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Mosquito Traps and Deterrents Bug zappers and traps don’t contain any harsh chemicals, and are in fact mostly odorless. These options are high-tech but also attractive and subtle, so you’ll hardly notice they’re around. Outdoor Lantern Mosquito Trap Mosquito Repellent Diffuser Besides using this tiny mosquito-repelling diffuser in your yard, you can pack and take it on a camping trip with ease. All you need to do is put in a repellent cartridge and turn it on....

The World War II-era balloon barge resides in Sausalito, California, which has just 7,000 residents and is about four miles north of San Francisco. The 1,200 square-foot home was originally built around 1942 and is currently listed for $783,000, says Dianne Andrews, the listing agent. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom space floats in Richardson Bay and is perfect for someone living solo, a couple, or even a small family. The main room on the first floor hasn’t been touched since Silverstein lived there from 1985 until he died in 1999....

*Note: Be sure to stir the coconut milk in the can before measuring, as the solid and liquid may separate in the can. **Note: Look for fish sauce and curry paste in the Asian section of large supermarkets or in a store specializing in Asian foods. These stores will probably have jasmine rice also. ***Note: For 2 cups cooked rice, in a medium saucepan combine 2 cups water and 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice....

Our number one suggestion? Start early! By starting your meal planning in early November, you can secure the perfect ingredients for holiday appetizers, cocktails, and side dishes. Plus, putting up early Thanksgiving decorations and arranging make-ahead side dishes can cut your Thanksgiving work in half. Guests will be convinced you pulled off the impossible—but all it takes is a little holiday planning. So whether you’re hosting for the first time or just looking for a better way to plan, our day-to-day Thanksgiving dinner checklist will help you host a fabulous meal with ease....

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 30 percent of what we throw away in garbage cans could actually be composted. But starting a compost bin doesn’t require a major shift in your day-to-day habits. The key to at-home composting is investing in the best compost bin for your needs—and there are plenty of options to choose from. You’ll want to find a compost bin that is sized to match the typical amount of organic waste your household goes through....

Dishwasher detergents are typically offered as pods, tablets, powders, or liquids. Leslie Tam, co-founder of UrbanMop Inc., says to follow the dishwasher manufacturer’s recommendation for the best type of detergent to use. To find the best dishwasher detergent we researched a variety of styles, keeping in mind scent, form, and quantity. We also consulted Tam for additional insight. Overall, the best dishwasher detergent is Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods for their stain-fighting power that comes in convenient pod form....

No matter how hard we try, wet spills will inevitably happen. Having a shop vac at home can reduce the risk of your carpet staining and is particularly helpful for families with pets and children, who are often the culprits of all sorts of liquid messes. Nowadays, most newer shop vacs have improved suction technology and leave carpets much cleaner and drier than older wet/dry vacuum models. “The problem with the shop vacs of old was that they didn’t have enough sucking power and would leave carpets moist,” says Yavor Gorolo, founder of Fine Carpet Cleaning Services with over a decade of experience in the carpet cleaning industry....

“Glass smudges easily and splatters, dirt, and dust are easily visible. When these start to appear on glass surfaces, it is a good indicator that it needs to be cleaned,” says Alexandra Wojenski, Sustainable Cleaning Expert and Grove Guide at Grove Collaborative. If glass streaks are your nemesis, the problem may be rooted in how you’re cleaning your glass. “Using a microfiber cloth is the best way to get a streak-free shine....

“The pillows are the jewelry of a room, and what usually ties it all together” says Cindy Rinfret, owner and interior designer of Rinfret, Ltd. “If you’ve got artwork or colors that you’re trying to balance, the pillows are important in providing the ‘wow’ factor and defining the character of a room.” And there are literally thousands of throw pillows on the market in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, including, satin, knit, and faux fur....

The Most Popular Pie Flavors By State America purchased more than 3.6 million pies through the online grocery service last year. There were 13 unique pie flavors reported by Instacart based on sales between February 2021 and January 2022. Here’s a deeper dive into the top five. Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island LouisianaMississippiNorth CarolinaTennesseeTexas Connecticut Maryland Nebraska Pennsylvania Washington, D.C. Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico South Dakota Utah...

The best outdoor movie screens “use the highest quality of projection screen surfaces to provide an indoor home theater quality with outdoor durability,” says Jaime Abrego, product manager at the projection screen manufacturing company Elite Screens. In other words, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice picture quality to enjoy your entertainment outdoors. To help you choose the best outdoor movie screen for your home, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each model’s dimensions, screen size, and aspect ratio....

“There’s a good reason why the toaster still lives on so many countertops: It’s a simple appliance that does a great job at making comfort food even better,” says Christine Pittman, cookbook author and blogger at Cook the Story. When shopping for the best toasters, you’ll want to consider not just the size and number of slots on the appliance, but also the number of shade settings it offers. This allows you to choose how dark you’d like your toast to be and change the settings if you’re using a bagel, an English muffin, or a different type of bread....

If you think it takes all day to master how to make hot sauce, think again; several of these recipes take 30 minutes or less, and none takes longer than 90 minutes. Our 5 Best Hot Sauce Recipes to Use Up a Big Batch of Peppers