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Alternately, a catch—which secures the window when closed—can also fail. You may be able to bend a small part to make it work, but often the best solution is to replace the catch. Finding replacement parts can be difficult, so if you can find the make and model of the unit, you may be able to contact the manufacturer or an online parts supply source to obtain what you need....

1 tablespoon shredded lime peel 1 cup lime juice 3 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt

2 ⅔ cup warm water (105°F) 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 7 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt 6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Mini Pizza “Tacos” 1 15 ounce carton whole-milk ricotta cheese 3 pound zucchini Ranchero Sauce (see recipe) 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 cup shaved red onion 30 squash blossoms (optional) 1 bunch fresh chives, cut in 2-inch lengths Crushed red pepper...

Donuts (also spelled doughnuts) are deep-fried pastries made from dough. Donut-like fried pastries appear in many forms the world over, both savory and sweet. However, in the United States, donuts are most often sweet treats commonly enjoyed at breakfast. Although donuts are sometimes filled with jelly, jam, or pastry cream, the most common American donut type is circular with a hole in the center. How the donut hole ended up in the center of the donut is unclear, but one believable story is that in the mid-18th century, a Maine baker’s apprentice was frustrated by a succession of fried pastries that turned out with underdone centers....

Step 1: Choose an Ice Cream Recipe The most important part of any ice cream sandwich is the filling, of course! If you want to make a classic cookie sandwich, stick with vanilla ice cream, but you can use any flavor you like. Craving creamy chocolate ice cream? Use it instead! Want cookies and cream ice cream for a triple dose of cookies? Go for it. The possibilities are truly endless, but when in doubt, choose your favorite ice cream flavor and pick a cookie to complement....

How to Paint an Outdoor Rug Follow these instructions to create a chevron pattern, or use our how-to as inspiration for your own design. This easily customizable project allows you to quickly transform an outdoor sisal rug with paint. What You Need Outdoor sisal rug Drop cloth 2-inch-wide painters tape Tape measure Scissors Ruler Chalk-finish paint (we used ½ quart of Annie Sloan’s Pure chalk paint) Cloth Large round paintbrush...

Colorful Combinations The old-fashioned bleeding heart, D. spectabilis, is truly an easy-to-grow perennial. These plants are quick to pop up alongside spring bulbs and swiftly grow to full size. D. spectabilis leaves are generally a pleasant blue-green or gold, and its heart-shaped blossoms can come in a range of colors, including pink, red, white-reds, and white. Dicentra Care Must-Knows Bleeding heart is an ephemeral plant, which means that once summer comes along, it will go dormant....

“These are likely NOT the conditions that most home gardeners would have,” says Hilary Sandler, Director of University of Massachusetts Cranberry Station. However, with a bit of preparation and some elbow grease, you can create a bed for growing these tasty, healthful berries right in your own backyard. A Bit About Cranberries The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is native to temperate regions of northeastern and central United States and southern Canada (USDA Hardiness Zones 2-6)....

While very similar in appearance, the hardy and the annual gazania have a few differences. Most common gazanias are annual varieties and tend to boast bigger blooms, brighter colors, and slightly larger foliage with silvery-white undersides. They also bloom more often and for a longer time. Perennial varieties, on the other hand, are simpler in color—blooms, which only show in the summer, are typically a solid color with minimal markings....

It may seem a bit overwhelming to attempt to cook lamb for the first time. But we promise leg of lamb is an easy cut of meat that allows for even roasting and tons of flavor. Our Test Kitchen is here to teach you how to cook leg of lamb to juicy perfection. We also include the proper temperature to cook a leg of lamb and what temperature to follow for your preferred preparation (medium or medium-rare)....

How to Get Stains Out of Carpet You worked so hard to remind people to remove their shoes and avoided bringing food into your carpeted rooms. And then it happened: the coffee spill or the flying gravy boat at Thanksgiving. Before reaching for the nearest bottle of cleaning solution, keep in mind that the best carpet cleaning solution is often water. Blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean, slightly damp white cloth....

Getting Started Make sure the curtains are wider and longer than what you want your finished curtains to be. There needs to be room for seam allowances on the sides and enough fabric to fold the top down to create a casing and hem the bottom. Your curtain fabric needs to be wider (ideally 4 inches, but you can make do with a little less) than your blackout lining. If your blackout lining is too wide, just cut it down....

Disease science 101 Bacteria are single-celled organisms that live on various kinds of organic matter. Unable to survive in the open, bacteria live inside plants and are transferred plant to plant by insects, water, and hands. Fungi are minute organisms that live on plants and cause visible symptoms. They spread most often via water, wind, and insects. Viruses are the smallest of disease vectors and the most difficult to control. Insects typically spread diseases, but some diseases are spread by seeds and tools....

1. Mural Wallpaper There’s been a resurgence of wallpaper thanks to fresh new colors, patterns, and easy-install qualities. Thanks to those same concepts, wall murals are an interior forecast trend for 2019. “We have seen our wall art category grow year over year and believe it will only continue to go up given its increasing popularity in the home décor space,” says Andrea Stanford, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Society 6....

Test Kitchen Tip: Let the first side get a good sear before trying to turn the kabobs. They’ll release easily when ready. Test Kitchen Tip: Use a melon baller or tiny cookie scoop to make strawberry and chocolate ice cream polka dots.

Tip: Opt for wire shelves no deeper than 12 inches so items don’t get lost in the back; customize lengths and heights for your needs. A foundation like this lays smart groundwork for storage add-ons. (Take a peek on the next slides.) Get storage solutions for every room in your home. Discover 18 ideas for storing food. Storage Tip: Stack items that are used most often at eye-level for easy access....