Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. We installed and tested these toilets in our own homes to find the best options to upgrade your bathroom. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens The biggest offenders are older toilets. If we installed it ourselves, we set a timer to see how long it took to install. For dual-flush options, we used both flush options to see how much water we saved....

So perhaps its not surprising thatletting your lawn grow for a monthhas fallen short of its promises. And what about the rest of the growing season? Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty Images What Is Slow Mow Summer? Credit:Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty Images Scientists at theUniversity of Minnesota Bee Labsuggest Slow Mow Summer as an alternative to No Mow May. This concept advocates for mowing infrequently all summer long while also looking toreduce lawn spacesin general....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We logged hours of reading, napping, and TV in service of finding the best sofas. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Regardless, choosing the right size, material, and style for your space can be difficult. What We Tested We evaluated 31 couches for theircomfort, ease of use, durability, andquality. For more information on how we tested couches, check outour testing processbelow....

Stuck deciding between a top-loading washing machine with an agitator or an impeller? Here’s what experts say about an agitator vs impeller. Agitators are more common, but impellers recently gained popularity due to their modern design and water-saving features. Credit:(L) darak77 / Getty Images, (R) SweetBabeeJay / Getty Images Jacob Fox What Is a Washing Machine Agitator? A washing machine agitator is a unit used in top-load washing machines that helps to clean clothes....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn how to use artificial intelligence for interior design, plus how professional designers are utilizing the latest technology. There are several familiar examples of artificial intelligence at work in our homes and daily lives. Credit:David Greer ChatGPT, however, is an example of generative AI. This artificial intelligence not only analyzes data but creates something new with it, such as a computer-written essay....

They’re a recipe for disasterhere’s how to spot the bots. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. Kit Grahamis a food and travel writer, and the founder of The Kittchen blog. Credit:Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco “The creators use AI to create a recipe and then a corresponding imagethey never prepare the recipe.” Worst of all, sometimes it’s evenunsafe to consume. “Food bloggers create, taste test, and photograph their recipes,” Graham says....

An air fryer is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances. Our best air fryer recipes include crispy appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. With these easy recipes, you’ll find yourself using the air fryer for every meal. Explore Recipes by Method

Are your houseplants bumping up against your ceiling? Or maybe you want to make more plants without spending a lot of money. Air layering is the way to go. Credit: Scott Little Instead of tossing your favoriteficusorphilodendron, you’ve got the option to air layer it. Air layering lets a new set of roots grow higher on a stem or branch. Once established, you might cut off the stem below them and pot up the newly shortened plant....

Air-fryer cookies are indeed a thing, and a delicious one at that. Don’t forget the milk! In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Credit: Jason Donnelly Add 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl stir together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon....

What Is White Pizza? White pizza doesn’t have the red sauce that traditional pizza has. Instead, it has layers of cheese, as with our recipe, or an olive oil base. Credit: Dera Burreson Some recipes swap the red sauce for a creamy bechamel orAlfredo sauce. Ingredients 1recipeFood Processor Pizza Dough 2Tbsp.olive oil 34cupwhole-milk ricotta cheese 1cupshredded mozzarella cheese(4oz.) Divide the pizza dough into four 4-oz. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into an 8-inch circle....

Amid his many talents and the demands they entail, the beloved TV personality has another passion: cooking. “I remember loving to be in the kitchen with my mother when she was cooking. There was something amazing about seeing all these disparate things that would all come together and feed us. ‘How does that happen?’ I’d wonder,” Roker says. Don’t overstay your welcome. Listen, you might stay out all night all you want, you just can’t stay here....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Cozy up to colorful plush pumpkins this season. Aldi | Design: Better Homes & Gardens The Aldi Finds aisle is basically TikToks favorite treasure hunt. Credit:Aldi | Design: Better Homes & Gardens This is especially true during Halloween. These 11-inch pillows are $10, so you could treat (not trick) yourself to each color. The pillows are also available injumbo sizes, and the biggest one costs $15....

From colorful macarons to crinkle-cut zucchini bites, this list is sure to make you hungry. Set them out on a platter for guests to graze on, or savor the box on your own. The carrots are coin-cut for easy snacking, while the zucchinis are crinkle-cut and reminiscent of classic potato fries. Credit:ALDI A full bag is $3, ready to be purchased starting March 12. Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Cheeseburger Party Flatbread Impress your picnic guests with thisfast-bake meal....