Buy It: KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor ($85, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Nordic Ware Donut Pan ($13, Target) Buy It: Ball Set of 12 Half Pint Mason Jars ($11, Target) Buy It: Staub Pie Dish ($40, Sur La Table) Buy It: D’arbo Seedless Red Currant Fruit Spread ($7, World Market)
Name: Echinacea Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Coreopsis lanceolata Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide Zones: 4-9 Name: Hosta Growing Conditions: Full shade to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Hosta Collection ($20, Breck’s) Name: Paeonia Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Rudbeckia Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-7 Name: Phlox paniculata Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Name: Liatris spicata Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Helenium autumnale Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Hemerocallis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Wild Horses Reblooming Daylily ($40, Breck’s) Name: Helleborus Growing Conditions: Full shade to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall and wide Zones: 4-9 Name: Iris Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-10 Name: Nepeta Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to medium, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Catmint ($13, Etsy) Name: Sedum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Name: Baptisia Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to medium, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-9 Name: Heuchera Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Name: Gaillardia Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-10 Buy It: Blanket Flower Mix ($2, Etsy) Name: Monarda Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist to wet, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Name: Chrysanthemum Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Name: Achillea Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Summer Pastels Yarrow Mixture ($25, Breck’s) Name: Symphyotrichum Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Name: Salvia Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Azure Snow Salvia ($18, Breck’s) Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage ($17, Breck’s) Name: Eutrochium Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to medium, well-drained soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Joe Pye Weed Seeds ($7, Walmart) Name: Lilium Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Pink Asiatic Lily ($10, Etsy) Name: Alchemilla mollis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall and 30 inches wide Zones: 3-8
First, bake cupcakes and wait to frost. Place florist’s foam in the base of a 6-inch pot. Stick wooden skewers into the foam, then set a small foam ball into the pot, firmly setting it on the skewers. Attach unfrosted cupcakes to the ball using cut wooden skewers. (Use two skewers per cupcake so they don’t twist.) Tuck green tissue paper between the cupcakes. Pipe a frosting swirl on each cupcake, starting in the center and spiraling out....
Editor’s Tip: Make a corner swag by wiring greenery to boards attached to each other at a right angle. Editor’s Tip: Purchase a long evergreen garland to serve as the base, then use florists pins and hot glue to secure the embellishments.
Cauliflower Steaks with Hazelnuts and Browned Butter You won’t need any condiments for these mouthwatering cauliflower steaks. Hazelnuts and browned butter, cooked right alongside the cauliflower in a cast-iron skillet, are the only additions this steak needs. Plus, this veggie steak will cook up even quicker than a meaty version—the entire recipe will only take you 35 minutes! Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Jalapeno Creamed Spinach No cauliflower steak dinner is complete without an equally delicious side....
Paint colors pictured: Orange Pecan 2003-1B, Valspar Tangerine SW 6640, Sherwin-Williams Summer Peach Tree 088, Benjamin Moore Melon Sorbet P190-3, Behr Coral Silk PPG1195-5, PPG Paint colors pictured: Fairhaven Peach 135C, Pratt & Lambert Coral Clay SW 9005, Sherwin-Williams Audubon Russet HC-51, Benjamin Moore Arizona Dust 2003-8A, Valspar Fresh Croissant S250-4, Behr Paint colors pictured: Deco Shell P180-1, Behr Daring SW 6879, Sherwin-Williams Phoenix Sand 017, Benjamin Moore Sierra Pink 136D, Pratt & Lambert Youthful Coral SW 6604, Sherwin-Williams...
Selling unwanted furniture and decor online is an easy way to make some extra cash (and free up space around the house). In fact, according to a new report from the online resale marketplace Mercari, the average household contains more than $4,500 worth of unused goods that could be resold. Follow these tips for selling furniture and decor online, including finding the right resale site for you. 1. Choose the Right Platform Listing items on the right platform is key to successfully selling your stuff online....
