A one-piece unit is the simplest shower to install, though you may have a limited choice of colors. Buy a base that’s at least 34 inches wide, checking whether it must be set in thin-set mortar or in a bed of sand or if it can simply be placed on the floor. Before you begin, prep the space by installing a drainpipe with a trap in the center of the base, as well as supply pipes, faucet, and a shower riser....
Kitchen islands with seating generally feature cantilevered countertops supported by table legs, 12- to 19-inch-deep breakfast bar overhangs, or table-style extensions. Whether the island is bar- or table-height, seating should be situated on the island’s outer perimeters so those seated can enjoy the cooking action without being in the chef’s way. An island’s seating capacity depends on the size of the island, the other functions it must house, and its location within the work triangle....
Unless the directions instruct otherwise, machine-wash window treatments on a short, gentle cycle, using cool water and mild detergent. Be careful not to overload the washing machine. Tumble dry window treatments on the low or air setting or line dry. Complete the cleaning process by ironing curtains on their reverse side. Alternately, a steamer can make quick work of stubborn wrinkles. Hang curtains from the rod and grab a ladder or chair....
Take your time with this important step. Subsequent drawings—the site analysis and the conceptual, preliminary, and final designs—all use the base map as a starting point. The accuracy of the base map makes it a dependable tool, which in turn helps ensure the success of any project, large or small. Preparing a Base Map First, obtain a map that shows the exact size and shape of your property. This may be the plat, a deed map, the architect’s or builder’s plans, or a topographical plan with contour lines showing the site’s elevation or gradations....
The box-setting jig enables you to quickly position outlets at a uniform height and with a consistent projection from the framing. You then use the marking jig to transfer the position of each box to the floor, virtually guaranteeing that you’ll never bury a box behind the drywall. The marking jig then enables you to lay out the box’s outline onto the face of the panel. Cutting the opening with your jab saw is a quick and confident process....
Dying Easter eggs with rice is one of our favorite easy kid’s Easter projects—just have an adult help with adding the dye. Once you’re done dyeing eggs with rice, display the finished eggs as part of a creative spring centerpiece or use them as part of your morning Easter egg hunt. How to Make Rice Dyed Easter Eggs Supplies Needed Ceramic eggs or hard-boiled eggsPlastic cupsDry riceFood coloring Step-by-Step Directions Follow these simple how-to instructions to color eggs with rice....
What Are Moles? Moles are burrowing insectivores. They are about 6-8 inches long and have gray to black velvety fur, slender hairless snouts, and small eyes and ears. Moles’ large front feet have long claws that dig much like a hoe. Except for breeding season in early spring, moles tend to live alone, so the multi-tunneled pattern in your yard is likely home to only one mole. Before you learn how to get rid of moles, you need to learn how they live....
Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Truffles Add the sugar and one 0.8-oz. bag freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor. Process until very finely crushed. Make as directed except use the strawberry sugar in place of cinnamon sugar and strawberry ice cream instead of caramel ice cream.Nutrition analysis per serving: 61 calories, 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 2% Vitamin A, 2% Vitamin C, 24 mg sodium, 2% calcium, 0% iron...
Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil (radishes will rot in soggy, poorly drained soil) Size: Up to 1 foot tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall (depending on type) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 inches tall Growing Conditions: Part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: 4-8 feet tall (depending on variety)
Keep reading for drink pairing ideas for the 10 most popular Girl Scout cookies this year, and once you’ve picked your perfect pairings, know you can recreate the sweet soiree all year long with these copycat Girl Scout cookie recipes. Thin Mints Girl Scout cookie wine pairing: Primitivo While the chocolate-mint combo is nearly impossible to pair well with any wine (milk is your best choice, honestly!), this Italian cousin to Zinfandel is full-bodied and juicy to bring out the dark chocolate qualities of these cookies....
We’ve rounded up our favorite flower deliveries so you can be sure you’re getting a beautiful floral display this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re ordering a dozen long-stemmed roses or a colorful bouquet, we recommend placing your order at least a week early (by February 7) so you can be confident your delivery will arrive on time. Buy It: The Verona Bouquet ($65, Urbanstems) Buy It: Petal Up Peony Bouquet ($75, Farmgirl Flowers) Buy It: Venice Peach Bouquet ($64, The Bouqs Co....
Test Kitchen Tip: Not a fan of drumsticks? Try using the marinade to make tequila lime wings.
Make Every Carbohydrate Count When you eat carbohydrates, reach for complex carbohydrates such as whole-grain bread and pasta, legumes, nonstarchy fruits, and vegetables. Pick Produce that Triggers Lower Glucose Response Fruits and vegetables with the lowest glycemic index include apples, apricots, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery, cherries, cucumber, grapefruit, green beans, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, plums, spinach, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini. Moderate-GI produce includes cantaloupe, grapes, oranges, orange juice, peaches, peas, pineapple, yams, and watermelon....
Buy It: Black + Decker Electric Griddle ($25, Target) Buy It: GreenPan Ceramic Fry Pan($45, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Small Flexible Spatula ($13, Williams Sonoma)
Buy It: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker ($250, Bed Bath & Beyond)
Plant Name: Campsis selections Size: Climbs to 30 feet Zones: 5-9 Test Garden Tip: The native trumpet vine (Campsis radians) can spread aggressively via underground stems and may become weedy in a garden unless planted someplace it can be contained. The Chinese trumpet vine (Campsis grandiflora) is a little less vigorous so can be easier to keep in bounds. Plant Name: Schizophragma hydrangeoides Size: Climbs to 40 feet Zones: 5-9 Test Garden Tip: The variety ‘Moonlight’ has especially beautiful foliage; the dark green leaves have a noticeable silvery overlay....
