A coat of easy-to-apply grass paint is a quick way to turn a brown lawn green. Is it a good choice for your lawn? Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about grass paint and how to use it. Credit:Getty Images / patty_c What is grass paint? First, its critical to note what grass paint is NOT. It is notspray paint that you might useon a piece of furniture. Theshades of greencreated by grass paint vary widely....
This Middle Eastern cheese’s high melting point makes it the perfect grill companion. Use on salads or as an easy snack enjoyed cold or warm. Both kids and adults enjoy a meltygrilled cheese sandwichmade with familiar Swiss, Cheddar, or Jack cheese. Credit: Jason Donnelly But what exactly is Halloumi cheese, and how should it be eaten? Prepare to add this addicting cheese to your regular weekly menu. As for the flavor, it’s tangy and salty, somewhere between mozzarella and feta cheeses....
Here’s everything you want to know about heavy whipping cream from storage to substitutions. Its the key to the luscious appeal of many dessert recipes, from custards to whipped cream-topped pies. Of course, heavy whipping cream isnt just for desserts! Credit:Rachel Marek; Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman What Is Heavy Whipping Cream? Have you ever heard the saying, cream rises to the top? That tells you a lot about what heavy whipping cream is....
Packing a powerful punch, this ingredient adds a signature tang to everything from Bloody Marys to prime rib. But what exactly is horseradish, and whats the difference between fresh and prepared horseradish? What Is Horseradish? Credit:eskymaks / Getty Images These secondary roots act as the seed and are planted at the start of the next growing season. Above ground, the foliage looks very similar to a sugar beet. These leaves are removed before shipment....
Learn how to use this bold and classic fabric in your home. Curtains, chairs, and tablecloths are just a few of the ways people areincorporating these patternsinto their spaces. Deborah Youngis a clinical assistant professor at Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Credit:Edmund Barr Whilegingham and plaidare warm and cozy, houndstooth is chic, timeless, and classy. “It suggests history and tradition,” Young says. “It’s got a life of its own....
Keep your home comfortable with a functional HVAC system. Getty Images / Johnrob Almost every home has some HVAC equipment designed to control the temperature and air quality. Air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces are all components of an HVAC system. Credit:Getty Images / Johnrob Each works to cool or heat the air, depending on the current temperature inside the home. Use this guide to answer the question: What is HVAC, and how does it work?...
We asked a food historian for answers, then we spill our secrets for our best eggnog recipes. What is in eggnog, and when did people first start drinking it? (By the way, a flip is amixology termused to this day. Credit: Carson Downing According to Forrest, the meaning of “nog” in eggnog is a bit fuzzy. The prevailing theory is that it descended from medieval Europe and posset. It was drunk by monks, at weddings, or before bedtime....
Help your houseplants thrive by providing them the perfect amount of light. You’ve probably seen recommendations forplacing a houseplantin indirect light, but what exactly does that mean? Of course, light provides the energy plants need to make their own food. Credit:Stacy Zarin Goldberg But not all plants have the same light requirementssomeprefer full sun while others do best in shade. Why Do Plants Need Sunlight at Different Levels? Knowing a plants natural habitat will help you understand the pop in of light it prefers....
Induction is quicker, safer, and more efficient than gas or electric. Heres what you’re gonna wanna know about this hot topic in kitchen appliances. Induction cooking is causing a buzz in kitchen design. Credit: Michael Partenio Interested in making the switch? Heres what you should know about induction cooking. How does an induction stove work? Credit:Stacey Brandford While electric and gas burners frequently top these appliances, induction is another common option....
By todays standards, wed still find Italianate quite traditional thanks to its characteristically ornate exterior trim. Italianate architecture dominated the housing market in the United States for a few decades in the 1800s. And even though landscaping was important to its inception, the style was adapted in urban areas, too. Credit:Pam Spaulding Thefictional home of Carrie BradshawinSex and the Cityis among many iconic New York brownstones in the Italianate style....
Its teriyaki-ish…and it might just be our new favorite marinade and drizzle. Bloomberg / Getty Images Here atBHG, were suckers for a good sauce. One of the products that earned a coveted spot on our best supermarket products list: Japanese BBQ sauce. Credit:Bloomberg / Getty Images Wondering what is Japanese BBQ sauce, exactly? and what makes it different from the BBQ sauce you might remember from childhoodcookoutsduring summer break? Justin Gill, the Santa Rosa, California-based founder and CEO ofBachans...
Elevate your home with this naturally beautiful fiber. What is Jute? Jute is a strong natural material made of shiny fibers from the corchorus plant. Credit:Hector Sanchez Consider these five ways of using jute in your space. Annie Schlechter 1. Wrap your living room with jute wallpapera key in ofgrass-cloth wallpaperto create a refined and elegant layer of texture. Credit:Annie Schlechter Or, create a display of woven baskets for afresh take on wall art....
With a coarse, flaky texture and clean taste, kosher salt is an ideal everyday seasoning agent. Any cook worth their salt knows the importance of, well, salt. But what is kosher salt, and when should you use it over other types of salt? PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES / MICHELLE LEE PHOTOGRAPHY. What Is Kosher Salt? Yet kosher salt has emerged as a favorite everyday seasoning due to its availability, versatility, and reliability....
