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Ceramic pots and pans are lightweight, good-looking, and eggs-glide-like-butter nonstick, thanks to a chemical-free coating made from a sand derivative. But without proper maintenance, they can warp or lose their finish. To keep your ceramic pans in tip-top shape, follow this care guide for cooking with and cleaning ceramic cookware from Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of the Caraway brand (pans from $95, carawayhome.com), to keep yours as slippery as new....

The first thing you should do about a wet lawn is rule out a few possible causes. Common reasons for soggy grass and muddy divots include everything from concentrated gutter downspout outflow to a poorly managed irrigation system. Once you’ve figured out why your yard seems to hold water, you can begin to address the issue. Drainage issues can start when your home is built. Typically, a homeowner’s lot receives grading before seeding or sod placement, says George Bernardon, the vice president of Grounds Management for SSC Services for Education....

Hundreds of Black Eyed Susan flowers grow in abundance over a Cape Cod split rail fence. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Hundreds of Black Eyed Susan flowers grow in abundance over a Cape Cod split rail fence. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Hundreds of Black Eyed Susan flowers grow in abundance over a Cape Cod split rail fence. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Hundreds of Black Eyed Susan flowers grow in abundance over a Cape Cod split rail fence....

When you have a vegetable garden, you quite literally reap the fruits of your labor: You are rewarded with fresh produce when it’s time to harvest. And while delicious, organic recipes are the end result, you also get to enjoy a lovely outdoor space during the growing season—that is, until flies and maggots invade. Luckily, with the right precautions, you can keep these critters out of your garden for good. Here, exactly how to do so, according to garden experts....

Is your landscape looking a little tired and weather-worn? Or maybe you’re simply ready for a new look. It’s easy to construe lofty goals until you take a closer look at your garden beds, only to discover the deep root systems of the plants, shrubs, and small trees you’d need to remove to change your outdoor space’s style. Not only can this task feel overwhelming, but not everyone has the skillset or tools to tackle such a big job....

woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images...

Martha Stewart Credit: VH1 We’ve learned many things about Martha’s favorite foods over the years-just recently, our founder revealed a few of her favorite snacks as well as some of her go-to restaurants in New York City, where she works during the week. While we know upscale Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos in Midtown is home to one of her favorite sit-down lunch dishes and that she loves ending a meal with the lemon tart at Cipriani’s, Martha doesn’t always have time to enjoy a long mid-day meal....

Passover Spread Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes...

Close-Up image of vintage Christmas Ornaments Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close-Up image of vintage Christmas Ornaments Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close-Up image of vintage Christmas Ornaments Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close-Up image of vintage Christmas Ornaments Credit: GETTY IMAGES Decorating for the winter holidays comes with a built-in sense of nostalgia, as so many people work to recreate the feeling of their childhood’s most magical moments. But sourcing your decorations from the Black Friday sale at your local big box store doesn’t always give your space a comfortable, homey atmosphere; instead, it leaves you with a collection of nearly-disposable pieces—many of which won’t last more than one season—that look just like everyone else’s....

colonial revival style home Credit: JenniferPhotographyImaging/Getty Images colonial revival style home Credit: JenniferPhotographyImaging/Getty Images colonial revival style home Credit: JenniferPhotographyImaging/Getty Images colonial revival style home Credit: JenniferPhotographyImaging/Getty Images Shrubs can add instant curb appeal to any home. Not only do these hedges bring structured accents to your landscape, but most grow year round, which means they can add seasonal interest to your yard even in the bitter and snowy months of winter....

mh_lsq_spurtle_close_up.jpg A simple, unassuming kitchen tool, the spurtle is one hot ticket. The wooden spoon/spatula may not be part of your usual utensil set, but it’s a favorite of “Mad Hungry” host Lucinda Scala Quinn for its ease of use and versatility. Here, a primer on the spurtle. What is a spurtle? The flat wooden utensil developed in Scotland was originally used to stir porridge and prevent it from becoming lumpy....

movie-wedding-dresses-the-graduate-katharine-ross-0316.jpg Credit: Embassy Pictures/Getty Images You know the line: “If anyone can show just cause why this couple cannot lawfully be joined together in matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.” Only, even if your guests can think of a reason, it’s unlikely that anyone would-or should-say anything. Except, of course, in TV and movies, where a melodramatic and “surprising” objection to the traditional wedding line read by the officiant has become a popular trope....

scones with jam and clotted cream Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images scones with jam and clotted cream Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images scones with jam and clotted cream Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images scones with jam and clotted cream Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images On This Page What Is Clotted Cream? Where to Find It How to Make It How to Use Clotted Cream There are few British traditions more sweetly appealing than afternoon tea served in pretty teacups along with a few delightful bites, such as scones with jam and clotted cream, and tiny tea sandwiches....

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Christmas cookies and milk Credit: Nastasic / Getty Images Christmas cookies and milk Credit: Nastasic / Getty Images Christmas cookies and milk Credit: Nastasic / Getty Images Christmas cookies and milk Credit: Nastasic / Getty Images Does your family bake sugar cookies or shortbread? Do they use a spritz or cookie cutters? Christmas cookies are an essential part of the season, but when and how did this sweet tradition start?...

gibson home Credit: Michael P. H. Clifford gibson home Credit: Michael P. H. Clifford gibson home Credit: Michael P. H. Clifford gibson home Credit: Michael P. H. Clifford When husband-and-wife design team Josh and Naomi Gibson of Gibson House reimagined this century-old Cypress Park home, they had one overarching goal in mind: To keep the property’s original charming cottage-style aesthetic intact. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Washington in Los Angeles, Calif....

When we talk about fitness, the initial assumption is often that the movement is intense—rigorous even. While that can absolutely be the case, especially with certain bootcamp and HIIT-inspired classes, it’s not the only type of exercise that exists. Enter low-impact movements. Much more gentle on the joints, these motions are especially beneficial for those with knee and hip problems, folks who are new to working out, and those recovering from injuries (or living with chronic pain)....

ms_sewing_book_creative_withembroidery.jpg I only recently got into machine embroidery. My introduction to them started when I was sent a Brother sewing machine that had an embroidery attachment and, once I completed my first embroidered project, I fell in love! I will admit that I was a little nervous at first since I had never used this kind of functionality on a sewing machine before, but once I read through the manual and got comfortable with the frame and settings, it was easy....

A burning candle can make a cozy addition to your home; it can bring a touch of romantic lighting and fill your space with your favorite fragrance. And while it’s arguably the simplest piece of décor to add to a room, it does need a little care of its own from time to time—and that starts with trimming the wick, which ensures the cleanest, longest, and most fragrant burn from each of your candles....

It’s time to upgrade your meals with homemade condiments. In addition to tasting better, homemade condiments also don’t contain additives and preservatives found in store-bought versions. It’s also easy to customize the yield of each recipe, so you don’t have half-used bottles of condiments stored in your refrigerator for weeks or months on end—just cut the recipes here in half if you’re serving a small group or make a big batch for a larger gathering (COVID guidelines in place, of course)....