Chlorine bleach is a powerful disinfectant, but it can cause damage and create safety hazards when used incorrectly. PeopleImages / Getty Images Chlorine Bleach vs. It disinfects, cleans, and whitens, and it causes color lossa bleaching effectin colored textiles. Credit:PeopleImages / Getty Images Oxygen bleach does not have the strong odor we associate with chlorine bleach. The best way todetermine if something is bleach-safeis to consult its care label. To test for colorfastness, dilute 2 tsp....

Candle-painting parties are the crafty, budget-friendly event you’ve been waiting to host. Layer paper doilies on the table and ribbon bows on the candles for an extra sweet touch. Keep the Menu Simple No party is complete without an assortment of yummy foods. Credit:Ginger Perra For a savory option, try fondue with pretzels, bread, and veggies. Add other dips, jams, and protein options so guests can customize their appetizers. And don’t forgeton-theme drinksto boost Galentine’s Day spirits....

You may want to avoid frosty temperatures, but your poppy seeds don’t. Andre Baranowski The latest trending ice cube hack isnt formaking pancakesor elevating yourTomato-Basil Spritz. Trust us, theres not just a method to this madnessit’s backed by science, too. Credit:Andre Baranowski You may be wondering why you’re free to’t simply drop your seeds directly onto the soil. It’s because not only do poppy seeds need cold to germinate, they also require some light....

The rebranding comes just before her new cooking show. The lifestyle icon just announced a new name called As Ever. Here’s what’s to come for the U.S.-based royal who absolutely adores cooking, gardening, and homemaking. Credit:Suzanne Cordeiro / Getty Images Why the Name Change? When addressing the rebranding of her other passion project, Markle explained how the old name was limiting. Then Netflix came on not just as my partner in the show but as my partner in my business....

This Thanksgiving, leave the basting brush behind. Food Styling: Holly Dreesman. But one crucial turkey tip involves whatnotto do. Credit:Brie Goldman. Food Styling: Holly Dreesman. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco What Is Basting? First things first: what does it mean to baste food? There are several reasons to skip the technique this Thanksgiving. Most of the juices will run off back into the pan. Pouring juices over the turkey’s skin while it roasts will not make the meat juicier....

Experts share why water isn’t the best option, plus better ways to score a juicy result. You might have grown up believing that whipping up a classic roast turkey is simple and stress-free. That is until you got around to hosting Thanksgiving yourself and realized the bird brings up many questions. Credit: Con Poulos “Do Istuff the turkeyor bake the stuffing separately? “, “Howlong do I cook a turkeyfor the juiciest meat?...

Experts explain why rusting occurs, how to avoid it, and how to remove it. We tapped dishwasher and kitchen knife experts to discover what causes the annoying rust on cutlery. They’re also sharing how to properlyremove the rustfrom knives, and prevent it from developing in the future. Credit:Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Why Do Kitchen Knives Rust? So, how and why do rust spots develop on kitchen knives? It turns out it’s quite preventable....

How long will it take yournew red mapleto grow into a full-sized tree? Meanwhile, your young red maple will still provide beautiful color and lovely shade. Native to North America,Acer rubrumstands out for its brilliant red or bright orange fall color. Credit: Adam Albright How Fast Do Red Maples Grow? Those maple flowers turn into those propeller spinners that twirl down to the ground in the spring. Maple seedsmay require stratificationprior to sowing, but they can be sown in containers or directly into the ground....

Struggling to remove the husk and every last strand of silk? Our Test Kitchen has your speedy solution. Were also sharing how to store corn to maximize its lifespan. Credit: Jason Donnelly Break a kernel and see if it emits a white, milky liquid. This is a clue that you have high-quality, ready-to-eat corn. If the kernel is doughy or dry, it is probably past its peak. Credit:Rachel Marek Either way, its important to keep things cooland aim to consume the corn ASAP, Brekke advises....

Whether you remove hosta blooms depends on how you want to enjoy these popular perennial plants. Use these tips for deciding when and how to cut hosta flowers in your garden. Each plant sends up several long stalks, called scapes, with flower buds along its length. Credit: Julie Maris Semarco Each flower only lasts a day when it opens. Don’t pull off the scapes with your hand because this can damage your hosta....

HGTV Dave and Jenny Marrs are headed to Italy. It premieres on HGTV on March 12. What a gift it is to work alongside the very best of the best. " Credit:HGTV Once complete, it’ll be made available for tourists who are looking for a true Tuscan experience. Renovating a house in Italy has always been a dream, Dave said in a statement. But its very overwhelming," Jenny added. I just hope were not biting off more than we can chew....

But Im on a mission to find out the story behind Americas strangest and most extraordinary homes. I want to meet the owners and, most importantly, see for myself whats inside. Zillow Gone Wildpremieres on HGTV on May 3 at 10:30 p.m. EST. Credit:HGTV Youll also be able to find accounts for the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X. To get more information and updates onZillow Gone Wild, visitHGTVs official website....

The new show premieres on Tuesday, April 29and you wont want to miss how it all plays out. Our lives changed forever when I inherited my grandfathers 500-year-old chateau in France, Daphne saidin a media release. If we dont keep up the renovations, the chateau will become a ruin. Credit:HGTV Happily, the couple also unveils a few hidden treasures along the way. Castle Impossiblepremieres on HGTV on Tuesday, April 29 at 9 p....