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We’re dedicated to keeping up with and testing these new advancements in order to bring you the best of what’s on the shelves. This year, we studied nearly 200 new products, then tested the 100 we hoped would revolutionize home cleaning. Multiple editors used each product, comparing the contenders to each other, as well as to their previous cleaning routines. We also focused on common pain points, like homes with multiple flooring surfaces, pet shedding, and dirty dishes that inevitably reappear each day....

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Why Is the Feast of the Seven Fishes Celebrated? Like many Italian traditions, the origin and rules are debated. Each family has its own story about why seven fishes are served. Some say it is for the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, and others say it is for the seven days it took God to create the universe. Some Italians even celebrate with 13 dishes for the 12 apostles plus Jesus....

How would you describe your design style? My design style is gestural, fluid, and full of color. Playfully sophisticated. My painting style contrasts my home design style greatly, as most of my home is white, gray, and black. I love adding pops of color with art and textiles to a minimal, clean wall. It’s easy to change things out with a neutral foundation. Who or what are you inspired by? I am inspired by bits of everyday life: nature, flowers, fashion, pattern, and color....

Plus, store-bought dried flower arrangements can cost upwards of $100. We’ll show you how to create your own arrangement for much less, in just a few minutes! The hardest part will be deciding which dried blooms to use. How to Make a Dried Flower Arrangement Supplies Needed Dried grass plumes Dried flowersHairspray Floral spray paint Vase Clear tape Scissors Step-by-Step Directions With a few supplies and these how-to instructions, you can create your own dried flower arrangement....

Choose an arbor style that blends with the surrounding plantings and garden rooms. For durability, select an arbor crafted from pressure-treated wood, metal, or plastic. Use the materials list and instructions below to learn how to build an arbor. What You Need Shovel or posthole diggerTwo 4x4 posts (11 feet long)GravelConcreteTwo 2x6s (6 feet long) for the crossbeamsStepladderEight galvanized lag screwsFraming squareJigsawTwo 2x6s (7 feet long)HammerGalvanized nailsTwenty-six 2x2 rails (45 inches long)Exterior-grade stain or paintPlants...

What You’ll Need Plan your espalier to meet your needs. If you want fruit, select a dwarf apple, peach, or pear that is rock-solid hardy in your area. For a purely ornamental fence, choose a blooming tree or shrub such as flowering crabapple, magnolia, or doublefile viburnum. Although creating an espalier isn’t particularly difficult, it does take time. Expect to wait three years for fruit, and plan to spend some time each year doing light pruning and training of branches....

How to Build an Easy Modern Plant Stand This plant stand is just what your front porch needs to stand out from the neighbors. Gather the supplies below to get started. Supplies Needed 4 x 8-foot medium-density overlay (MDO) boardCircular saw or table sawSandpaperTack clothMeasuring tapePencilDrillString17-1/2-inch-diameter bucketWood screwsJigsawExterior-grade wood glueWood puttyPutty knifePrimer and paintPaintbrush Cut List (4) 22 x 22-inch MDO squares Step-by-Step Directions Build a custom stand for your favorite potted plant in just one afternoon....

There’s a whole world of little-known types of Solomon’s seal. Some variegated selections are truly unique, and many plant sizes are available. You can find dwarf forms less than 6 inches tall and varieties up to 12 feet tall. These can be pricey and aren’t usually found at commercial garden centers, so check online or at local specialty nurseries. Although birds and other wildlife relish the berries, all parts of the plant—particularly the berries—are toxic to humans....

Depending on the style of your home, the fireplace surround may range from a few discreet rows of bricks to a commanding structure. And beyond the fireplace, if you have a contemporary-style house or have added a room, tackled a loft conversion, or remodeled, you may have an expanse of interior brick to confront. Whether the brick broods darkly over your room or adds comfortable rustic character depends largely on its color, and how well it integrates into your room’s color scheme....

Cleaning a washing machine filter involves first locating the filter (this might be the trickiest part!), soaking and/or scrubbing it clean, replacing it, and running a short, empty wash cycle. This article provides all the information you need to clean the filter successfully, including how often to do so. Locating the Filter To locate the filter on your washing machine, consult the owner’s manual. Typically, the filter will be located in one of these places:...

And its capabilities go way beyond frying: You can use your air fryer to cook, bake, roast, and broil a wide variety of dinners, snacks, and even desserts. But once you’re done air-frying your lightened-up treat, it’s important to clean the appliance to wipe away any leftover oil, crumbs, and stuck-on food. We’ll show you how to clean an air fryer and keep it in top shape so it’s ready to use for your next recipe....

The best ways to clean burnt pots and pans involve additional household ingredients or cleaners that can cut through the grease and lift away stuck-on grime. Most methods also require a bit of scrubbing, so be prepared to do some work to make your pot or pan sparkle again. It’s also important to note that your approach should differ depending on the material of your cookware. Stainless-steel pans can stand up to a certain amount of scouring, but abrasive cleaning methods could damage your nonstick pans....

Dishwashers use extra-hot water and powerful detergents to cut through grease and stuck-on food on your dishes, but these harsh cleaning methods can cause discoloration, mar the finish, or leave unsightly spots on your silverware. Especially for pieces made from real sterling silver or plated with a special finish, a gentler cleaning technique is essential to ward off damage and stains. We’ll show you how to clean silverware in a variety of finishes using natural household ingredients, including how to properly dry and store the pieces when you’re done....

Breaded pork chops taste incredibly hearty and satisfying in the fall and winter. So book a ticket to comfort-food heaven, and serve them with one of our favorite hearty mashed potato recipes. In summer, learn what temperature to fry pork chops without flour or other coatings for a light, fuss-free entrée and serve with a great side salad for a full dinner. Whichever style you choose, you’ll learn the No....

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