You can also play with hardwood floor patterns, like herringbone. “It can give a modern touch to your kitchen while changing its whole appearance,” says Jordan Scarpino of West Coast Real Estate Hub. If you don’t want to spring for solid wood, consider engineered woods. Just remember to look for flooring with a waterproof finish.
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Crazy Cake There are only three basic steps to master a rich and chocolaty (and completely eggless!) Crazy Cake from our sister site, Allrecipes. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt). Since you mix this super moist egg-free and dairy-free dessert in the same pan it bakes in you’ll have fewer dishes to wash later. (Get the full recipe and instructions here.) Simple enough, right? All that’s left is to decide what type of frosting should go on top....
A multicolored mirror hangs above a cerused black console table from R.E. Steel Antiques in the foyer by Greg McKenzie. A rope mirror and a metal cubby system are both from Garnet Hill.
Beatty’s Chocolate Cake Dark and decadent, Beatty’s Chocolate Cake is an all-time favorite of Ina Garten. The recipe, which was featured in her much-loved Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook, originally comes from a friend’s grandmother, Beatty. Her next cookbook out in October 2022, Go-To Dinners, will feature a new collection of simple meals you can prep, make, and freeze ahead, or assemble at the last minute. The secret to Ina’s decadent yet delicate cake is a cup of brewed coffee whisked into the batter....
Not That: Limit your Storage Don’t choose a coffee table with limited storage. Living rooms tend to collect extra stuff—the last thing you need is nowhere to store it. Do This: Optimize Shelving Do employ decorative bins and baskets to group toys and games. Opt for containers without lids for items that are used often, and stick with a simple color scheme when choosing family room storage containers. It will create a sophisticated and cohesive look for your living space....
1. Size Matters Choosing a new container begins with identifying the size of pot you need. Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by one to two inches in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 10 inches in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by two or three inches in diameter. For example, a brand new ZZ plant in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot is ready to transition to a container that is 5 inches or so in diameter....
1. Ponytail Palm Long, grasslike leaves atop a bare stem give ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) a palm tree-like appearance, although it’s actually a type of succulent. It stores water in its thick trunk, which enables it to go long periods without moisture. However, ponytail palm will do best if you water it whenever the soil feels dry and place it in bright light. 2. Sago Palm Feathery, dark green leaves on top of a short stem give sago palm (Cycas revolata) a bold texture....
Types of Kitchen Floor Plans Kitchen layouts come in many shapes and orientations, but the configurations of cabinetry, appliances, and seating often fall into a few specific categories. Check out our guide below to learn about some of the most popular types of kitchen floor plans. 1. L-Shape Kitchen Floor Plan An L shape is one of the most common layouts for kitchens. It requires less space and offers more flexibility in the placement of workstations....
How Wet Is Your Soil? The first step in working with soggy soil is to get to know it better. Determine which areas of your yard get frustratingly wet and how long they stay that way. Consider the moisture level of the soil throughout the seasons, also how quickly water dissipates after a big rain, and how often the area has standing water. Here’s a simple test that’s used in the landscape trade to gauge the drainage of a particular soil....
We love a festive holiday cheese board, and with so many tasty green veggies a St. Paddy’s Day board is a no-brainer. Plus, the foodie community is already on board with the trend too: There are currently 200 posts tagged #stpatricksdaycharcuterie on Instagram, and they’re all mouth-wateringly beautiful. To make your own, grab a cheese board, fill it with all your favorite snacks, and make your own green beer or family-friendly green drinks to go with the snack spread....
1. Consider how often you’ll use a tool. For seasonal maintenance jobs that you tackle once or twice a year—or every couple of years, such as aerating your lawn—renting is a good option, especially if you don’t want to deal with storing or maintaining a tool. “For gas-powered equipment that you only use once or twice a year, the gas can go bad while it’s just sitting there,” says Tim Allen, chair of the General Tool Shared Interest Group for the American Rental Association (ARA) and owner of Allen Rental in Roseburg, Oregon....
Lotion Bars Dry winter air is harsh on the skin. Using cute little molds (in the shape of owls here), Your Beauty Blog’s Cari made a batch of homemade lotion bars in an Instant Pot. So instead of toting around a tube of lotion, you just have to rub a lotion bar to get your hands feeling silky smooth. The recipe utilizes natural ingredients like coconut oil—its high heat tolerance helps keep the lotion solid—avocado oil, and chamomile tea....
We’re diving into why vitamin D deficiency is so common and how it impacts the body. We’ll tell you how to get vitamin D (including what vitamin D foods are rich in this nutrient), so you can avoid low vitamin D levels. What Does Vitamin D Do? Vitamin D may help the body reduce the risk of chronic inflammation. It also helps regulate cell growth which promotes brain development and health....
1. Invest in a Key Lockbox If you’re renovating your home before moving into it and live far away, consider investing in a key lockbox. You’ll need to hire a contractor if there are significant projects on your checklist that you can’t do yourself. Remember that contractors start early, so unless you want to drive in morning rush-hour traffic to let workers inside, plan to attach a lockbox or install smart door hardware that allows you to provide entry to guests with a code....
1. Refresh Your Living Room with Vintage Finds Tuck vintage items among modern living room furniture for a unique, layered look. For furnishings you’ll use most often, such as a sofa or accent chairs, it’s typically best to invest in new items to ensure they’ll hold up well with regular use. Then opt for antiques and thrift store finds for accent pieces, such as a small side table or coffee table....
Rice Substitutes Though the flavors and textures of some of these rice alternatives might differ from white rice, they can be cooked and used interchangeably with any of your favorite rice dishes as a one-to-one substitute. 1. Brown Rice Perhaps the easiest swap among this list, brown rice makes an excellent white rice alternative. Unlike white rice, which is processed to remove the grain’s outer layers, brown rice is a whole grain with all the nutritious parts intact (minus the inedible hull)....
