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How to Make a Smoothie Step-by-Step Calling all creative types! There are very few rules when it comes to DIY smoothies. Just about any fruit works, so choose based on your favorite flavors, seasonality, and any food intolerances or preferences. Just remember this simple formula: Fruit + Juice + Dairy/Dairy Substitute + Ice = Easy Smoothie Recipe Win. Follow our Test Kitchen pro tips below to design your own smoothie recipe, then learn how to transform it into a smoothie bowl and how to give it an über-rich and creamy consistency....

Don’t skimp on the preparation before painting concrete. Getting the surface as clean and smooth as possible will give you the best results. And when shopping for products, look for cleaners and sealers that are specially formulated for concrete. Happy painting! Editor’s tip: If you’re working with an interior concrete floor or walls and signs of water damage are already there, painting over it won’t fix the underlying problem. If you’re unsure, have a professional check it out....

Where to Plant Periwinkle It seems like every garden has a tricky dark corner where no grass will grow and perennials fizzle out. Enter periwinkle. This tough-as-nails shade lover seems to look increasingly lush year after year without needing much care. With its vigorous sprawling habit, periwinkle can easily colonize any area. As periwinkle plants grow, they have a knack for laying down roots wherever their stems come in contact with soil....

For most window and door screens, the process of replacing the entire screen is surprisingly simple. All you need are a few simple tools, a large work surface, and this step-by-step guide. While we’ll also offer quick solutions for repairing and patching torn screens, once you see how easy it can be, you’ll probably opt to replace the screen over repairing it. Consider the Current Screens and Windows or Doors There are three questions you should ask yourself before repairing or replacing your damaged screens....

Before we dive into how to sauté chicken, let’s talk about pans. You can use nonstick or regular, but be sure to choose a heavy skillet ($60, Bed Bath & Beyond) that’s an appropriate size to cook the chicken you have. If the skillet is too large, pan juices can burn. If it’s too small, the poultry will steam instead of brown. Regardless of which pieces of chicken you’re preparing, the principles of how to sauté chicken are the same....

So we’ve pulled together a guide for how to test meat for doneness, whether you’re cooking chicken, turkey, ground meat, steak, or pork. No meat thermometer? No sweat. While a thermometer is our preferred method for how to tell if chicken is done (or any of those other proteins, for that matter!), we have three other methods for how to test meat for doneness. How to Test Meat for Doneness 4 Ways Determining “doneness” in terms of texture, appearance, and juiciness is often a matter of personal preference....

To avoid damaging drywall or the objects you’re trying to hang, invest in drywall anchors. Use expansion, hollow-wall, or toggle anchors by pre-drilling a hole, inserting the anchor, then securing the object to the drywall by driving a screw into the anchor. You can also find self-drilling anchors that don’t require a pre-drilled hole. Check out this guide to learn more about the various types of drywall anchors and how to use drywall anchors to hang mirrors, framed art, and other favorite accessories....

“My life is instant. I’m always on the go, and I travel a lot,” says the dancer and singer turned actor, whose high-energy moves and heartfelt judging on ABC’s reality dance competition have made her a household name. “So to balance it all, I’ve created a safe, special place where I feel like my true self.” Natural textures, raw wood, and leafy garden views make her dining room—where she loves gathering friends for dinner parties—a snapshot of her decorating style....

Iris Care Must-Knows Bearded and bulb-type irises need well-drained soil to thrive because they will rot easily in soggy conditions. Many of these species are native to rocky mountainsides where there is sharp drainage. If you are looking for a species to grow in moist soil, look for a Louisiana iris, Japanese iris, or a yellow flag iris. Because different irises need such different growing conditions, make sure to do a little research before planting so you can provide your particular iris with what it needs....

And when it comes to color, Japandi-inspired shades are growing in popularity, too. “Our best-selling colors are those that align with the serene, neutral essence of the Japandi design trend,” says Amy Donato, senior color marketing manager for PPG Paints. To capture the look, Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, suggests prioritizing natural materials and muted colors like whites, grays, and beiges. “Homeowners want to create sanctuary spaces in their homes where they can retreat after a long day and feel secure, and relaxing neutrals and natural materials bring that sense of security and restoration,” she says....

Jeld-Wen is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of windows and doors. Founded in 1960, the company now consists of 117 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Australia. Currently, Jeld-Wen is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The window and door manufacturer is well known for its energy-efficient products and has been an Energy Star partner since 1998. Jeld-Wen sells thousands of windows per year to customers via licensed window retailers and home improvement stores....