¾ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh or 1/4 tsp. dried dill 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper

This collage of inspiration, which can be digital or physical, provides a way to visualize and experiment with the design direction of your project. “Mood boards are an invaluable tool when it comes to designing a room or even updating it,” says Tricia Guild, founder and creative director of London-based home furnishings company Designers Guild. “It is always useful to have a visual snapshot of how your space will look and flow....

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Tip: Individual tiles are sold in dimensional names that describe their installed size, not the actual size. A 3 X 6-inch tile will actually be 1/8-inch shorter in each direction. A standard grout joint adds the last 1/8 inch. Always check the actual size of the tiles before buying. Tip: Mix grout with a liquid latex additive rather than water for added liquid resistance. Seal the grout one or two weeks after installation to increase protection....

A shopper with two cats and a dog compared the Dirt Devil to their previous Dyson Animal stick vacuum, calling it a “great vacuum for the money,” especially because its multi-floor design allows it to seamlessly transition from carpeted to hardwood to tiled surfaces in their home. “The swivel head gets under furniture and is very easy to maneuver,” they wrote, adding that the vacuum picked up hair and dirt their old vacuum missed, and got tangled with hair less....

Many people think using fabrics outdoors is a no-no, but that’s not the case. Look for inexpensive materials on clearance or remnants, or you can recycle sheets and consider the fabrics semi-disposable. Leave them in the rain and then let the sun dry them again. They’ll last just a year or two, but then you’ll be free to start with a fresh look. The other alternative is to invest in rugged, exterior-quality fabrics found at most fabric shops....

3 cup lime juice 6 cup gin 6 cup Jarritos grapefruit soda Fleur de Sel 6 limes, cut in slices or wedges 1 cup fresh mint leaves Candied Grapefruit Peel Single Serving 1 ounce lime juice 2 ounce gin 6 fresh mint leaves 3 pieces Candied Grapefruit Peel Fleur de sel 2 ounce Jarritos grapefruit soda 1 lime wedge Candied Grapefruit Peel 1 cup grapefruit peel (use a sharp vegetable peeler so they come out pithless and pretty-pieces should be about 1x2 inches) 1 ½ cup sugar 1 bay leaf (fresh if you can find it) 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into julienne

Although quartz is a naturally occurring mineral, this countertop is manufactured. The surface is created using crushed quartz crystals combined with pigments and resin, replicating the look of natural stone with patterns of flecks and swirls. Unlike natural stone slabs, quartz countertops have a non-porous surface that resists scratches and stains. If you’re considering upgrading your kitchen surfaces, check out our guide to quartz kitchen countertops below to learn about the material’s care needs, color options, cost, and more....

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Kentucky Chicken Wings: Prepare chicken as in Step 1. For sauce, in slow cooker combine 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup whiskey, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Add wing pieces, stirring to coat with sauce. Continue as in Step 3.