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Next time your budding artist uses your clean walls as a canvas, don’t freak out. Instead, turn to these expert crayon remover tips. Our proven ways to clean crayon off a wall—including heat treatments and household cleaner applications—will help get your home back to normal in no time. How to Remove Crayon from Walls Method 1: T-Shirt and Iron The best way to clean crayon off walls is to fold an old T-shirt into a pad several layers thick and place it over the mark....

“It’s important to clean your brushes because you don’t want the shedded hair to get in the way of allowing the brush to perform at its highest level and serve its purpose,” says Shelly Aguirre, a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. Take a few minutes to clean your hairbrushes and reap the beauty benefits with this simple method. How to Clean Hair Out of a Hairbrush Cleaning lint and strands of hair out of a hairbrush is simple....

The term “organic modern” has seen a huge uptick in searches on Pinterest every year, and the aesthetic is poised to become even more popular. It hinges on the juxtaposition between rustic elements and contemporary touches, creating a refined blend of textures and a layered, unfussy look. Organic modernism works well in communal living spaces as well as private areas, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and it’s perfect for anyone who loves both the clean look of midcentury modern or contemporary designs and the warmth of farmhouse-style interiors....

Thanks to its versatility, you can eat this cruciferous vegetable as a healthy alternative to rice, pizza crust, and even as hummus. Here are our tips on how to cut your next head of cauliflower with ease. To start, make sure you’ve correctly washed your cauliflower and torn off the outer leaves with your hands. Next, you’ll need a large cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel)....

The quickest way to extend power outdoors is to install a receptacle back-to-back with one inside the house. You also can drill through the wall from a basement or crawlspace and attach a receptacle on the side of a house using an extension ring. You’ll want to position an outdoor receptacle at least 16 inches above the ground. An in-use cover increases protection from the weather. A simple wooden box built around it shields it from bumps by the lawn mower or kids at play....

How to Freeze Baked Cookies Homemade cookies will keep at room temperature up to three days. If you don’t think you’ll be able to make those sweets disappear in three days or less, it’s easy to freeze them. Most of your favorite cookies and bar cookies will freeze well, just hold off on the the frosting and decorating until you’re ready to serve them. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before placing in freezer-safe bags....

Test Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have a lot of space in your freezer, canning peaches is a great alternative. Selecting the Best Fruit for Freezing Peaches The first step to learning how to freeze peaches is to know how to choose the best fruit. When freezing peaches, always choose fruit at its peak of maturity. When ripe, peaches should be intensely fragrant and yield to light pressure at the stem end....

“The first line of treatment for allergies is avoidance,” says Tania Elliott, M.D., a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). Start by seeing an allergist to identify your triggers, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. Then make some simple but powerful changes to allergy-proof every room of your home. 1. Stop outdoor allergens at the door. Pollen particles cling to your shoes as you enter your home....

Egg Toss: Partners stand across from each other and throw a raw egg back and forth. After each toss, they take a step backward. The last team with a whole egg wins. Egg Darts: Make a wooden target, and instead of darts, throw raw eggs. It’s a bit messy, but you’ll have no problem seeing where the egg hit the target. Ring Toss: After the kids’ Easter-egg hunt, gather in the backyard for a game of ring toss....

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Test Kitchen Tip: Use small ramekins to separate things like olives, pickles, and jams. Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t have—or don’t want to use—white wine for this stuffing recipe? Trade in an equal amount of broth.