You’ve invested in beautiful stationery and taken up the lost art of letter writing. After crafting your note, you perfectly calligraph your envelope and reach for a stamp—only to notice that the one you’ve grabbed is lacking in the aesthetics department. That’s not to say that today’s USPS postage offerings are entirely lackluster, but the ones you have on hand (or the ones currently in print) might not speak to your paper notes, message, or style....
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Kitchen close up. Assortments of spices. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Kitchen close up. Assortments of spices. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Kitchen close up. Assortments of spices. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Kitchen close up. Assortments of spices. Credit: GETTY IMAGES When it comes to deep cleaning your kitchen, you likely spend extra time scrubbing your sink, refrigerator, countertops, and other commonly used areas. But a new study published in the Journal of Food Protection found that the highest amount of bacteria lurks in a surprising place: your spice jars....
If you’re a frequent visitor of estate sales, you know they can be hit or miss. But imagine walking through a house and stumbling upon an original painting from the 16th century. That was the recent reality of Siobhan Tyrrell, head valuer at Dawsons Auctioneers’ London office, who found a beautiful painting of the Madonna and child on a valuation in a North London bungalow. When Tyrell saw the painting, which was hanging over a bed in one of the rooms, she estimated it dated back to around the 16th century....
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As a child, you were likely lectured to about the importance of keeping your elbows off the dinner table. Back then, you probably had some questions about the validity of the rule—and today, perhaps, you still don’t know the answers. Like many long-standing etiquette traditions, the “no elbows on the table” rule has its roots in practical origin. “Not everyone is perfectly neat, so by keeping your elbows off the table, you are also making sure you do not put your elbow in a drip of salad dressing or soup or gravy and [damaging] your clothing,” explains Jodi R....
Just like people, dogs thrive in the sun-dappled weather of a perfect spring day, and they are often less enthused about stepping out in a sprinkle. “Keeping yours dry during chilly, rainy weather is one good way to prevent him from having any core temperature concerns,” says Whitney Miller, director of veterinary medicine at Petco. yellow dog raincoat Credit: Courtesy of Maxbone To determine if a mini slicker or boots could come in handy for Fido, first take into account the length of your excursion: “If you just need to take your dog out quickly to do his business, he may be fine without gear,” says Michelle Logan, director of national embed programming at Best Friends Animal Society....
Hydrangeas are shrubs that boast huge, vibrant clusters of small florets that bloom from late spring until fall and are incredibly easy to grow. Their ease makes them a popular choice among those with green thumbs and those who are new to gardening, alike. But despite that ease it’s still possible for home gardeners to make mistakes with hydrangeas. Here are five mistakes you might be making with this flowering shrub—and how to correct them....
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Hardwood staircase Credit: Techa Tungateja / Getty Images Hardwood staircase Credit: Techa Tungateja / Getty Images Hardwood staircase Credit: Techa Tungateja / Getty Images Hardwood staircase Credit: Techa Tungateja / Getty Images Staircases are a highly trafficked area of the home, which means they benefit from routine cleaning. But maintaining them, especially if your house has more than one type of staircase—think concrete slab basement stairs versus the nice hardwood ones leading to your second floor—can be labor intensive....
Avocado tree Credit: Getty Images Avocado tree Credit: Getty Images Avocado tree Credit: Getty Images Avocado tree Credit: Getty Images On This Page How to Grow From Seed How to Plant Care Requirements Avocado Tree Varieties Common Problems Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, “I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?” The answer, believe it or not, is yes....
If you have a hard time staying organized all year long, many people think spring is the perfect time to hit the reset button. But spring cleaning, as exciting as it is, isn’t the be-all, end-all when it comes to getting—and keeping—your home in order. If you can tackle small spaces all year long, you’ll never have to worry about embarking on a major cleanup, which can be overwhelming, all at once....
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terrier dog outside Credit: IzaLysonArts / Getty Images terrier dog outside Credit: IzaLysonArts / Getty Images terrier dog outside Credit: IzaLysonArts / Getty Images terrier dog outside Credit: IzaLysonArts / Getty Images If you have a dog, you likely enjoy spoiling your four-legged friend in a variety of ways—feeding them treats throughout the day, taking them on walks, and giving them a lot of belly rubs. While this type of puppy love spans across all dog breeds, there is one species that is more spoiled than the rest according to new data: American Staffordshire Terriers....
Everyone needs some sort of alone time. Whether it’s to exercise or sit at home and catch up on your favorite shows, carving out time just for you is important. Even people that live with their significant others relish in having the house to themselves, according to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ring. Spouses admit to eating, baking, and watching everything their partner hates when they’re home alone....
mw105137_0110_hairclip2_exp1.jpg The possibilities for these little guys are endless.Turn large tulle and net puffs into garlands by stringing them on monofilament. Use small ones to ornament favor boxes, headbands, and even bobby pins. The techniques are the same no matter what the size. For the airiest look, choose sheer fabrics such as tulle, net, fishnet, lace, and Swiss dot. Tulle or Net Pom-Poms How-To Cut the fabric into strips; using a rotary cutter, an acrylic ruler, and a cutting mat will be the least labor-intensive method....
A senior adult woman wearing a warm red winter jacket coat is using a manual snow shovel to push and clear away the pedestrian walkway footpath in front of her house of deep winter snow Credit: GETTY IMAGES A senior adult woman wearing a warm red winter jacket coat is using a manual snow shovel to push and clear away the pedestrian walkway footpath in front of her house of deep winter snow Credit: GETTY IMAGES A senior adult woman wearing a warm red winter jacket coat is using a manual snow shovel to push and clear away the pedestrian walkway footpath in front of her house of deep winter snow Credit: GETTY IMAGES...
