Next time your budding artist uses your clean walls as a canvas, don’t freak out. Instead, turn to these expert crayon remover tips. Our proven ways to clean crayon off a wall—including heat treatments and household cleaner applications—will help get your home back to normal in no time. How to Remove Crayon from Walls Method 1: T-Shirt and Iron The best way to clean crayon off walls is to fold an old T-shirt into a pad several layers thick and place it over the mark....

“It’s important to clean your brushes because you don’t want the shedded hair to get in the way of allowing the brush to perform at its highest level and serve its purpose,” says Shelly Aguirre, a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. Take a few minutes to clean your hairbrushes and reap the beauty benefits with this simple method. How to Clean Hair Out of a Hairbrush Cleaning lint and strands of hair out of a hairbrush is simple....

The term “organic modern” has seen a huge uptick in searches on Pinterest every year, and the aesthetic is poised to become even more popular. It hinges on the juxtaposition between rustic elements and contemporary touches, creating a refined blend of textures and a layered, unfussy look. Organic modernism works well in communal living spaces as well as private areas, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and it’s perfect for anyone who loves both the clean look of midcentury modern or contemporary designs and the warmth of farmhouse-style interiors....

Thanks to its versatility, you can eat this cruciferous vegetable as a healthy alternative to rice, pizza crust, and even as hummus. Here are our tips on how to cut your next head of cauliflower with ease. To start, make sure you’ve correctly washed your cauliflower and torn off the outer leaves with your hands. Next, you’ll need a large cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel)....

The quickest way to extend power outdoors is to install a receptacle back-to-back with one inside the house. You also can drill through the wall from a basement or crawlspace and attach a receptacle on the side of a house using an extension ring. You’ll want to position an outdoor receptacle at least 16 inches above the ground. An in-use cover increases protection from the weather. A simple wooden box built around it shields it from bumps by the lawn mower or kids at play....

How to Freeze Baked Cookies Homemade cookies will keep at room temperature up to three days. If you don’t think you’ll be able to make those sweets disappear in three days or less, it’s easy to freeze them. Most of your favorite cookies and bar cookies will freeze well, just hold off on the the frosting and decorating until you’re ready to serve them. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before placing in freezer-safe bags....

Test Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have a lot of space in your freezer, canning peaches is a great alternative. Selecting the Best Fruit for Freezing Peaches The first step to learning how to freeze peaches is to know how to choose the best fruit. When freezing peaches, always choose fruit at its peak of maturity. When ripe, peaches should be intensely fragrant and yield to light pressure at the stem end....

Here, we’ll present the basic steps involved in the project. For more specific instructions, be sure to read the directions packaged with your fan. Editor’s Tip: To keep your family comfortable and energy costs low, set your fan to spin counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter. We all know how fans cool off rooms in the summer, but the clockwise motion in the winter makes cool air rise and redistributes warm air....

First consider your construction options: The beam can be a single piece of lumber, a built-up piece with or without spacers, or two pieces of lumber fastened to the sides of the posts. Local codes may help you narrow your options. Some localities consider a beam with spacers stronger than a single board, and others don’t. After code compliance your chief concern is how much the beam will show (and therefore how you want it to look) and the amount of space your plan allows for it....

Before installing, learn how to paint your shutters. Hold the shutter up to the window where you marked its desired placement. Mark where the holes are using a pencil. Remove the shutter and drill into the wall using the same drill bit. The holes should be deep enough to accommodate the shutter fasteners, which are typically just under 3 inches long.

Step 1: Prep Cinnamon Roll Dough Cinnamon rolls start with sweet dough made from milk, sugar, butter, and eggs, as well as flour, yeast, and salt. We’ll be using our famous potato cinnamon roll recipe as a guide, but these steps will help in making your favorite recipes as well. Here’s how to get the cinnamon roll dough started: Test Kitchen Tip: Start by adding in the minimum amount of flour in the range....

Eucalyptus gives off a refreshing scent that can both calm you and open your breathing, while adding a natural touch to your bathroom. When combined with the steam and heat from your shower, the essential oils in the leaves release into the air, delivering a refreshing pine-like fragrance and powerful aromatherapy benefits. Research shows that eucalyptus can help boost your immune system, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation, making it a favorite for those suffering from congestion due to colds or allergies....

After the egg shortage of 2021, I found some creative alternatives to dyeing eggs. My family loved making these salt dough Easter eggs so much - it’s become a tradition. They’re made from items you most likely have in the house already, and they were a total homerun with my girls. They spent hours giggling, painting, and showing off their finished designs. Just what we needed to pause and enjoy life....

What You Need: Plain precast concrete garden stoneCeramic tiles or platesThin-set mortarPoly-blend sanded tile grout (optional)3/16-inch-notch tile trowelLarge rubber spatula or rubber tile trowelHammer or tile pincersSafety glassesLarge buckets; spongeHeavy rubber glovesSoft cloth Immerse a concrete stone in water to wet it thoroughly. Prepare thin-set mortar in a bucket according to package directions (consistency should be similar to slightly runny peanut butter). Using a notched trowel, spread a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of mortar onto part of the stone....

How to Measure Skillet Size Occasionally you’ll get lucky and the skillet size will be stamped on the bottom of the pan. Turns out I had a skillet clearly labeled as 10.5-inch in my kitchen (close enough for frittata purposes, I figured) so I didn’t even need to get out a tape measure or ruler. When your pan doesn’t list the size and you need to know how to measure a skillet, here’s what Kristin Billingsley, Senior Director of Product Management at Meyer Corp....

“The first line of treatment for allergies is avoidance,” says Tania Elliott, M.D., a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). Start by seeing an allergist to identify your triggers, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. Then make some simple but powerful changes to allergy-proof every room of your home. 1. Stop outdoor allergens at the door. Pollen particles cling to your shoes as you enter your home....