How To Grow Basil Indoors To Enjoy All Year Long

How to Grow Basil Indoors from Seed Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors. You can raise this plant from cuttings or seeds. Starting seeds inside gives your seedlings a warm and safe start. You’ll just need to make sure you put the basil plants in your sunniest window (preferably one facing south or east). Follow the steps below to help you grow basil indoors from seed....

December 2, 2022 · 4 min · 767 words · Amy Parrish

How To Host A Mother S Day Tea Party To Honor The Ladies You Love

To make, steep 4-5 earl grey tea bags in the warm milk for the cupcake batter. Let sit for 12 minutes until very strong and caramel colored. Continue with the recipe as written.

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 33 words · Kim Gross

How To Install An Off The Shelf Pantry System

We’ll show you how to customize your system to fit your family’s needs, whether you have a small kitchen pantry or large. After that, installing the system is simple. Attach horizontal tracks and vertical supports to wall studs, cut shelves to size, and snap into place. Amazing Pantry Makeover Ideas How to Organize Your Pantry by Zones Editor’s tip: What kind of storage you need depends on what you plan to store in your pantry....

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Treva Cox

How To Keep Your Gorgeous Fall Mums Alive As Long As Possible

Are Chrysanthemums Annuals or Perennials? One of the first questions people have about mums is whether they’re annuals or perennials, and the answer is both! Mums generally come in two types: Florist mums (also known as cutting mums) and hardy mums (also known as garden mums). Both types come from the same original parent, a golden-yellow daisy-like mum from China. Today’s hybrids in both categories result from endless crosses between several species from China and Japan....

December 2, 2022 · 10 min · 2055 words · Dustin Hedgespeth

How To Make A Citronella Candle That Keeps Bugs Away All Summer

Use this process to make a candle scented with any favorite essential oil. A large citronella candle like this one in a bucket could ward off pesky mosquitoes all summer. How to Make a Citronella Candle Follow these steps to make a candle that will add ambiance to any outdoor setting. Supplies Needed: Fire-resistant vessels to hold candle wax (like a bucket or Mason jars)Premade wicksTapeTwo pencils or chopsticksMeasuring cupSoy waxDouble boiler or large pot and metal mixing bowlCitronella oil (or your favorite essential oil, if you want to make a different scented candle)Metal spoonCrayons or oil-based dye (optional)Scissors...

December 2, 2022 · 3 min · 452 words · Leslie Kuo

How To Make A No Sew Felt Planter To Dress Up Your Houseplants

How to Make a Folded Felt Planter Supplies Needed Printed templatePencilCardstockScissorsSmall hole punchFeltPrinted fabricSpray adhesiveMarkerBradsPlastic plant saucer Step-by-Step Directions With a few supplies and these how-to instructions, you can create your own felt and fabric wrap. Finish your DIY planter with your favorite houseplant or succulent. Step 1: Prepare Template and Fabric Download the free template and scale to fit any size pot. Print it directly onto the cardstock. Cut out the template using scissors and use a hole punch ($6, Joann) to punch the marked holes....

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 210 words · Richard Sims

How To Make A Tiny Terrarium For A Cute Tabletop Garden

Glass containerHorticultural charcoalPotting mixGlovesTerrarium plantsSheet mossWatering canTrowel Buy It: Sheet Moss Soil Cover ($5, The Home Depot)

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 17 words · Thad Rodriguez

How To Make Stuffed Burgers With A Burger Press Or In A Skillet

6 Steps to Making Stuffed Burgers Step 1: Make the Perfect Meat Mixture for Stuffed Hamburgers Most stuffed burger recipes start with ground meat and a handful of seasonings. There’s also usually an egg involved—this helps bind the meat, so the stuffed hamburgers don’t fall apart during cooking. This basic recipe for stuffed hamburger patties serves four. To make the meat patties, start by mixing the following ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten¼ cup chopped onion2 Tbsp ketchup½ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper...

December 2, 2022 · 4 min · 711 words · Betty Ratliff

10 Basement Remodeling Tips

DIY a dry bar in your basement. Learn how to finish a basement wall in style with these ideas. Check out our ideas for how to finish a basement floor. Check out these basement storage ideas!

