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However, cleaning gutters can be a dangerous task. In fact, thousands of people are injured annually from ladder falls. Therefore, many homeowners are opting to clean their gutters from the safety of the ground. Methods for Cleaning Gutters from the Ground While DIYers have come up with many creative ways to clean gutters from the ground, there are a few popular methods that can be performed using store-bought attachments for tools you likely already own....

12 unwrapped vanilla caramels 1 3 ounce package cream cheese 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 egg yolk

To tote to a potluck: Cover vegetables on serving platter tightly with plastic wrap.

Hamilton’s top tip to make her house feel like home? Plants. “Nothing brightens up a space or gives the illusion that someone cares about a space more than having a plant that’s alive,” she says. Her love for plants is obvious, as there were plenty behind her during our video call and her Instagram feed frequently features plants (including her monstera tattoo). For Hamilton, it may be plants, but her best advice to make a space your own is to start with the things most personal to you: “Any family photography, any souvenirs from favorite travel destinations, any family heirlooms that have been passed down—making sure those things are incorporated and on display where you can see them frequently,” Hamilton says, is how to truly make a space your own....

1 12 ounce package white chocolate baking pieces or candy melts ⅓ cup light-color corn syrup Food coloring Powdered sugar Almost-Homemade Vanilla Buttercream 1 ½ cup unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 16 ounce jar marshmallow creme* ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ** Use any leftover batter to make cupcakes. *** For extra stability, remove the ball cake from the cardboard piece and place on top of stacked layers....

We’re sharing a glimpse of each makeover from the ORC’s 20 featured designers. Dive into some of the details below, check out each participant’s website for the full tour, then make sure to see all the amazing guest participant transformations on Instagram via #oneroomchallenge and #bhgorc. And stay tuned for information on upcoming One Room Challenges. At Home With Ashley Inspired by the cozy feel of an English cottage, Ashley Wilson, who runs the blog At Home With Ashley, revamped her eat-in kitchen using wallpaper, salvaged elements, and layers of color....

¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries 1 cup butter, softened 2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cherry liqueur or cherry juice ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Out the Door Pour smoothies into insulated travel mugs or bottles.

6 ounce chopped (70 percent cocoa) dark chocolate ⅓ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam (optional) 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur (optional)

The trend started on social media, with users on Instagram and Tik Tok showing off their bowls of bite-sized goodness. Not only does chocolate chip cookies cereal look delicious, but it’s super easy to make. First, you’ll need a batch of cookie dough. You can use a chocolate chip, classic sugar, or any other recipe you prefer. To get perfectly teeny tiny cookies, measure out one teaspoon of dough, notes Wendy Kou, author of Colossal Cookies, ($22, Barnes and Noble)....

Get the recipe from The Kitchn Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake We can’t count the amount of times we’ve said, “Just a sliver!” when slicing a cheesecake. These bite-sized treats are perfect for health-conscience eaters who have a sweet tooth. With just the right amount of chocolate and cheesecake, you won’t have to go back for seconds… but we won’t tell if you do! Get the recipe from DAMY Health Chocolate Milk Ice Cubes Even adults can’t escape the craving for chocolate milk, but the amount of sugar in a glass is admittedly excessive....

1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup butter Chocolate-Peanut Topper ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Founded by interior designer Nicole Gibbons, Clare helps simplify the decision-making process by offering high-quality paints in expertly curated shades. With just 60 colors in the collection (all vetted by Gibbons herself), you don’t have to sort through thousands of swatches to find the perfect match. The easy-to-shop online platform lets you purchase paint by the gallon as well as all the necessary supplies for a flawless finish, which are then delivered straight to your door (no trips to the hardware store needed)....

Now is a good time to evaluate the content of your closet. One of the best ways to organize clothes in a closet is to keep clutter at bay by regularly going through items you can no longer use and donating them to charity. A tiered shelf stores shoes at the bottom of the cabinet, while sweaters and seasonal accessories are placed in baskets on the top shelf. To make it easier for kids to stick with your organization system, try this DIY closet organizer idea: Apply adhesive picture labels to the outside of the fabric bins....