Once you master how to reheat corn on the cob, you can feel free to overdo it any time. Simply refrigerate the cooled cooked corn in an airtight container for up to 5 days, then use one of our Test Kitchen’s favorite methods for how to reheat corn on the cob below to bring each piece back to its butter-ready, warm, sweet glory. How to Reheat Corn 6 Ways Each of these options for how to reheat corn on the cob takes less than 10 minutes!...
Before the temperatures outside dip below freezing, it’s important to understand how to prevent frozen pipes and take the necessary steps to winterize your home. Read on to learn a few simple tricks to protect your pipes from freezing and keep the water running in cold weather. We’ll also walk you through what to do if you think your pipes might be frozen and how to thaw them to ward off a bigger home disaster....
Common Types of Christmas Trees Although the region you live in plays a large part in the types of evergreens locally available, the most common ones include firs, pines, and spruces, mainly because they are fairly easy to grow. However, across the United States, you can find more than 35 different species grown for their Christmastime appeal. They all offer sturdy green boughs, a pleasant scent, and the classic shape that everyone looks for in their tree....
What Is Salt-Free Seasoning Blend? A lot of favorite seasoning mixes (i.e. Cajun, herb, taco) contain a lot of sodium. A salt-free seasoning takes your favorite herb and spice mixtures and makes a flavorful blend without adding sodium. So when you’re trying to limit your salt intake, it’s a lot easier to keep track of how much sodium is going into your food when you’ve got salt-free seasonings on hand. Here are some easy additions to consider stocking your spice pantry....
1. Instant Pot Popcorn You won’t find a popcorn button on your Instant Pot, but it can still be done! The Typical Mom has a recipe on her blog for homemade popcorn in under 10 minutes, and it looks even better than movie theater-style. While it’s not faster than popping a bag in the microwave, it does let you control which ingredients you’re using and eliminates the need for an air popper or other fancy popcorn-popping tools....
She would go on, however, to accomplish great things. In 1968, she became the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress and, four years later, the first Black woman to seek the presidency. But in 2004, when asked how she wanted to be preserved for posterity, she would cite neither. Instead, she said she wanted to be remembered as a woman who dared to be herself, as someone who was “a catalyst for change in America....
1. Floating Vanities Although the crisp lines of floating vanities typically lean contemporary, the space-saving storage solution has more customization options than ever before, with sinks, faucets, and hardware to fit any style. Wall-mount bathroom vanities come in an array of configurations, from a complete unit with a countertop, sink, and storage base—like a freestanding vanity without the legs—to partial sets and entirely separate pieces. The latter option lets you find the ideal arrangement—such as the width and length of the countertop, or the type and location of storage—without limiting it to the space available around the plumbing....
Buy It: Certo Premium Liquid Fruit Pectin ($4, Walmart) Buy It: Ball Glass Collection Elite Half-pint Jam Jars with Lids, 4 Count ($5, Walmart) Buy It: Organic Black Chia Seed ($4, Target)
To determine the minimum shower size you’ll need, step inside a few showers at a plumbing showroom or home improvement store. For a to-the-studs bathroom remodel or in new construction, map out a location and size for your shower on the floor and walls using duct tape or a marker. Then stand in the proposed shower space and move around to get a feel for what it would be like to use it....
Often, an area rug is the first purchase I make for a new space, creating the inspiration for my future aesthetic or simply cheering me up as I forge a new home for myself. The right rug can blend with your decor, define it, or contrast in a visually pleasing way, making the choice of color, design, and style all the more important. Now is the perfect time to browse for area rugs on Wayfair—the retailer reduced prices for its Way Day sale, which runs from October 26 and 27....
Discover more cheap backyard ideas. 1. Build Your Own Fire Pit Is there anything cozier than gathering around a crackling fire on a cool night? You can build your own fire pit for swapping stories and s’mores as a weekend project. This version is a wood-burning fire pit made of concrete and bricks, but you can also purchase premade walls to cut down on build time. Select a flat site away from any potential hazards and surround your fire pit with a non-flammable material, such as pavers....
