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....
When choosing a light fixture for your dining room, consider the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, the architectural style and features of the space, and the colors and furniture already in the room. Whether your dining room is formal and houses your grandmother’s antique china set or features an eclectic mix of design styles, colors, and textures, beautiful and efficient lighting is essential. From pendant lights and crystal chandeliers to candelabras and even a wagon wheel light, keep reading to gain inspiration from our favorite dining room lighting ideas....
1. Strong, Bright Light is Essential A set of grow lights takes the place of the sun when growing indoor tomatoes. The sunlight available indoors, especially in winter, is rarely strong enough to provide the fuel a tomato plant needs to grow and produce fruit. Even the sunlight streaming in a south-facing window falls short of what a tomato plant needs to thrive. A simple set of grow lights or shop lights, available at garden and home centers, suspended a few inches above the top of the plants will encourage strong growth....
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Best for: Gardeners who are true nature lovers. Ponds become their own ecosystems bursting with life. Best for: Gardeners looking for a water feature that adds an artistic, sculptural element to their landscape. Best for: Those who want to enjoy both the tranquil sight and sound of running water. A small waterfall can be surrounded by plants (especially those that grow in constantly wet soil) but need not include water plants....
Pick up an inexpensive Father’s Day gift to go with these activities (and don’t forget the homemade Father’s Day card!) and plan to spend the day celebrating dad. Enjoy the Outdoors Together Find a hiking trail, go for a family bike ride, or head to a local park to enjoy the outdoors. As long as you’re outside and spending time with Dad, he’ll be sure to have a great Father’s Day....
This season, learn how holiday traditions are celebrated around the globe, including the things all of us have in common—like gathering with friends and family for a meaningful meal or decorating our homes with twinkling lights. It’s also an opportunity to appreciate the differences between our holidays across a variety of cultures and continents. As you make plans to gather with your own family, take some time to learn about the traditions of others, and pull inspiration from customs you might not have known about before....
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