13 Essential Laundry Tips for Keeping White Clothes White

Tackle stains and prevent discoloration on white clothes with these pro-level hacks. But some fabric care knowledge can go a long way regarding white clothing. There are three main approaches to how to keep white clothes white: The first isstain removal. Credit: Won Kim Photography / Getty Images Nothing mars the appearance of a white garment more than a stain. The third key to keeping white clothing white is in how garments are stored....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Ann Le

16 Fourth of July Trivia and Fun Facts All Americans Should Know

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Can you name the United States president who was born on the Fourth of July? It’s easy to download and print. Credit: AFP Contributor/Getty Images Or, send it to friends and see who knows the most about this iconic American holiday. Butthe official copy wasn’t signed by all 56 signers until August 2, 1776. The APA estimates that dollar amount adds up to about 500 million pounds of fireworks sold yearly....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Jerry Small

16 Types of Olives You Should Add to Your Charcuterie Boards

Each kind of olive is perfect for adding tocharcuterie boards. How to Make Olive Tapenade One of our favorite uses for olives is olive tapenade. Cover and blend or process until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. Credit:Photographer: Kelsey Hansen; Food Stylist: Annie Probst Stir in fresh herb(s). Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Here are a few of our favorite tips for adding olives to your board....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Steven Foster

2 Date Recipes to Try When You Want Something Sweet

These date recipes deserve a spot on your menu. These date recipes bring an extra bit of sweet goodness to the table. Every single bite is a surprise of flavor and texture. Credit: Blaine Moats Date Pinwheel Cookies This gorgeous dessert tastes as good as it looks. They are sweet and chewy, making them a great treat for any time of day. Fruit Recipes You’ll Love Credit: Kritsada Panichgul

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Paul Mitchell

2-Ingredient Ice Cream Pancakes Are the Sweetest Breakfast-Dessert Combo

All you need is a scoop of your favorite ice cream and self-rising flour. Comments were unanimously enthusiastic. One user noted, you might do that forFrench toast; apparently, all the high-end restaurants do it. Credit:Left: unpict / Getty Images; Right: bluestocking / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Ice cream and an egg. Thats how @queen.g__ makes herswith a little less ice cream than others. In minutes, you’ll be ready to serve up a plate of fluffy, light,vanilla-flavoreddeliciousness....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Morgan Buckley

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

Customize the easy recipe with your favorite mix-ins! Jacob Fox Bake up a batch of thesesoft pumpkin cookiesin just minutes, thanks to just two pantry ingredients. A box of spice cake mix and canned pumpkin is all you’ll need. Here’s how to make our two-ingredient pumpkin cookie recipe. Ingredients 1(15.25-oz. )packagespice cake mix 1(15-oz. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Sarah Brown

20-Minute Chicken with Parmesan Noodles

A few grocery store shortcuts help get thischicken dinneron the table fast. Store-bought pesto sauce ties the entire plate together. Finish with a sprinkle ofParmesan cheeseand fresh basil. Credit: Blaine Moats Drizzle the plate with a good-qualityextra virgin olive oilfor even more flavor. What Pesto to Use? Prepared pesto comes in both refrigerated and shelf-stable jarred versions. If you have the option, go with the refrigerated product. It has fresher flavor and a prettier bright-green color....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Deborah Miller

2025 Hottest Porch Swing Chairs: Our Top Picks for Style, Comfort, and Value

She enjoys splitting her finds with others. Golden light pools in your lap while a breeze tugs playfully at your hair. Somewhere below, your lemonade tilts dangerously in your loose fingers. And guess what?Your porch could be this magical. Lets be honestlifes chaos doesnt stop at your front door. It should be where you could exhale, laugh a little louder, or just… be. Thats why weve been obsessively testing porch swings (tough job, we know)....

May 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1897 words · Robin Fisher

3 Backyard Decor Lessons We Learned from Emily Henderson’s Incredible Plunge Pool

Read on for a few lessons we can all learn. Still, she tells Better Homes & Gardens, I knew I had to get a body of water. (If you want a gorgeous pool deck like Hendersons, that involves installing paving and planting.) Credit:KAITLIN GREEN You also still have to run gas and plumbing and store the equipment that keeps the pool functioning. Credit:KAITLIN GREEN Credit:KAITLIN GREEN Credit:KAITLIN GREEN

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Laura Garcia

3 Decorating Icks You Should Start Avoiding, According to TikTok

If youre still adding pops of color to your space, its probably time to stop. One person may love raw oysters, while another cant stomach the idea of tossing one down their throat. Some people inhale the scent of lavender with joy, while others are nauseated by the sweet aroma. Credit:Helen Norman Creators@robertgigsand@ethancgaskillare a couple who have turned their design icks into TikTok gold. Here are some of their recent icks that viewers agree with....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · David Williams

3 Easy Brown Sugar Substitutes You Probably Already Have in Your Pantry

Out of brown sugar mid-baking session? Try one of these emergency brown sugar substitutes as a replacement. White Sugar White sugar can be a 1:1 replacement for brown sugar. Credit:Kelsey Hansen Keep in mind, using white sugar instead of brown sugar won’t lend your recipe any health benefits. Though brown sugar has added molasses, brown sugar nutrition is almost exactly the same as regular granulated sugar. Dark brown sugar will have a stronger molasses flavor....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Anthony Harrison

3 Easy Shrimp Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

Whip up dinner in 45 minutes or less! We used zucchini and carrots to round out the dish but feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables. Shrimp and Grits A few things elevate this shrimp and grits recipe. Credit: Carson Downing Country ham and fresh lemon juice add flavor and brightness to the sauce. Stovetop grits cooked with bay leaf and hot sauce make the perfect base. Credit: Blaine Moats...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Nancy Suarez

3 Paleo Breakfast Ideas That'll Satisfy You Until Lunch

Hearty, filling, and versatile enough to create the most-delicious weekly plan. Scratch Scotch Eggs A classic English dish turns into a Paleo breakfast recipe. If you want to includegreens at breakfast, serve over arugula with spicy Paleo mayo on the side. Credit: Brie Passano To wake up your taste buds even more, add a dash of hot sauce before digging in. If youre following a strict Paleo diet, coffee is frowned upon....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Danny Martin