for a family, plus a round of leftovers (most of our turkey breast recipes serve 8 to 12), cooking turkey breast is a smart choice for Sunday dinners or an intimate Thanksgiving menu. How to Cook a Turkey Breast 3 Ways Here’s our complete guide to the three best options for cooking a turkey breast, including in the oven, in a slow cooker, and in a pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot....

The good news is that the price tag of an outdoor renovation project is, in many ways, in your hands. It will be based mainly on what you set out to create and how you decide to accomplish the work. Options range from embarking on a DIY effort that costs a few thousand dollars to hiring professionals to create something with luxury-style glam on a much larger budget. “You can spend $500 to $2,000 for simple DIY improvements like fixing the lawn, planting shrubs, or building a pea gravel or concrete paver patio....

Best Kitchen Gadget Cyber Monday Deals Under $50 Gravity Electric Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders Mueller Ultra-Stick Multi-Purpose Hand Blender This hand blender has tons of uses, so you’ll really get your money’s worth. The non-slip, ergonomic handle makes it easy to grip, and the blender is made with durable stainless steel that will last for a long time. There are three attachment options (blender, milk frother, and egg whisk) that are detachable and dishwasher-safe, making it super simple to clean....

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Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Buy It: ‘Angel White’ ($55, Monrovia) Also Look For: This lilac cultivar is sold under the name ‘White Angel’, too. Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide Zones: 3-7 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-7 Also Look For: ‘Znamya Lenina’ (sometimes sold as ‘Banner of Lenin’) and ‘Monge’ are other outstanding choices in this color range....

Once the face is carved, cut the ears and wings from cardstock. Glue together the outer and inner ear cutouts and the outer and inner wing cutouts. Glue the wings to black cardstock, then cut out, leaving an 1/8-inch black border all around. Fold and clip the ears and wings as noted on the patterns. Attach them to the pumpkin with straight pins. Buy It: Plastic Rats, (Oriental Trading)

From floating shelves and classic cabinets to repurposed vintage furniture and open shelving, get inspiration from these pretty and practical laundry room shelves that elevate this utilitarian room. Our collection of favorite laundry room shelving ideas has something for every size and style of space.

Join us on a decade-by-decade journey through the furniture, colors, and styles that filled our homes over the past century, along with a look at the people and events that drove the designs of our lives. 1920s The 1920s roared. With World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic over, a sense of optimism and burst of economic prosperity fueled a desire for glamour and luxury in American homes. Art Deco, a look that featured bold silhouettes, rich colors, geometric patterns, luxurious fabrics, and mirrored and metallic finishes, was the age’s reigning look....

Choose a card that doubles as a coloring page for younger kids (he’ll cherish the hand-colored element!), or opt for a card with a good dad joke on the front. Whether you’re giving him a homemade Father’s Day gift or going the store-bought route, he’ll appreciate the addition of a card you picked just for him. Fishing Father’s Day Card Perfect for the dad who loves to fish, this adorable coloring card will grab his heart—hook, line, and sinker....

Decorative string lights also come in many different designs, including vintage-style Edison bulbs, sleek orbs, and even lanterns, so it’s easy to find a strand (or several!) that fits your style. String lights are an inexpensive solution for giving dark patios a little extra twinkle. See all the different ways you can incorporate these fun outdoor light fixtures into your backyard. How to Hang Patio String Lights Before you can turn your backyard into a cozy oasis, you’ll need to know how to hang outdoor string lights....

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11 Ideas for What to Make with Egg Yolks Savory or sweet, you have many options when contemplating what to do with leftover egg yolks. If you don’t have time to tackle the egg yolk recipes above, you might wonder, “Can you freeze egg yolks?” Our answer: “Yes, if…” Yolks can gel up and get syrupy when frozen as-is. So before you freeze egg yolks, mix each with about ⅓ teaspoon of cane sugar and a pinch of salt, the USDA suggests....

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