How to Make a Nut Pie Crust There are two ways to make nut pie crusts: as a pastry with nuts mixed in with flour or like a graham cracker crust using just nuts (instead of crackers), butter, and sugar. The flour method gives you a pie crust very similar to a regular pastry. (Note: if you’ve got a gluten intolerance, it’s easy to swap in your favorite gluten-free flour mix....

This simple paint treatment instantly adds a sense of architecture to the wall, with no actual remodeling work needed. The contrasting color creates the illusion of depth, turning a blank wall into a striking accent feature. You can use a painted arch to frame wall decor with a pop of color, draw attention to a piece of furniture, or simply add personality to an otherwise empty wall. And because this technique only requires a small amount of paint, creating a wall arch is a great way to use up interior paint leftover from another project....

All hand mixers may appear similar at first, but there are several factors you should keep in mind when shopping for one. “Before buying a hand mixer, you should consider what kind of baker you are,” says Alexis de Boschnek, author of “To The Last Bite” and host of Better Homes & Gardens’ “Then & Now” cooking series. “If you’re a novice that breaks out the hand mixer every few months, you’re going to have different needs than an expert who uses it on a weekly basis....

Create the illusion of height with a tabletop Christmas tree, make a wintery scene using a potted pine or evergreen, or get creative with a wall tree that doesn’t require any floor space. Whatever you choose, these small Christmas tree ideas will make up in charm what they lack in size. Editor’s Tip: Use smaller or light weight ornaments so they won’t pull the garland off of the wall.

1. Burro’s Tail Burro’s tail or donkey’s tail (Sedum morganianum) is a trailing succulent that looks best in a hanging basket or container sitting on a ledge, shelf, or plant stand so it can drape over. Each stem can reach up to three feet long and is packed with gray-green leaves about the size and shape of a plump grain of rice. The leaves have a pale sheen on them that wipes off when you touch them so it will show your fingerprints....

The mom of three boys and founder of Cecy J Interiors figured she and Allan would start by “ripping up the old carpet and living with it for a bit.” But during a long closing period their longing to finally feel settled in one place grew, so they launched into a nine-month complete renovation, crafting a home where cleanup is easy and skateboarding inside is OK. Every design decision considered the kids, steering the spaces toward low-maintenance and modern....

Chocolate and fruit are some of our favorite pairings. This fondue recipe starts with dark chocolate pieces and—for a richer, deeper flavor—we add a secret ingredient: coffee. That’s right, swirling in a little strong coffee helps bring out the sweet-bitter flavor of the chocolate. S’mores are all grown-up and stepping out in fondue style. Real milk chocolate and half-and-half make an indulgent sauce that’s perfect for a cozy evening. If you’re a fan of beer-cheese fondue, wait until you try this fall twist....

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Ready to add a bit of retro flair to your bathroom design? We’ve rounded up our favorite midcentury bathroom ideas to help inspire your own space. 1. Use a Wood Vanity Update a wood sideboard for a bathroom vanity that suits the era. Tapered legs, clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and brass fixtures make this a staple piece for any midcentury bathroom. The rich wood stands out against white tile on the floor and walls to make the vanity the focal point of the room....

Editor’s Tip: No special tools are required to make that white stripe. Simply toss half of the raspberries in a bag with powdered sugar, then alternate them with the rows of red berries. A pastry bag of vanilla icing can help you make the stars on the blueberries. Editor’s Tip: Top the cake with fresh raspberries to make a festive red, white, and blue dessert. Editor’s Tip: For an extra crackle of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter....

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Test Kitchen Tip: Shred any leftover meat and fold it into frittata batter for brunch the next day or stuff into rolls for sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

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After taking out the drawers, prime and paint the drawer fronts. Using your tools, block off a geometric pattern. To get this tonal look, we used three shades of the same color and applied them at random to the drawer fronts. Another secret to this dresser’s success? We alternated directions and flipped the pattern upside down on adjacent drawers. Once your paint is dry, reinstall the drawers and admire your handiwork....