When space is tight, placing your bed over a vent might be your only option. Here’s what to consider before arranging your room. Can You Put a Bed Over a Floor Vent? Credit:Rett Peek Restricting the airflow from a floor vent can make a room feel less comfortable. In some cases, blocking the airflow can also lead to premature wear on the HVAC system. Given the potential problems, avoid putting a bed over a floor vent....

If you put a skillet thats not oven-safe into a hot oven, you may damage the pan permanently. Use our tips to help determine if your skillet can go in the oven. Jake Sternquist Can You Put a Skillet in the Oven? Credit:Jake Sternquist Still, the maximum temperature depends on many factors. “What material is the cookware made of? What is the coating on the pan? What is the handle material?...

In quantity, they can choke off a drainpipe and cause a backup in your sink, Abrams says. This happens because coffee grounds tend to get clumpy and, therefore, create blockages. Instead, they mix with residual debris already in the pipes and begin to form a thick sludge. Credit:Sergei Chumakov / Getty Images The problem arises when you make it a habit. There is a common myth that coffee grounds and eggshells will sharpen a garbage disposals blades, he says....

Looking to buy in a community with an HOA? Heres what you’re gonna wanna know about your membership options. You might be wondering whether you have to become a member in the first place. Credit:Getty Images / Artem Kniaz Yes, you probably do. You might also gain a security service and a gated entrance to the community because of these dues. Are You Required to Join Your HOA? In fact, refusing to pay dues or abide by the HOAs rules could lead to some serious consequences....

Reusing coffee grounds isnt ideal for brewing coffee, but there are plenty of other ways to repurpose them. There simply isn’t enough left in the coffee grounds for the water to pull from. That said, there are plenty of other fun ways to make the most of used coffee grounds. Credit:PamWalker68 / Getty Images Try adding just a bit of ground coffee tofudgy brownies,chocolate cake, orchocolate chip cookies. Coffee also works wonders in many savory recipes....

), as those leaves steep, you might be wondering, can you reuse tea bags? Can You Reuse Tea Bags? The first, and most obvious way, to potentially recycle tea bags is to simply brew another batch. Credit:Getty Images / EyeEm Mobile GmbH Your second steep will likely taste different or less intense, Ambroso explains. Brekke adds that the caffeine andantioxidant contentwill also be dramatically reduced. (We have tips below about how to do just that!...

Or maybe you want to bake aboxed cake mixthat requires vegetable oil but only have shortening on hand. Substituting Shortening for Oil Shortening is madefrom solidified vegetable oil. The best way to use shortening in place of oil in recipes? Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Feel free to melt some shortening in the pan tomake a stir-fryorfried chicken.

And we promise it won’t ruin your entire batch ofcookie dough. (Just be sure to bake ‘em first. Here’s a quick reminder whyyou should never eat raw flour.) Credit: Andy Lyons Can You Use Cake Flour for Cookies? The amount and jot down of flour in cookies can make them chewy or cakey, crispy or soft. If you opt for all cake flour cookies, less gluten is formed when you mix the cookie dough....

But can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for baking? The answer may surprise you. But what if you run out of vegetable oil and arecraving brownies? Credit:Nelly Cuanalo Here are some things to note before you kick off baking with olive oil. Because of olive oil’s distinct flavor, it might affect the flavor of the baked product. Knowing this works as an equal substitute will help if you’re running low on one of the oils....

But is the no-soap rule as iron-clad as people would have you believe? Since soap and oil are natural enemies, this makes senseexcept for one important thing. However, there are still other rules of caring for cast iron you’ll want to follow. Credit:Brie Goldman Avoid using any cleaning products that have microabrasives, includingBar Keepers Friendand The Pink Stuff. Dry cast iron immediately after washing:Rust (not soap!) Rather, the coating of seasoning helps to give cast iron cookware its nonstick properties....

The only problem is that one mound is made up of white clothing, and the other is colors. Can you wash whites with colors? So if your colored linens can’t take the heat, leave them out of the load. Credit: Jason Donnelly “There’s just too much dye transfer potential for this to be worth it.” You might not know that there are outliers in these basic groupings. Can You Wash Whites with Colors?...

This candied yams recipe makes a great holiday side dish. The dish is rich with butter, so serve with a slotted spoon. Make the Sauce In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Credit: Squire Fox Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook until sugar is dissolved, then add the orange slices. Pour the mixture over the potatoes, covering the entire surface. Bake and Rest Cover the dish tightly with foil....

This chocolate and peppermint candy is an irresistible Christmas gift. Candy cane bark is a simple, festive treat and holiday staple. Pour onto baking sheet and spread into a 10x8-inch rectangle; set aside. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Pour and Swirl Slowly pour white mixture over chocolate mixture on baking sheet. With a thin spatula, swirl white mixture into chocolate mixture. Shake baking sheet gently for even thickness. Garnish and Chill Sprinkle with crushed candy canes....