Low-calorie summer squash, which is a close relative to pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons, grows on bushes, rather than on vines, like winter squashes. As you learn how to cook yellow squash, remember that you can trade in zucchini or a summer squash variety. Just be sure to eat the skin, as this is where most of the fiber and vitamins A, B6, and C live. (Which means it’s one of the best foods to eat for clear skin....

If you don’t have an existing garden, you can start your indoor herb garden with lavender transplants from your local garden center. Whichever planting route you choose, follow these nine tips to successfully grow and take care of lavender plants indoors to have a never-ending supply of this fragrant herb. 1. Select Dwarf Varieties to Grow Indoors There are more than 450 varieties of lavender, so make sure you research and select the best lavender to grow indoors based on how you’re going to use it....

The first step is to make the door fit the opening or vice versa. The door should be about 2 1/4 inches narrower than the rough opening and 1 inch shorter than the distance from the header to the finished floor. If you have to cut a door a significant amount in width, trim from both edges to keep the stiles symmetrical. With hollow-core doors, try not to cut beyond the solid edges....

How to choose a bathroom vanity and sink. Installing a bathroom sink in a vanity is made easier by the fact that the supply lines and the drain all remain hidden within a cabinet. If the cabinet has no back, simply attach it to the wall so it encloses the plumbing. If the cabinet has a back, you’ll need to measure and cut three holes for the two supply lines and the drain....

In some areas, hardwired smoke detectors that include battery backup are required, so check local codes before deciding what type of detector is best for your home. If you choose hardwired detectors, know that running the cable is the hardest part of the job. The time required for the task depends on the layout of your home. In addition, you’ll need to tie into a single power source. Expect to spend about 5 hours running cable and installing three detectors....

Installing an irrigation system requires some manual labor, but it’s not backbreaking stuff, especially if you don’t rush it. You probably can’t get the whole thing done in one weekend, so you might as well take your time. Furthermore, modern technology has made assembly of the system itself—the valves, fittings, piping, and spray heads—easier than ever. Before You Begin: Map Your Irrigation Plan Before you begin, you’ll need to plan your system....

Solid wood flooring is made from one continuous piece of solid wood, typically measuring 3/4 inch thick. Wood strips are anywhere from 1-1/2 inches to 2-1/4 inches wide. Planks are wider than 2-1/4 inches. Most strip and plank flooring is milled with tongue-and-groove edges so boards will fit together, but some planks are flat-edged for a more rustic look. Wood strips or planks are generally nailed to the subfloor....

How to Make 5-Ingredient Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cookies Soft, chewy, and delicious, I can’t believe how easy these were. Karina Arkk, the TikTok user behind the video, used Double Stuf Oreos, but you can use whatever brand of chocolate sandwich cookies you like. I used Joe-Joe’s from Trader Joe’s in this recipe. I also halved this recipe, which is a good thing, because I definitely don’t need to be eating a full batch of these addicting treats on my own....

Editor’s Tip: Before you put a fire bowl in your yard, check your local municipal fire safety codes and association rules to make sure your fire bowl—and the location you intend to place it—is up to code. Safety Tip: Always wear a dust mask when working with concrete and cement to avoid the small particles getting in your lungs. Editor’s Tip: If you notice bubbles in your wet concrete mixture, lightly tap the exterior bowl with a rubber mallet to allow the bubbles to rise to the top....

Use a hanging rope shelf to display your favorite knickknacks, store small towels and toiletries in the bathroom, or keep spices close at hand in the kitchen. The options are endless for this versatile shelf. Make one this weekend in an hour (or less!). Build More DIY Shelves What You Need 1 inch x 8 inch x 6 foot boardMeasuring tapeMiter saw, or other tool for cuttingPencilDrill1/2-inch drill bitClampsSandpaperClean clothClear poly sealPaintbrush15 feet of 3/8-inch ropeScissors1/2-inch copper pressure couplings (4)GlueC-hook...

Bonus: Many poke cake recipes (including ours) start with a boxed cake mix, so it’s an easy dessert you can whip up at a moment’s notice. You can also use our tips to create your own poke cake recipes, like banana poke cake or pudding poke cake. Once you’ve mastered the basics, any flavor combination is possible. What Is a Poke-and-Pour Cake? Poke-and-pour cake (also called poke cake) is a cake recipe that calls for holes to be poked in it after baking, usually with the handle of a wooden spoon or a wooden skewer....

We’ll show you how to make your own miniature Halloween village out of recycled materials and attach them to a moss-covered grapevine wreath. This not-so-spooky Halloween door decoration will be the envy of the neighborhood this fall. Once you have a square tube shape, measure 1½-inches down from the top of each corner and cut along the fold. Fold the pieces outward, then glue two opposite top edges together to make a roof shape....

Next, take one cord from a group and one cord from a neighboring group and tie a double knot 3 inches from the knot previously tied. Repeat 3 more times, continuing to take cords from neighboring sections and double-knotting together until you’ve created a macrame plant hanger.

How to Make Broth Chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, bone broth—there are many different types of broth. We have specific guides and recipes for each of these, but use the following steps as a general guide to making any kind of homemade broth at home. Step 1: Choose Your Meat and Get Your Stockpot Ready Poultry broth and beef broth are the two most common types of broth used in recipes....

You’ll learn how to look at an ingredients list to see if it will result in a cookie type that you love. If thin and crispy cookies are your favorite, chances are the recipe is made with all or mostly butter for the fat. If soft and cake-like is what you’re looking for, the recipe probably uses all or mostly shortening. Craving a cookie but don’t feel like baking? Check out our Edible Cookie Dough recipe and more of our favorite no-oven-required desserts....

How to Make Corn Bread Our Test Kitchen’s easy corn bread recipe is a great place to start if you want to learn how to make corn bread moist and fluffy. That’s the recipe we’re using in this guide, but you can use your favorite recipe. Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Your Pan Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt....