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Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during the pandemic as people began displaying rainbows in windows to spread joy while self-isolating. Now, crafters across Instagram are combining the #rainbowhunt trend with the stress-relieving benefits of working with hooks and yarn. There are more than 15,600 posts tagged with #crochetrainbow on Instagram, and most of them are from the last few months. Crocheters are making colorful rainbow pillows to gift to friends struggling with social distancing alone and creating colorful rainbow window hangings to display as a message of hope and support for healthcare workers across the world....

Delivering a mattress to your doorstep has never been easier, plus the materials and technology used to grant you a great night’s sleep have improved, too. This means old truths about the life of a mattress might no longer ring true—and just when things were getting easy, too. Experts John Clary Davies, senior director of brand editorial and sustainability for Avocado Green, and Russell Jelinek, senior director of engineering, quality, and compliance at Casper, share everything you need to know about when to replace a mattress, including how to get more mileage out of your current model....

We turned to Bobby Berk, a celebrity interior designer who rose to fame as the design expert on Netflix’s Queer Eye, for help with our holiday decorating. Fans will instantly recognize his modern industrial style and his avid use of blue. See what Bobby has to say about classic red and green color schemes, plus his biggest holiday décor pet peeve. Set a Winter Color Palette Just like your wardrobe changes with the seasons, your home décor should be updated with a winter color palette....

And make it their own they did—despite their lack of DIY experience. “I’ve always been a crafter, and it just kind of grew from scrapbooking to making over small furniture pieces to bigger projects that Travis and I began to tackle,” she says. As the go-to adviser for friends when it came to paint colors and design advice, Anita finally took the leap and made a blog to record her DIY and design advice....

Don’t Overmix Your Batter The culprit behind what makes a cake tough could be overmixing your flour. Flour is the foundation of baked recipes because it provides structure. When combined with liquid and after mixing, flour’s protein (gluten) begins to develop. The elastic substance traps and holds air produced by leavening agents (keep an eye on the expiration dates!), enabling your cake to rise. You know how you have to knead yeast bread to get the best texture?...

Before building a porch swing, ensure the ceiling framing on your porch is strong enough to support a two-person swing. If your joists are adequately supported at both ends for load-bearing applications, you should be fine to attach the swing to a single 2x8 joist, two 2x6 joists, or three 2x4 joists. This swing is designed to attach to the ceiling by a hook. Look for an S-hook suitable for outdoor exposure (look for galvanized or stainless steel) with a working load rating of at least 500 pounds....

For example, a gray paint color that appears neutral on the paint swatch might reveal a green undertone when applied to your walls, or a bold, rich blue could turn out duller than you expected. Depending on the room’s lighting, the color you chose can look significantly different than it did in the store. Natural light is a huge factor, of course, but the type of lightbulbs you choose also influence whether your paint colors appear dimmed-down, intensified, or true to life....

Surprising Hot Spots for Bacteria Office items such as keyboards and desks can be breeding grounds for bacteria, yet these frequently touched surfaces are rarely cleaned, according to a survey by job-search site Joblist. The average respondent reported cleaning their computer mouse and keyboard fewer than two times a month and their desk about three times a month. Nearly a quarter of the 1,000 respondents also admitted to going at least one entire workday without washing their hands in one month....

How to Roast Pork Ribs in the Oven Cooking pork ribs in the oven is an easy way to make them because it’s mostly hands-off. Once the ribs are cut into portions (if desired) and seasoned as you like with a rub, you need to follow just two steps. Here’s how to roast pork ribs (specifically pork loin back ribs) expertly: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rib portions or rack of ribs, bone sides down, in a shallow roasting pan....

Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint, credits some of this renewed craving for color as a reaction to time spent mostly at home during the pandemic. “When we couldn’t seek adventure through travel and socializing outside the home, we looked to bring a little adventure inside,” she says. Woelfel also notes the influence of popular TV series such as Bridgerton, The Crown, and The Queen’s Gambit, which showcased deep, dramatic colors in their costuming and set designs....

How to Identify Aphids Often the first sign of an aphid infestation is not the visible presence of the insects themselves. Instead, you’ll see the symptoms of their feeding—twisted and curled leaves, yellowing foliage, stunted or dead shoots, and sluggish plant growth. Damage is usually most noticeable on shoot tips and new growth, along with unopened flower buds. When you take a closer look at these damaged plant parts, particularly on the undersides of young leaves and developing stems, you’ll likely find lots of aphids crowded together....

To successfully grow cacti in a cold-winter climate, it’s important to understand how they grow. All cacti are succulents—plants that can store water in their roots, stems, and leaves—but not all succulents are cacti. It’s sometimes difficult to tell which succulent is really a cactus, but there’s one identifier you can always look for. All cacti (and only cacti) have spine cushions, called areoles, which appear as small bumps on their flesh....

Growing Mint Outdoors Plant mint in full sun or part shade. It can adapt to just about any type of soil, but develops the best foliage in moist, well-drained soil that has been enriched with compost. Keep the area around your mint free of weeds. Otherwise, it looks untidy, and the weeds may reduce yields and affect flavor. Divide your mint every few years. Frequent cutting keeps mints looking attractive. As with basil and other flowering herbs grown for their leaves, remove the flowers as they appear, and pinch back the stems to encourage shorter, bushier growth....

To truly enjoy it, you want to be confident that the hammock is secure. To establish this peace of mind, invest in reliable hammock hardware, rope, or tree straps for support and follow these steps to hang your hammock properly. Hammock Hanging Options There are many different ways to hang a hammock from trees or posts using hammock hardware, ropes, and tree straps, and you can also use a hammock stand if sturdy supports aren’t already available....

A good night’s sleep is critical for good health, and lighting can play a role in helping you get the best possible rest. The type of lighting, timing, and color of light can all have significant effects on your body’s internal clock. These expert tips from the American Lighting Association will help you outfit your bedroom for a sleep-inducing setup. How Lighting Affects Sleep First, let’s dig into how light—both natural and artificial—can either help regulate or interfere with your sleep schedule....

1. Clean the refrigerator drip pan. The drip pan is a small tray that captures condensation from your fridge so it doesn’t leak into your kitchen. The heat from the refrigerator coils usually causes this moisture to evaporate, but if excess liquid builds up, it can result in a pool of foul-smelling water. The drip pan is underneath the fridge and typically accessed from behind a kick plate in the front or back of the appliance....

How to Make Blueberry Pancakes We’ll reference our blueberry pancakes recipe, but you can easily start with a classic pancake or buttermilk pancake recipe and simply add up to ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Step 1: Prepare Blueberry Pancake Batter In a large bowl ($10, Target) stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, use a fork to combine egg, buttermilk, and oil. Add the egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture....

American Classics: Pound Cake The perfect pound cake takes focus and a watchful eye, which garner a tender, fine-crumbed dessert with a velvety texture. See the following slides for chef Scott Peacock’s classic recipe and step-by-step instructions making the ultimate pound cake. See our Classic Pound Cake recipe Go for Cold Starting with cold butter and cream cheese prevents these important ingredients from becoming too warm during the mixing. “Beat just until the butter begins to soften, appears shiny, and is malleable,” says Scott....