How you store it makes a big difference to how long it lasts. Thetype of butteryou keep on hand, plus how you store it, makes a significant difference. How Does Butter Go Bad? Credit:Getty Images / Igor Dudchak How Detect Spoiled Butter Here’s how to know if your butter is still good. Can You Eat Butter Past the Expiration Date? How to Store Butter So It Lasts Butter is best stored in its original packaging....

you might store butter at room temperature, but it depends on when youll use it. There does not seem to be a clear answer to the question: Does butter need to be refrigerated? Read on for what food safety professionals have to say on the issue. Credit:Jason Donnelly Jason Donnelly Is It OK to Leave Butter Out? The short answer is yes, you’re able to. Salted butter and margarine are the ideal candidates for leaving butter out....

We’ve got the answers for just how long cheesecake lasts at room temperature. There’s nothing like a decadent slice of classic New York-style cheesecake to end a delicious meal. But does cheesecake need to be refrigerated? Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Sorry to break it to you, but the answer is yes. Why Does Cheesecake Need to Be Refrigerated? Then, they must be cooled at room temperature (about 1 hour) to set and refrigerated....

Not many other summer-blooming plants boast such large and brightly colored flowers as tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). They look dazzling through the summer months and even into fall, making especially eye-catching additions tocontainer gardens. Does Hibiscus Come Back Every Year? Credit: Dean Schoeppner That means it won’t survive outdoors in a winter that gets colder than that. This shrubby plant can survive an occasional frost, but its stems and leaves may die back a bit....

So does honey expire? Jay Williams, pollination program manager atSouthall Farm & Innin Franklin, Tennessee How Is Honey Made? But its safe to say that humans have been beekeeping since at least7000 BC. Adult forager honey bees make honey by collecting nectar from plants in bloom. (He should know: Williams oversees more than 4 million bees that call the Southall grounds home.) At first, this nectar has a fairly high water content; around 70% to 80%....

Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes, or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? Credit:Jessica Poulos We all have plenty of questions about the ever-changing world of real estate. (In fact, if you hear it just once during your house hunt, count yourself lucky.) So does it still apply? Ask an Agent: Is Location Still the Most Important Thing to Consider When House Hunting?...

Just take Meredith Hayden, the mind behindWishbone Kitchen. Im not nesting for a man, Im not nesting for a family. Im doing it for myself. Credit:Annie Schlechter Thats the beef I have with trad wife content, I guess, Hayden says. Its always through the lens of, Im doing this for my husband. It makes me happy, Hayden, whose cookbookThe Wishbone Kitchen Cookbookis available May 6, says. And this is how I like to spend my time, period....

Experts weigh in on when to go ahead and toss those berries. Do you should probably throw away the whole bag when that happens? We tapped three experts to find out. Credit:Getty Images / Gaus-Nataliya Does One Bad Cranberry Ruin the Whole Bag? Just pop out any soft ones you find and keep the rest dry and refrigerated to stay fresh. Other signs of spoilage include an off-putting sour smell....

While they come with pros and cons, the desire for open concepts can’t be denied. Jay Wilde Homes with an open floor plan have long been touted asthemodern home design. For some forward-thinking homebuyers, it’s also a surefire way toboost your homes value. Credit:Jay Wilde What to Know About Open Floor Plans The crux of this uptick in interest is functionality. High on the list of priorities for current homebuyers is finding a multi-functional space with aesthetic appeal....

For the best flavor and aroma, we recommend replacingdried herbs and spicesevery year. But how about another spice cabinet staple, salt? Talk about a multitasker! Credit:Getty Images / MirageC So does salt expire? Does Salt Expire? The bottom or side of the container may include a pack date. A kitchen cabinet or pantry is a good location, Brekke suggests. This will help prevent caking and reduce degradation of additives in the salt....

This viral Instagram hack shows a hydrangea go from wilting to perky in under an hour. Here’s what to know before trying. Kritsada Panichgul We’re approaching springand even more exciting,hydrangea season! Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Ive seen so many different viewpoints on how to keep hydrangeas from wilting. Sharpe started off by filling a vase with steaming hot water. This opened the stem along the bottom of the flower. Credit:Emily Followill Photography...

But the teas arent nearly as timeless as the concept of tea drinking is. So whats a sipper to do if they dont make the most of those leaves ASAP? Read on to discover how to store tea to maximize its flavorful life. Credit: Kritchai Chaibangyang / Getty Images How Long Does Tea Last? So if youre wondering whether tea expires, the answer is: technically, no. Tea doesnt really expire; it just loses freshness over time....

Do you often find yourself wondering where your other sock is after laundry day? Find out where those lost socks are goingand how to keep track of them moving forward. Getty Images/sb-borg One of the longest-standinghousehold conundrumsis missing a singular sock after doing the laundry. Credit:Getty Images/sb-borg Where could these runaway socks possibly be going? Does the Dryer Actually “Eat” Socks? Mary Gagliardi (also known as Dr. Socks do not typically fall into these gaps because they are too large, Wang says....