Are you unsure of the difference between bleached and unbleached flour? We’ve broken down the details for you to understand how they’re different. BHG / Michela Buttignol Unbleached vs. Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol Bleached Flour Unbleached and bleached flour are milled flour; the difference is how they’re produced. All milled flour will bleach, or turn white when exposed to air (unbleached flour). Because this takes time, bleaching agents such as chlorine dioxide and benzoyl peroxide are added to the flour....

Learn more about the role and importance of soffits in building design. What Is a Soffit? Function and Purpose of Soffits A soffit serves two primary functions: Aesthetics and protection. Credit:dpproductions / Getty Images Aesthetics Soffits cover the bones of the roof that overhang the side of a building. Protection The most crucial function and purpose of a soffit is to protect your home. Less obvious but equally important is the ventilation that the soffit provides to your attic....

Not sure where to begin with your coffee table update? Favorite books, fresh flowers, and treasured travel mementos all are fashionable contenders. Contain Clutter A little storage can go a long way in updating your living room. Credit: Kim Cornelison Use spare oversized glass containers for office supplies or small toys. Large baskets or boxes conceal papers and magazines in style. Stack them in a bookshelf for easy access that saves on floor space....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our favorites are great for kitchens with limited space. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens The main appeal is the amount of space they use; less room is required. Functionally with a side-by-side refrigerator, you also get vertical freezer space and eye-level storage. For the best overall side-by-side refrigerator, our top pick is theWhirlpool 28.4-Cubic Foot Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker....

Let the color wheel work for your garden. It offers simple solutions for combining plants and flowers. It’s based on the three primarycolors– red, yellow, and blue. Credit: Greg Ryan Generally speaking, warm colors are red through chartreuse while cool colors are green through violet. Choice One: Complementary Colors One natural way to combinecolorsin thegardenis to choose complementary colors. That means selecting plants in colors that are across from one another on thecolor wheel....

Richard Warren Add evergreens to your yard to create a year-round show. Get ideas for how to landscape with these plants with our guide to using evergreens. Highlight Flower Beds and Borders Peter Krumhardt There are hundreds of varieties of evergreens. Credit:Richard Warren Try them between brightly colored plants to give your eyes a visual break. Not only can it help outline a path, but it can also provide privacy from neighbors....

Cleaning your home is an inevitable duty, but it shouldn’t be a tiresome chore. We divided awhole-home cleaning routineinto amonth-long scheduleof quick, doable tasks. and refer to the instructions below for each day’s task. Credit: Kim Cornelison Or make cleaning something to look forward to by listening to your favorite podcast or playlist while you work. Be sure to share your checked-off challengeswith us on Instagramso we can cheer you on....

Don’t worry if you’re confused; we’ve got you covered. Here’s our ultimate guide to planning the drinks menu for gatherings of all sizes. Would you prefer to serve wine and beer along withnonalcoholic choices? Credit: CARSON DOWNING Or do you intend to offer a full bar withmixed drinks and specialty cocktails? Get our free take-along chart to help you make smart decisions when shopping forparty drinks. Offering a Full Bar Obviously, hosting a complete bar will require more thought and investment....

How many appetizers to provide per person is a question every host ponders. How Many Appetizers Per Person? Running out of food and drink is a guaranteed buzzkill when you’re hosting a party. Credit: Jason Donnelly and"How many meatballs per person?" Get amounts and recipe ideas for all of the above, plus for other commonparty appetizers. But how many chicken wings per person will suffice for your soiree? Credit: Dera Burreson...

These small but intentional changes in your bedroom can make all the difference. What Is the Scandinavian Sleep Method? Scandinavian influencers have also been sharing their best sleep advice, many of themgoing viralon social media. Credit:JULIE SOEFER Here are just a few ways to improve your sleep with the Scandinavian sleep method. It’s recommended to use down-filled duvets andcover them eachwith a matching duvet cover. According to theSleep Foundation, couples often opt for two twin-size duvets or two twin XL duvets....

Enjoy fresh produce from spring through fall with our raised-bed planting plans and checklists. Plant for a Spring Harvest Helen Smythe Start in early spring to grow your own produce. Check to find out your area’s previous season’slast spring frost date. Credit: Marty Baldwin You may leave part of the garden unplanted so it’s ready for warm-weather vegetables later. Early Spring:Plant four weeks before the last frost date. Herbs grow well now, too....

Provide the ultimate in privacyand design a space you’ll lovewith these beautiful courtyard design ideas. Courtyards typically have no overhead covering and let sunlight in, which also allows for green space inside. The best thing about courtyards? Credit: Emily Followill The more entries to the courtyard, the more likely you will use the space. No matter which material you choose, be sure thecourtyard flooringdrains away from the house. Before building a courtyard, you should also consider privacy....

Learn how to use electrical tape from your toolbox to get high-end windows in your home. Recently, designers and homeowners have been using industrial gridded windows to create high-end design moments. Industrial Crittall-style windows are ablend of brutalistandcontemporary designstyles. Credit:Max Kim-Bee They are strong and slim while still flooding a space with soft, natural light. In hervideo on TikTok, Liz Lovery shows how to mimic the Crittall style for less than $5....