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¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cup all-purpose flour

When used properly, a lazy Susan can be a game-changer in getting and keeping a home organized. Reaching for something on a deep or high shelf suddenly becomes effortless. Plus, a lazy Susan lets you do a quick scan to find what you need or know when it’s time to replenish an item. The key is to use the correct size turntable for the area, as well as ensure that you’re storing the right items....

Chances are you or someone you’re close to has this diagnosis and wants to take steps to lower cholesterol. There are many beneficial medications for this, and the research that’s looked at people taking these medications long-term is good. But even if you are taking statins, adopting healthier diet habits is still worthwhile. Or perhaps your cholesterol levels are within normal guidelines and you want to keep them there. In both scenarios, you can adopt simple ways to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, or shift toward healthier numbers, with what you eat....

The good news is that most U.S. adults want to see that shift happen. Data from the Pew Research Center from 2019 shows that most U.S. adults prioritize developing alternative energy sources for the country such as solar or wind power (77%) rather than increasing U.S. exploration and production of fossil fuels (22%). Although many support a significant transition in how we generate power in the U.S., we still have a long way to go to reach clean energy goals....

Make your own hypertufa trough. The grouping of troughs above contains mostly shade lovers. The center front trough is planted with a miniature fir; to the left is a miniature hosta. Second row, left to right: dwarf meadow rue (Thalictrum kiusianum) mixed with miniature hostas; holly-fern woodsia (Woodsia polystichoides) with Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ and rockfoil (Saxifraga veitchiana); and two troughs with bulbous fern, miniature hostas, and rockfoil. Back row against wall, left to right: miniature forget-me-not and Japanese painted fern; more rockfoil, Saxifraga paniculata’ Silver Velvet’, and self-seeded violets....

Nonstick cooking spray for baking 7 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ¾ cup cake flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 5 egg whites ¾ cup milk 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoon red edible glitter For the Buttercream: 5 egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch salt 1 pound unsalted butter, cut up and slightly softened To assemble: Powdered sugar 6 Meringue Trees (optional) Meringue Trees...

Wood siding is a veneer or protective covering that is attached to the exterior of the house. The wood is held in place primarily by nails, screws, or in some cases, construction adhesives. Water does penetrate wood so it is important that a moisture barrier is installed between the siding and the structure. Wood siding will deteriorate if not properly maintained, particularly at joints, knot holes, or points of damage....

How to Prepare Butternut Squash Before you start cooking, you’ve got to prep your squash. Follow these tips to get butternut squash ready for the oven or microwave. How to Peel Butternut Squash How to Cut Butternut Squash If you’re serving cubed or sliced squash, cutting it up first will make it much easier to work with. To begin cutting your squash, lay it on its side. Using a large, sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel), trim the top and bottom to remove the stem....

Chicken Broth Substitute If you don’t have canned or homemade chicken broth on hand, bouillon cubes ($1, Target) or bouillon granules ($4, Target) make the easiest chicken broth replacement. In general, here’s the formula: 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules + 1 cup hot water = 1 cup chicken broth substitute Be sure to check the package directions; some bouillon cubes, such as those found in international grocery markets or health food stores, might require different measurements....

1. Watermelon Sorbet Watermelon sorbet might be the most refreshing dessert you’ll taste this summer. Use juicy watermelon slices and fresh raspberries to give the sorbet its stunning color and deliciously fruity flavor. Then pull this chilled dessert out of your freezer on the hottest summer days. But the fun doesn’t stop there—if you want to put your watermelon rind to good use, hollow out one half of the fruit, then serve scoops of sorbet inside....

Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins Brighten a basic zucchini bread batter with the addition of lemon zest and golden raisins. Then make your muffins taste more like dessert with the addition of a powdered sugar glaze. If you love lemon flavor, substitute fresh lemon juice (you needed a lemon to get the zest anyway, so why not use more of the fruit?) for the milk in the glaze for heightened citrus flavor....

This color change is gradual, so you’ll likely see some yellow, some pink, and a few multicolored flowers all at the same time as the plant continues blooming from early summer through late fall. Even the unopened buds have the same color as a glass of lemonade streaked with deep pink. Luckily, the ‘Peach Lemonade’ rose doesn’t need special care or conditions to grow in your garden. These roses are recommended for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9 and grow best in an area with full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day) and well-drained soil....

How to Make Corn Bread Our Test Kitchen’s easy corn bread recipe is a great place to start if you want to learn how to make corn bread moist and fluffy. That’s the recipe we’re using in this guide, but you can use your favorite recipe. Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Your Pan Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt....