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Popping your pots, pans, plates, and other used tableware items into the dishwasher is a major time saver; the appliance does all the heavy lifting, from rinsing and cleaning to sanitizing and drying. But this isn’t the only way to ensure your dishes are disinfected before they return back to your cupboards. It certainly is possible to get these essentials clean by hand—and to make sure they are safe to cook with and eat on the next time around....

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watch the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Credit: GETTY IMAGES ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

Smoke Bush plant Credit: Getty / Margherita Wohletz Smoke Bush plant Credit: Getty / Margherita Wohletz Smoke Bush plant Credit: Getty / Margherita Wohletz Smoke Bush plant Credit: Getty / Margherita Wohletz Winners for their vivid foliage, autumnal purple hue, and clusters of flowers that resemble plumes of smoke, smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria) is a favorite bloom, both in the garden and in our vases. But smoke bush isn’t actually a flower at all....

woman looking in mirror Credit: Getty / Johner Images woman looking in mirror Credit: Getty / Johner Images woman looking in mirror Credit: Getty / Johner Images woman looking in mirror Credit: Getty / Johner Images Baby oil: Two words, one super literal use. And yet the product, which was originally designed solely to keep baby’s skin soft and supple, has been used as everything from shaving “cream” to makeup remover—in fact, it’s Martha’s favorite way to take makeup off at the end of the day....

soft bobble crocheted baby blanket with wooden toys soft bobble crocheted baby blanket with wooden toys soft bobble crocheted baby blanket with wooden toys soft bobble crocheted baby blanket with wooden toys Crocheting is trending in the crafts world right now, and it’s no surprise. Both nostalgic and entertaining, this technique provides a crafty yet relaxing way to design your own unique clothing and décor items—especially when you’re hunkered down at home....

britt courtney wedding minnesota purple fall bouquet Credit: Teneil Kable Carrying a bouquet of your favorite flowers is considered a must on your wedding day. Though you may decide to pick the blooms that make up your arrangement because you love the colors or their signature fragrance, there are a few other things to consider. Most importantly, you’ll want to think about how your flower’s scent will pair with your wedding fragrance....

mwd105451_spr10_thankyou.jpg Bring back the romance and joy of the day you said “I do” with these charming, personalized thank-you cards you can print from your computer. bd0607_summer1.jpg How to Make It Download our template, and print onto slightly heavy 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper (look for a paper that coordinates with a 5 Baronial [4 1/8-by-5 1/2-inch] envelope). We have three designs; use any or all of them. Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Use photo-editing software to crop and resize your photograph into a 2 1/4-by-3 1/4-inch image, and print out....

brownies-fudgey-cakey-159-d112142.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat – in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you’re going fudgy or cakey. See the recipes below to get an idea of the ratios needed to achieve your ideal brownie....

woman covering ears with pillow in bed Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman covering ears with pillow in bed Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman covering ears with pillow in bed Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman covering ears with pillow in bed Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images Do you snore or sleep in the same house as someone who snores? If so, there’s a strong possibility you live in the Northeast....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer While Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have likely been celebrating their engagement ever since announcing it on Instagram in December 2020, they have been busy, too: Wedding bells are apparently already ringing for the pair....

secret-source-paper-birds-157-d111826.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Design of your choice from biodiversitylibrary.comPaperSmall plateGlue HOW-TO Download, print, and cut out the designs of your choice.Brush the glue onto the surface of the dish, place the paper on top. Brush on another layer of glue and let dry. THE DETAILS Bird and egg designs, free, biodiversitylibrary.com; “Frank” salad plate, $3, cb2.com; “strip” platter, $38, mudaustralia.com. ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

Dave Matthews acoustic performance Credit: Dave Matthews Band via Instagram Talk about an unforgettable wedding reception! One lucky couple tied the knot on Long Island last weekend and their wedding featured one truly incredible detail: A surprise performance from Dave Matthews, who showed up just in time to sing a few tunes for the newlyweds. Matthews arrived to perform several early Dave Matthews Band hits for the happy pair, according to Billboard....

woman examining skin on face for acne Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman examining skin on face for acne Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman examining skin on face for acne Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman examining skin on face for acne Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Why Dry Skin Causes Acne What Acne-Prone Dry Skin Looks Like How to Treat Both When to Call Your Dermatologist We often associate oily skin with acne, and there’s certainly a known correlation between the two....

Whether you’re an avid painter or a DIY home improvement guru, knowing how long it takes for paint to dry is pivotal for a favorable final result. Sometimes paint will appear dry before it actually is. Why? This often happens because the final coat applied to your wall has dried, but the coats underneath have not. Assuming that your paint has dried before all of the layers actually have can lead to some cosmetic issues....

On This Page Why It's Important to Clean Under Kitchen Appliances How to Clean Without Moving Them How to Clean by Moving Them Out of all the rooms in your home, the kitchen sees the most action. It’s where you prepare dishes ahead of get-togethers and turn cherished recipes into meals the whole family loves. With all of the cooking, baking, and entertaining that goes on in this space, it’s bound to get a little messy over time—even in places you’d least expect....

` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées There are plenty of reasons to throw a gender-neutral baby shower. Perhaps the parents-to-be are waiting to learn the sex of their child, or maybe the pink-and-blue color palette that frequently dominates this event feels too saccharine....

brick cold frames in garden Credit: Getty Images brick cold frames in garden Credit: Getty Images brick cold frames in garden Credit: Getty Images brick cold frames in garden Credit: Getty Images On This Page What Is a Cold Frame? Are Cold Frames Worth the Investment? Cold Frame Height Requirements What to Plant in a Cold Frame Gardening, our favorite horticultural pastime, comes with downright beautiful results—but the margin for error can feel razor thin at times....

wide view of vermont house in fall Credit: Claire Takacs wide view of vermont house in fall Credit: Claire Takacs wide view of vermont house in fall Credit: Claire Takacs wide view of vermont house in fall Credit: Claire Takacs There’s no better time than the fall to work on your garden. “The soil is easier to dig because it’s warmer and not constantly being flooded with spring rains,” explains Melissa Reavis, residential studio director at Hollander Design Landscape Architects....

variety of sausages on white platter Credit: Christopher Baker ` 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...

blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping Credit: Amy Bartlam blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping Credit: Amy Bartlam blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping Credit: Amy Bartlam blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping Credit: Amy Bartlam First impressions matter—something that is particularly true of the front of your home. Since everyone from your guests and neighbors to the mailman regularly see and interact with this area, boosting its curb appeal makes sense....