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How to Tell When Meat Loaf Is Done Choose your favorite meat loaf recipe and set the oven for the cooking temperature specified. Toward the end of the cooking time (our standard two-pound meat loaf takes about one hour), follow this simple method to know when it’s done. Use an instant-read thermometer ($10, Walmart). The meat loaf’s internal temperature should register 160°F when the thermometer is inserted into the center. Alternatively, use an oven-safe thermometer that can be placed in the meatloaf before it goes into the oven....

What Is Bread Cheese? Bread cheese pays tribute to a Finnish cheese known as Juustoleipä (pronounced: hoo-stah-lee-pa) that is traditionally made with reindeer milk (yes, you read that right) and dipped in coffee. Today, cheesemakers in Wisconsin have adapted this Scandinavian dairy product and now make it with cow’s milk. So how did it get the name bread cheese? It’s all in the way it’s made. According to Wisconsin master cheesemaker Sid Cook, making bread cheese is “much harder as there are many more steps to the process....

How to Grow Honesty Honesty is easy to grow in moist, organically rich soil and full sun or part shade. Sow seeds outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked, then cover them lightly with soil. Honesty will produce green, leafy growth the first year then flowers and seeds the second year. It takes about 18 months to go from planting honesty seeds to cutting and drying a new crop of silver dollar-size seedpods....

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are nocturnal beetles that are actually really beneficial in the garden. They feed on slugs and snails, which can destroy plants (they especially like edibles like beans, lettuce, and tomatoes). They don’t bite, and they’re not poisonous. They also don’t carry diseases like other backyard insects. Fireflies’ glow comes from a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up and signal to other fireflies....

If you don’t already have a mailbox post in place, you’ll want to make sure that your hole is dug no more than two feet deep. A curbside mailbox must be 6 to 8 inches from the curb, with the door panel 41 to 45 inches from the ground. When painting your address numbers on your mailbox, make sure they are at least 1 inch tall on the front side (or flag side) of the box....

Before You Start: Tips for Planning Timber Steps Decide how many steps you will need, how deep each horizontal tread will be, and how high to make each vertical riser. Here’s a useful rule: The tread dimension plus the riser dimension should equal about 17 inches. Try to make your riser dimension no more than 7 inches and no less than 4 inches. No matter how you juggle the figures, just be sure all treads and risers will be exactly the same depth and height: Changes break a person’s stride and cause stumbles....

The most necessary step to keep your vacuum performing at peak performance is to regularly empty its contents. Bagged vacuums utilize bags to capture particles and need to be replaced when they are full. An indicator light will come on to tell you it’s time to replace the vacuum bag, as the time will vary depending on how often you vacuum and your bagged vacuum model. Bagless vacuums, or canister vacuums, also need to be emptied regularly....

Why Are Plant-Based Diets More Economical? Meat accounts for one-third of food expenses, according to Oxford University research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study used food prices from the World Bank’s International Comparison Program to analyze seven sustainable diets. The researchers then compared those diets with the current standard diet in 150 countries. The findings show that vegan diets are up to one-third more affordable than the standard diet in high-income countries....

Margao has a knack for executing luxe style on a budget and she’s an expert in sourcing unique, one-of-a-kind furniture and housewares. But finding the perfect timeless vintage home decor can be tough. It is an art, not a science, to elevate your space by adding a hint of history. Margao admits that finding the perfect painting or furniture made with precious materials is hard, but not impossible. In advance of the summer release of her book, How to Source Like a Pro, Margao shares her tips and tricks for buying vintage furniture and accessories for your home....

Tidy Blanket Folding Method For an orderly look, fold your throw blanket in thirds lengthwise. Next, fold the length of in half. You should now have a tidy rectangle. Lay your folded throw blanket over one corner of a sofa or chair, smoothing it out if needed. You might place a throw pillow or two in front. Flip-and-Flop Folding Method For a look that feels more casual, start by folding your throw in half vertically, matching up the corners....

Ants are also a common household pest that are drawn to food. While each is typically half the size of a paper clip, a large infestation of ants, called an army or colony, can be an unsightly nuisance. Worse, a study showed that Monomorium ants can carry pathogenic bacteria harmful to people, and another study indicates that the pharaoh ant is related to asthma and respiratory allergies. That’s even more reason to get rid of ants around your home....

Tips for Hanging Art Before you start hanging artwork, you should know the weight of each item first to help you decide on the best strategy. Check the packaging on the nails, hanging hooks, or wall anchors you intend to use to ensure the hardware will be able to safely support the frame. Gather Supplies for Hanging Art Although the exact hanging technique to use will depend on the weight of your piece, here are some supplies you may need:...

Why Meringue Pies Weep As it turns out, undercooking and overcooking can both cause weeping meringue and unwanted moisture on top of your pie (aka beading). Overcooking meringue causes those little sugary drops of moisture on top of baked meringues. It is difficult to prevent this, as most recipes now bake longer at lower temperatures to cook the egg whites enough to eliminate any risk of salmonella. Our Test Kitchen recommends following the recipe, beating, and baking as written....