Backyard Livestock 101 A Guide To The Most Common Animals For Urban Farming

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January 27, 2023 · 6 min · 1190 words · Brent Morrison

Choosing A Kitchen Island 13 Things You Need To Know

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January 27, 2023 · 7 min · 1379 words · Holly Larson

Easy Adaptable Recipes To Make All Summer

` 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 There’s nothing like making homemade meals with the delicious bounty of summer....

January 27, 2023 · 5 min · 861 words · Benny Moulder

Gold Rimmed Glasses

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January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 598 words · Vera Westgate

How To Bring Your Dining Room Outdoors

` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together It’s outdoor dining season, and if you’re planning on having guests over, there are some key things to keep in mind to help your gathering run smoothly and ensure everyone has a great time—you, the host, included....

January 27, 2023 · 6 min · 1223 words · Donald Schneider

How To Correct A Wobbly Ceiling Fan

Even a properly installed ceiling fan can begin to wobble over time without regular maintenance or cleaning. Luckily, these off-kilter appliances can be fixed quickly—tightening loose screws or clearing off dust typically does the trick. Ahead, Eamon Lynch, the director of warranty service at Power Home Remodeling, explains exactly what you need to know if these solutions don’t cut it. ceiling fan white ceiling Credit: ucpage / Getty Images Kill the power....

January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 572 words · Gabriel Eash

How To Fix A Dish That Is Too Salty

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January 27, 2023 · 5 min · 865 words · Joseph Wick

How To Make Oven Baked Wings For Super Bowl

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January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 611 words · Nancy Bissett

How To Make Your Bridal Party More Eco Friendly

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January 27, 2023 · 4 min · 717 words · Sherry Williams

How To Maximize Your Retirement Accounts

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement While you are saving for retirement, you want to maximize each of your accounts. It’s easy to forget about them when amounts are withdrawn from your paycheck automatically before you ever see that money, but it’s important to pay close attention to your your 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts; in order to make the most of them, you need to understand their status....

January 27, 2023 · 4 min · 714 words · John Williams

How To Style A Corner Cabinet Or Shelf

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January 27, 2023 · 4 min · 740 words · Joseph Hatchett

Netflix S 2022 Holiday Movie Schedule

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January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 560 words · Neil Peak

Our Foolproof Method For Baked Potatoes It S Martha S Favorite

A humble spud transforms into a tender, fluffy cloud encased in a crisp jacket when you prepare it right. Enlist our easy technique, then raise the bar with our delicious variations. Martha’s Favorite Baked Potato This classic rendition is a regular on her lunch rotation. Russets are the best spud for the job; because of their high starch content, they yield a softer, airier center than waxier varieties do. Our recipe works for any number of potatoes, but don’t plan on leftovers-they’ll dry out when reheated....

January 27, 2023 · 7 min · 1387 words · Annette Polk

Our Guide To Rye Whiskey For Sipping Or Mixing

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January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 508 words · Merlin Lavalle

Outdoor Floor Cleaning Products And The Best Ways To Use Them

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January 27, 2023 · 7 min · 1441 words · Daniel Kaauamo

The Ttouch Method For Pets What Is It And Why You Should Be Using It

It’s important to you that your pets lead healthier, happier lives. Whether you want veterinary advice, behavioral insight, or the best-in-market pet essentials that make every day more joyful, for both you and your cat or dog, the Well-Balanced Pet offers practical tips you can use. Even if you’ve never heard of Tellington TTouch, created by internationally recognized animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D. (H), others have: trainers, breeders, veterinarians, zoo personnel, animal shelter workers, and animal owners worldwide currently use this gentle yet effective method of hands-on therapeutic bodywork....

January 27, 2023 · 6 min · 1106 words · Marguerite Bunting

Thinking About Getting A Wedding Ring Tattoo Here S What You Need To Know

lara-chad-wedding-tattoo-505-s112306-1115.jpg Credit: NBarrett Photography If you’re looking for an unconventional alternative to traditional wedding rings, then you may want to consider a wedding ring tattoo. What’s a wedding ring tattoo? Simply put, it’s a symbolic marking on the fourth finger of your left hand, where a band is traditionally worn. How you mark it is up to you-some people choose to get inked with their partner’s initials while others have their wedding date or a meaningful icon tattooed in place of a band....

January 27, 2023 · 7 min · 1456 words · Richard Cunningham

What Is Keratosis Pilaris And How Can You Treat It

If you’ve had red bumps on the backs of your arms, thighs, hips, cheeks, and even glutes for as long as you can remember, you likely have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. And while it sounds serious, it’s completely harmless and painless—albeit stubborn and annoying. It’s also fairly common and, luckily, easy to treat when you use the right products and develop a consistent routine. To learn more about keratosis pilaris, which has colloquially been dubbed “chicken skin,” read on for some expert insight and treatment advice....

January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 628 words · William Petterson

What Is Slow Living And Why Is Everyone Suddenly Using This Term

As technology has accelerated, so has the speed of life. Conversations, information, and news travels faster than ever before. People are expected to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Hustle culture” has people working to the point of burnout. But the faster things become, the more we want to slow them down—and that’s where slow living comes in. “I think of slow [living] as more of a mindset than anything else,” says Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slowness: How A Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed ($24, amazon....

January 27, 2023 · 4 min · 719 words · Linda Gross

What To Do If Your Plant Grows Mold

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January 27, 2023 · 3 min · 635 words · Robert Kelly