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1 pound butter, cut into chunks and softened 1 ⅓ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 cup all-purpose flour

Wrap the semicircular chicken wire around the frame, bending and squeezing the wire to fit snugly on the frame to form the top. Cut away excess wire and use needle-nose pliers to wrap cut ends around the chicken wire. Wrap the length of chicken wire loosely around the pot, forming a cylinder for the cloche bottom. Use needle-nose pliers to wrap any cut ends of the wire around the adjoining chicken wire....

I was blissfully unaware that people are going to bed sans sheet until my co-worker recently told me she doesn’t use one. In the winter, she uses a duvet, and in the summer, she just snuggles up with a blanket. I thought she was an anomaly until I read a survey from the bedding company Casper. According to the results, the majority of people don’t use a top sheet, and there’s a significant generational difference as to who uses one....

To Store: Layer unfrosted cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Eucalyptus gives off a refreshing scent that can both calm you and open your breathing, while adding a natural touch to your bathroom. When combined with the steam and heat from your shower, the essential oils in the leaves release into the air, delivering a refreshing pine-like fragrance and powerful aromatherapy benefits. Research shows that eucalyptus can help boost your immune system, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation, making it a favorite for those suffering from congestion due to colds or allergies....

After the egg shortage of 2021, I found some creative alternatives to dyeing eggs. My family loved making these salt dough Easter eggs so much - it’s become a tradition. They’re made from items you most likely have in the house already, and they were a total homerun with my girls. They spent hours giggling, painting, and showing off their finished designs. Just what we needed to pause and enjoy life....

What You Need: Plain precast concrete garden stoneCeramic tiles or platesThin-set mortarPoly-blend sanded tile grout (optional)3/16-inch-notch tile trowelLarge rubber spatula or rubber tile trowelHammer or tile pincersSafety glassesLarge buckets; spongeHeavy rubber glovesSoft cloth Immerse a concrete stone in water to wet it thoroughly. Prepare thin-set mortar in a bucket according to package directions (consistency should be similar to slightly runny peanut butter). Using a notched trowel, spread a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of mortar onto part of the stone....

How to Measure Skillet Size Occasionally you’ll get lucky and the skillet size will be stamped on the bottom of the pan. Turns out I had a skillet clearly labeled as 10.5-inch in my kitchen (close enough for frittata purposes, I figured) so I didn’t even need to get out a tape measure or ruler. When your pan doesn’t list the size and you need to know how to measure a skillet, here’s what Kristin Billingsley, Senior Director of Product Management at Meyer Corp....

1. Simplify The Space to Invite a Calm Atmosphere One of the biggest concerns with how to organize a shared bedroom is preventing it from getting cluttered, overstuffed, and hectic. Keeping decor and belongings simple, clean, and organized can solve many problems before they start. Make sure every toy you bring into the room has its own spot, and take a toy out of the room each time you add a new one....

Before You Begin: Check for Water Damage To check whether your basement is waterproofed, start by learning the most common types of water damage. Condensation, the mildest form of water problem, doesn’t originate on the outside. It forms when the cooler temperatures of water pipes and walls condense the moisture from warm-weather air and leave it on the surface. Increasing the ventilation, insulating the pipes, or installing a dehumidifier will relieve condensation....

How to Cook Rice and Whole Grains in a Pressure Cooker The instructions for each grain listed below start with 1 cup of the uncooked grain. Use the directions as a guideline for steaming grains in your pressure cooker, but keep in mind that the timings can vary depending on the model you’re using. Be sure to rinse all grains in a fine-mesh sieve before cooking them with the exception of regular rolled oats....

If your faucet lacks an anti-scald valve, you can replace a standard cartridge in an older valve with a new anti-scald cartridge in some cases. Because scalding water can be painful and dangerous, plumbing codes often require new tub and shower faucets that prevent the flow of very hot water. Some temperature-balancing or anti-scald faucets prevent cold water from being turned off; others have a thermostatic device that reduces hot water flow when necessary....

Selecting a Turkey Roasting Pan You may not use a roasting pan every day, but it’s a valuable piece of kitchen equipment to have on hand for your holiday turkey roast recipe. The proper pan ensures that your turkey cooks up moist and golden brown. The pan should just hold the turkey with no part of the bird extending beyond the pan, or the meat juices will drip into the oven....

Here are some simple water-smart practices you can implement today, and you will instantly see the difference in your monthly bill. Additionally, in many areas, incentives and rebates are available to upgrade to water-efficient devices. Saving water means saving money and the planet, so why wait? 1. Practice good habits. According to Joni German, water resources specialist with the San Diego County Water Authority, the best way to minimize water usage is to become aware of our habits....

For cheddar and other sharp cheeses, make sure your cheese is cold. Use a flat shredder over a piece of waxed paper, which makes for less mess and easy transfer. For Parmesan or other hard cheeses, you can use the vegetable peeler to make large shreds of cheese. To save money, you can shred cheese in large batches and store portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer....

Why Lettuce Bolts Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual vegetable in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. Bolting in lettuce happens when the plant has matured and reached the end of its life cycle. This growth pattern also happens to many other cool-season plants, including cilantro, spinach, and broccoli. When a plant bolts, it’s just doing what comes naturally. It produces flowers that form seeds, so more plants can grow, a process that’s sometimes called “going to seed....

Pillows also allow for a sense of expression that’s both functional and oftentimes at a lower price point than something like custom drapery panels, says Kathleen Varner, a Birmingham, Alabama-based stylist. “I love what I’m seeing lately with all the custom pillows designers are putting together,” she says. “Putting a lot of thought into mixing patterns, textures, and really thinking through the trim can truly create mini pieces of art....