These low-sodium appetizers tick all the boxes for heart-healthy eating. Jacob Fox Get the party started with these easy, low-sodium appetizers. These low-cal and low-sodium appetizers are light on effort yet heavy on flavor. Credit:Jacob Fox Serve withsour creamor ranch dressing for even more flavor. Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Carson Downing Are you abig fan of hummus? Then put a twist on the original recipe by whipping up this earthy, tangy version....

Give your room a makeover with these modern bedroom ideas. A modern bedroom doesn’t have to be stark or bare. We’ve gathered our favorite modern bedroom ideas to help inspire your own space. Credit: John Bessler It doubles as a headboard in this bedroom and the sleek black-and-white photographs and minimalist sconces add visual contrast. Don’t be afraid to mix furniture styles, too. A window seat is a great way to add architectural detail and emphasize a large window....

And lets not forget their distinct aroma, especially when theyre overdue for a bath. Try these techniques using everyday items to tackle pet hair with ease. Clean your furniture with rubber gloves:Run a damp rubber glove over upholstered furniture. Credit:Adam Albright Hair will stick to it, collecting in clumps you might easily pick up. Its a quick, free, and satisfying way toclean pet hair from couches, chairs, and benches. Draga squeegeeacross the top to pull out tuffs of hair, making it much easier to vacuum up....

Planting bulbs is a great way to add tons of seasonal color to garden beds and containers. With the right mix of bulbs, you might have something blooming from late winter into fall. Select Quality Bulbs Bulb planting starts with high-quality bulbs. Credit: Jacob Fox Look for bulbs that are plump and firm. Bulbs that are soft, mushy, or moldy are inferior and not worth planting. Also, size matters. Credit: Greg Scheidemann...

Protein is having a moment. To celebrate this, below, were highlighting some of our best high-protein dinner ideas. But once we consume it, what does it do? Credit: Blaine Moats It supports muscle growth and repair, regulates hormones, bolsters the immune system, and so much more. This is ideal to help manage blood sugar and weight. Theres no official definition of high-protein, Harris-Pincus confirms. Credit: Blaine Moats Still, as we rounded up our best high-protein recipes, we wanted to have some parameters in mind....

patch your kitchen with these no-fail, popular wall colors. Paint is an easy way to revamp your kitchenwithout a major remodel. Coat walls in one of our favorite kitchen paint colors for a quick update you’ll love. Credit: David Tsay Cool Gray Kitchen Gray walls create a crisp border around white cabinetry in this kitchen. In this kitchen,navy blue wallsmake a splash against white cabinetry, countertops, trim, and tile. Dark grout lines add definition to thesubway tile backsplashand echo the contrast in the paint color choices....

Convey polished warmth with an earthy, sophisticated shade of olive green. It’s also a favorite among designers. Not all olive greens are alike and there’s actually a large range of vastly different shades. Credit:Courtesy of BEHR She recommends pairing it with darknatural woodsand other earth tones. Emphasize the paint color’s nature-inspired essence by bringing in green accents that bring out its lively personality. “It’s a highly spirited, exciting olive green which intensifies in small spaces,” Studholme says....

Savor sweetness and tang with these bright orange desserts. Orange Cornmeal Cake Grab yourcast iron skilletto make this fresh orange dessert recipe. Layer the citrus slices in the bottom of the pan, then pour the cornmeal cake batter on top. Credit: Andy Lyons Orange-Almond Cake with Cranberry Curd Say hello to cooler weather with this orange dessert recipe. The combination of orange and cranberry blendsfall and winter flavorsinto a super-delish dessert that’s not overly sweet....

These pretty perennial vines will come back year after year. Add color and texture to vertical spaces with these beautiful perennial vines that return every year. Tryone of these vineson an outdoor arbor or trellis, or drape them along a fence in your yard. Credit: Bryan E. McCay This fast grower will helpattract hummingbirdsto your yard and bring color to hot, dry spots. False Hydrangea Vine This perennial flowering vine earned its common name because it closely resembles climbing hydrangea....

Take a moment to read these inspiring quotes from some of Americas most influential Black leaders and writers. Black History Month is a time to recognize the important role of Black individuals in American history. If you feel inspired, consider how you might use these words to further educate yourself. Credit:BHG / Grace Canaan Yvette Clarke BHG / Grace Canaan “We must never forget that Black History is American History....

Soggy spots aren’t a problem for these perennials that thrive in wet soil. Too much water can cause some plants to turn to mush. Not these perennial plants that like wet soil! Credit: Dean Schoeppner A few of these plants even tolerate standing water. Andbecause they’re perennials, you might count on them to return year after year where they are hardy. This gorgeous plant is highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and it’s alsodeer- and rabbit-resistant....

There’s so much more to ricotta cheese than making lasagna filling. You cantmake lasagnawithout it, and ricotta-stuffed pasta is classic Southern Italian. But it can also be the secret ingredient that makes your pancakes or meatballs extra light. Credit:Carson Downing Or an unexpectedly delightful stand-in forwhipped creamor cream cheese in ricotta dessert recipes. With these ricotta cheese recipes, youll never wonder how to use up that tub again. Lemony ricotta cheese and fresh dill are light, bright, and refreshing, nestled warmly in naan....

Balance your savory seared steak with one of our delicious side dishes. Serve them with a homemade roasted garlic ketchup for dipping. Plenty of cracked black pepper keeps thisside dishfrom being too sweet. Credit: Brie Passano Creamy Carrot Mashed Potatoes Add new flavor to your mashed potatoes withshredded carrotsand crispy crumbled bacon. These creamy carrot mashed potatoes are as easy to make as tossing ingredients into the slow cooker. Finish this side dish for steak with a few pats of butter on top just before serving....