December 1, 2022 · 1 min · 36 words · Terry Schmitt

10 Easy Diy Closet Organizer Ideas

Before running out to your nearest home store or placing an online order, consider repurposing or making organizers out of items you already own. Not only will it save you on a potentially unnecessary expense, but it’s also eco-friendly. Check out the following DIY closet organizer ideas you can create on a dime. 1. Install a Wall-Mounted Rack Create a mini garment rack without taking up any floor space by crafting together pipe fittings....

December 1, 2022 · 4 min · 788 words · Ethel Espinosa

100 Years Of Thanksgiving Recipes

Each family brings its own traditions, memories, and heirloom recipes to the table, and every year ushers in new trends. While our great grandmas probably never could have imagined that they could cook nearly an entire Thanksgiving meal in an air fryer, or that their descendants would spend a holiday or two celebrating virtually during a global pandemic, they must be looking down proud of the fact that we continue to (try to) recreate their signature pumpkin pie and green bean casserole recipes....

December 1, 2022 · 11 min · 2267 words · Johnny Brown

11 Diy Christmas Stockings For A Fun Holiday Touch

Editor’s Tip: Purchased tassels and trim are a speedy shortcut for these colorful stockings. Look for them at the crafts supply store.

December 1, 2022 · 1 min · 22 words · Heather Hood

11 Expert Tips For Moving Across The Country

These experts suggest hiring professional movers, being strategic about what you take with you (regardless of whether you’re moving into a smaller home), and taking extra time to pack the right way so that setting up your new home is a breeze, among other things—read on for their top tips for moving across the country. 1. Plan Carefully Perhaps it goes without saying, but no cross-country move is possible without a ton of planning....

December 1, 2022 · 8 min · 1640 words · Gloria Jackson

12 Easy Spinach Salad Recipes To Add Healthy Greens To Your Diet

Buy It: Lodge Cast Iron Skillet ($25, Walmart) Buy It: Ancho Chile Powder ($7, The Spice House)

December 1, 2022 · 1 min · 17 words · Louis Herb

12 Flower Gardening Tips For Designing A Beautiful Landscape

Note: Consider creating a perennial cutting garden if you enjoy bringing flowers indoors. If you’re looking for flower garden ideas for beginners, start small: You can continually expand your plan if you want or go bigger next year. The tallest plants should go in the center if your flower garden design is an island. Also, keep a plant’s mature overall size in mind to ensure it has enough room to grow without crowding its neighbors or spilling out of the bed too much....

December 1, 2022 · 1 min · 83 words · Estelle Robinson

12 Foods You Should Eat For Good Luck In The New Year

People from around the world will eat traditional foods as the clock strikes midnight in hopes of bringing a little more luck and good fortune into their lives. As you reflect on the past year and make those resolutions, try these edible traditions from around the world to ring in your luckiest (and tastiest) year yet. 1. Down Donuts for the New Year Ring-shaped foods are said to be symbolic of the year coming full circle....

December 1, 2022 · 5 min · 885 words · Michael Bradley

12 Fun Facts About The Kentucky Derby That Add To The Excitement

But why is it called that? And what’s the deal with the grand hats and mint-flavored drinks? Before we place our bets on this year’s winner, we wanted to find out a bit more about the classic horse race that’s become more popular than any other. When Is the Kentucky Derby? The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Saturday in May. This year, the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022....

December 1, 2022 · 3 min · 615 words · Debra Noriega

12 Healthy Summer Recipes You Ll Want To Keep On Repeat

Buy It: OXO Stainless Grilling Skewers, Set of 6 ($15, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: OXO Nonstick Pro Half Sheet Pan ($26, Target)

December 1, 2022 · 1 min · 24 words · Paula Barnett

12 No Fail Kitchen Color Combinations You Won T Regret

1. Green + Gold Green grounds kitchens when applied in large doses on cabinetry or walls. Brighten up a saturated shade by incorporating reflective white surfaces, like tile and stone, as well as metallic gold accessories, such as cabinet hardware, faucets, and light fixtures. The shiny finishes will reflect light and add a touch of sparkle to your kitchen. 2. Dark Blue + Light Blue Create a timeless kitchen color combination by mixing various shades of blue....

December 1, 2022 · 4 min · 750 words · Charles Lavigne

12 Vanity Lighting Ideas For A Beautifully Lit Bathroom

December 1, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Jo Bateman