Get the most out of your vacuum cleaner by learning how each of its gadgets can be used. Read on to learn about the 10 most popular vacuum attachments and what to use each one for. Dust Brush A dust brush is typically round and has long, soft bristles lining its perimeter. Credit:Getty Images / krblokhin It’s powerful in sucking up dust, but its bristles are gentle enough not to cause scratches....
If this sounds like a dream, a lanai might be for you. We tappedCharlie Lankston, executive editor at Realtor.com, to share all the details on this exterior entertaining hero. What Is a Lanai? Credit:Helen Norman Whats the Difference Between a Lanai, Porch, and Patio? Apatiois typically without a roof and averandais oftentimes only partly covered. A lanai provides a punch in of inside-outside feel that is unique to this punch in of architectural element....
For years, cookbooks have come and gone, but never before has there been a cookbook like this. So boasted the full-page ad introducingMy Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book. That was in 1930and it was no false claim. The one-millionth copy of theNew Cook Bookwas sold in 1938. What made this unassuming book such a runaway hit in those meager times? No cookbook had ever offered this feature before. And those clever tab dividers?...
Think twice before spending all that money. And loads of buyers look to these rooms as a deal maker or breaker. But these renovations do not always cause yourhome value to skyrocket. Credit:TRIA GIOVAN The wrong renovations can push buyers away and serve only as a financial burden. You always want to plan how an expensive renovation will yield a room thatfits right into the home. But you might want to think about leaving that bathtub as is....
Having an apartment balcony doesnt mean you have to miss out on having a beautiful garden. KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Home is where the heart is. Home is where your family and friends are a stones throw away. Credit:KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Home is where all your memories live in the folds of old photo albums and high school diaries. However, thats not always possible, especially ifyou live in an apartment....
Two-toned sofas arent the standard these days, but they do bring added dimension to your space. Heres how to try one for an elevated room in just one step. Two-toned sofas work particularly well inopen-concept spacesbecause of their versatility, according to Skrabak. Credit:Edmund Barr Youll be upgrading your space and reducing waste, all at the same time. Because theyre a bit untraditional, it can feel intimidating to style a two-toned sofa....
Stop struggling to remove drywall anchors with this surprisingly helpful hack. PictureLake / Getty Images Wall anchors are a necessary tool for safely securingheavy wall-mounted itemsaround your home. Learn how to try the trend and which types of anchors the bar tool will work on. Credit:PictureLake / Getty Images What Is the Wine Opener Hack, and Does It Actually Work? Over on Instagram, content creatorOrima Kamaluposteda reelshowing off the hack to an astounding 15....
The endless customizations have us asking if all the extras are, well, too extra. Now, hardly anyone enters a cafe without ordering something with a modification. Specialized drinks go beyondcoffee combos, too. Credit:Starbucks Avalanche style adds one oz. of frost mix into your drink! It’s also a form of self expression. As he told theTimes, a drink is looked at as “a status thing. People are able to carry it around and show people: This is me....
You’ll never have to guess what shades you have again. BRIE GOLDMAN Storing supplies can be a challenge for even the most organized crafter. She created a grid, which she then painted with large rectangles and labeled with their names. Credit:BRIE GOLDMAN “What about painting the edges of the shelves to match? That way, it’s easier to know where things go. I’m a visual person and would be flipping the doors to see the colors,” another suggested....
you’re able to’t go wrong with this small space, drought-resistant garden plan filled with colorful plants. However, they will always need fresh water to drink and bathe in. Unfortunately, birdbaths can attract more than colorful birds. Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke They can also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These insects will lay their eggs in stagnant water. That’s why it’s important to regularlyclean your birdbath. If possible, place your birdbath beneath the shade of a tree to keep the water cool....
Cachacathe main ingredient in the Caipirinha cocktailhas the potential to take your bar cart to professional status. Cachaca, made of sugarcane and beloved in Brazil, is the spirit to start with. you’ve got the option to find the spirit intwo different varieties: branca or amarela. Credit:Greg Dupree What Does Cachaca Taste Like? Although this spirit is often compared to rum, the flavor profile is quite different. Proper artisanal cachacas are rich, full-bodied spirits that also have a great deal of subtlety and even grace....
The craft supply store just filed for bankruptcy for the second time within a yearhere’s what that means. The 82-year-old retailer is seeking approval from the bankruptcy court to sell the company. This was expected to reduce their debt by about $505 million. Credit:patty_c / Getty Images However, the challenges persisted. Is This the Official End for Joann? However, it’s still actively soliciting alternate bids. “Total bummer,” one wrote. Most users weren’t too shocked....
It takes less than 10 minutes to make ultra-crunchy pumpkin seeds in the air fryer. After carving your pumpkin and removing the guts, separate the seeds. Use your fingers to gently remove the seeds from the stringy pulp and place them in a colander. Credit: Katlyn Moncada Before adding, toss the seeds with the oil and seasonings until they’re evenly coated. In just three minutes, the air-fried pumpkin seeds will be done....
