Test Kitchen Tip: Get ahead of the kitchen chaos by making it the day before and refrigerating until bake time.

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First, press leaves between the pages of a book. When the leaves are completely dry, place a pressed leaf (or two or three) between two pieces of glass. (Have the pieces cut to the desired size by a local glass cutter or home improvement store.) Finally, wrap colored linen book cloth tape around the edges of the glass to secure. Editor’s tip: Heavy jars make fantastic bookends.

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Learn How to Make Your Own Upholstered Headboard Learn how to make this simple tufted headboard. Tip: When using a wraparound headboard, be sure to pull your nightstand out from the wall a few inches. If it’s pushed too far back, you may lose sight of your alarm clock as you lie down at night. DIY Headboard Ideas

Bonus: They’re an easy addition to any deck railing. Hanging planter tip: Firmly anchor tall planters by pounding a stake into the ground and setting the hollow lamp base over the stake or by drilling holes in the base and sinking stakes through the holes and into the ground. Love the look but don’t have an old wastebasket around? Find a wire wastebasket of preferred height at a home store....

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Green can be bold or subtle, refined or vibrant. From pistachio green to vibrant chartreuse, the color gives any kitchen a fresh look. And with so many shades, green works with practically every kitchen style, including traditional, modern, rustic, and more. Whether you’re planning a kitchen makeover or you’re just looking to add a pop of color, here are some green kitchen ideas you won’t want to miss. Related How to Install a Barn Door

How to paint furniture like a pro. How to pick out window shades. Common mistakes when hanging curtains. Match your lamp with some canvas art! Click here to learn how to marbleize paper. More bedroom storage solutions. Make this pouf!

Every homeowner needs a veritable Rolodex of contractors on speed dial to help resolve leaking sinks, banging pipes, broken appliances, and more. Here’s how to find the right person to help with your home improvement project or repair. Types of Contractors 1. General Contractor General contractors do not specialize in just one area. On major projects, they lead groups of contractors across various areas of construction, both residential and commercial....

How to Season Tuna The first step in your complete guide for how to cook tuna fish is adding your desired flavor enhancers. Before cooking tuna steaks, check for scales. If any are present, rinse with cool water. Pat dry with paper towels. Measure the thickness of the fish with a ruler, so you know how long to cook tuna steak. Fresh tuna steaks love a good marinade recipe, which flavors this fairly mild fish and helps keep it moist during cooking....

Breaking a head of cauliflower down into cauliflower rice is the same for most recipes (the only exception is if you’re boiling it). To make cauliflower rice: How to Make Cauliflower Rice: Roast It For the most flavor, make roasted cauliflower rice: Chop a head of cauliflower into florets.Process florets in a food processor until the size of rice.Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet.Drizzle with oil and desired seasonings.Roast at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes....

1. Anchor Seating Areas with Larger Houseplants Got a hard-working schefflera or ficus sitting in the corner of a room? These and other large architectural indoor plants such as strelitzia, monstera, dracaena, and many palm species look equally impressive on decks, balconies, and patios. They effortlessly complement your seating or dining areas and create a sense of enclosure and privacy. For even more atmosphere, I like to drape copper-wire LED string lights on a timer throughout the branches of indoor trees and larger houseplants....

Substitutes for Bread Crumbs Finding a bread crumb substitute in your pantry is easier than you think! For ¼ cup fine, dry bread crumbs, substitute any of these items: ¾ cup soft bread crumbs¼ cup panko¼ cup cracker or pretzel crumbs¼ cup crushed cornflakes or other unsweetened cereals⅔ cup regular rolled oats (Use this only as a substitute for bread crumbs in meat loaf and other meat mixtures, such as burgers....