These bedding experts say theres so much more to picking the perfect bed sheets than thread count alone. What Is Thread Count? Thread count refers to the number of threads woven into 1 square inch of a piece of fabric. Credit: Grace Cary / Getty Images Thread count is only one element of several that factor into the overall quality of your sheets. How Much Does Thread Count Matter? Is There a Minimum Thread Count Number to Look For?...

Brie Goldman This years infamous “Sunday Reset” trend has become a pillar of the #cleantok community. Everyone sharing their own routines has inspired plenty of hacksthe most popular of which is bit of a mystery. The idea behind using baking soda is that it cleans and deodorizes it with little to no effort. Credit:Brie Goldman Plus, for anyone worried about their mattressdeveloping mold over time(yes, its a thing! ), baking soda soaks up moisture, keeping it from becoming moldy....

Discover how to identify and treat annoying hard water issues in your home. “Anything over 17 ppm (parts per million) is considered slightly hard. In my experience, you start seeing stronger signs of hardness when the results show 20-25 ppm.” Credit:Grace Cary/Getty Images Washing clothes in hot water will increase the effects due to the mineral precipitation process. Contact a plumber for professional advice if you’re unsure how to move forward....

A multipurpose dog shower. What Is a Dog Shower? Dog showers are essentially just small, dog-size showers. Credit:Jay Wilde It’s one way to make pet parenthood a little easier (and surely cleaner). Ideally, the washing station should be near an entry. This helps keep your dog clean and likely reduces the amount of mud and dirt tracked indoors. Cost of a Dog Shower We wont sugarcoat it: This is a luxury item....

Don’t let all the incoming cicada carcasses and shells go to waste: Use them in your compost. Toru Kimura / Getty Images Thecicadas are officially herefor the summerbut theres no need to fear. In fact, it’s a cause for celebration when it comes to your garden. Credit:Toru Kimura / Getty Images Every few years, cicadas pop up in waves across the U.S. If your yard is impacted, you might be wondering what to do about the cleanup....

If you’re spending your summer in the great outdoors, you have to know this hack. you might use them ascleaning agents,cook with them, or evencompost them for a greener garden. In the caption he wrote: “Making a coffee flame puck. Credit:wmaster890 / Getty Images “You just want to keep it on the stove until its all liquid,” @woodsboundoutdoors explains. when you’ve got your paste mixture, pour it into a mold....

There’s nothing better than digging into a box of donuts. It’s easy to make them at home with our best donut recipes. Try whipping up a batch of classic glazed, jelly donuts, cake donuts, and more. Explore Breakfast Bread & Pastry

This trendlike dopamine dressingis all about putting your personality front and center, which never goes out of style. ), an unnecessarily abundant stuffed animal collection, posters of your favorite teen heartthrob. If that was you, guess what? Credit:David Tsay | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Youre probably already pretty familiar with dopamine decor. Grace Baena, interior design expert at secondhand furniture brand Kaiyo, gives tips to embrace this style. Grace Baenais an interior design expert at secondhand furniture brand Kaiyo....

Pile these pretty heart shaped cookies on a plate and let guests fill them with assorted jams and preserves. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Credit: Tina Rupp Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you might with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls....

This easy slope garden plan adds color and controls erosion with a low-maintenance mix of annuals and perennials. Filling a hillside with easy-care plants that help control soil erosion is a win-win for your yard. Lower-growing plants such as petunias, sedum, and candytuft fill in the spaces between them. Credit: Jerry Pavia It will self sow but cutting off the flower heads will reduce unwanted seedlings. The best plants for slopes are deep-rooted flowers, groundcovers, and shrubs with deep, clumping roots....

This easy street-side garden plan brims with colorful, fuss-free native plants that will attract pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects will also appreciate theabundance of nectar-rich flowers. Avoid planting oversized shrubs that could scratch or harm anyone walking down the sidewalk. Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke Be careful when planting trees near a sidewalk because their roots will grow as the tree does.

This one-dish take on the classic is a total crowd pleaser. It’s often served over pasta and is a truly delicious class Italian dish. Here, we’ve kept all the familiar flavors but given them a weeknight-ready upgrade. Credit:Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco Thisdump and bake casserolecan be assembled in just 10 minutes and cooks in just one pan. If you have leftoverrotisserie chicken, it’s a great substitute for the chicken breast....

It all starts with a bag of frozen chicken tenders. Brie Goldman Crispy, cheesychicken Parmesanis the stuff of legend. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper if you like a little extra zip. Credit:Brie Goldman Finish by topping with frozen breaded chicken strips as the substitute for those hand-breaded andfried chicken cutlets. After baking, add the cheese blend (we wont judge you for adding extra!) and bake 5 minutes more....