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Another tile pattern that’s been around for more than a century: penny tiles. First made of unglazed white porcelain in the early 1900s, these small circular tiles have been a popular choice for bathroom floors for decades. To maintain a timeless style, opt for penny tiles in neutral colors and classic materials. If you’re not afraid to pick up a paintbrush, go ahead and brush on a trendy hue. Fortunately, paint is the easiest and most affordable way to change your bathroom’s design....

Learn how to paint siding on your house to give it updated curb appeal. Make sure to take all the necessary steps for a quality paint job that will hold up to the test of time with our tips for painting siding. How to Wash Siding Before painting siding, you’ll want a clean surface to work with. Washing siding by hand with warm water and car-washing detergent will do the job, but power washing is faster and more convenient....

We asked the Master Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu London to share their favorite (and most surprising) tips they learned in culinary school, and they gave us some genius ideas for preparing and delivering a fabulous summer barbecue. Whether you’re an expert already or are new to the glory that is grilling, these tips from the Master Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu London will give you something juicy to sink your teeth into....

Many winners of the 13th Annual Customer Choice Awards are tried-and-true classics, but some are trendier, newer options, or even some products that aren’t necessarily offered at all stores. In the announcement of the winners, the grocery store chain does note that availability of all items is not guaranteed, especially when it comes to seasonal favorites, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait until the next holiday to get your hands on certain items....

Market forms of ginger: Ginger is used both as a seasoning and as a confection. Candied or Crystallized: A confection rather than a spice. Bits of gingerroot are cooked in a sugar syrup, then coated with sugar. Candied ginger often is found in chutneys and preserves.Gingerroot: The fresh form of the root. Its flavor is hotter and more aromatic than ground ginger. Gingerroot is a staple for anyone who does a lot of Chinese cooking....

In addition to the basic attachments, there are a few you’ll want to purchase separately, depending on your cleaning needs. Can’t get the dust off your ceiling fan without having to climb to the top of a ladder? There’s a fan blade duster that makes it easy to reach that high spot without risking a fall. If you’re having trouble maneuvering your normal hose attachment around nooks of light fixtures and car-door compartments, invest in a multi-angle brush that will also keep the dust off your blinds and crown molding....

And while walnuts are delicious, they’re also packed with nutritional benefits. They even made it into our lists of the 30 healthiest foods you should eat every day, the 10 best heart-healthy ingredients, the best foods for fighting inflammation, and the healthiest types of nuts. Walnuts are a pint-sized package of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants that you can take with you on the go. They’re a mainstay in the mega-healthy Mediterranean Diet and about as versatile a food can get....

ARMs typically start with a low fixed interest rate for 3 to 10 years. This time allows borrowers to have an extra cushion for repairs or savings in the early years. After that, the rate adjusts periodically based on market conditions. Very rarely do payments decrease, however. So, when an ARM adjusts, it typically goes up. But every loan term is different, so interest rates and monthly payments are customized by the lender....

Which tends to make you look tired or washed-out?(a) Ivory(b) Pure white(c) I look the same in both. Which lipstick shades complement you better?(a) Bluish pinks and reds(b) Corals and orangey reds(c) They’re all equally flattering. Cool white (like Anne Hathaway)Rosy beige or rosy pink (Lucy Liu)Olive with blue or green undertones (Mindy Kaling)Black with blue undertones or rosy brown (Lupita Nyong’o) Your natural hair color Ash-blond, sandy blond, or towheadAsh or dark brownBlack with blue undertonesAuburnSnow white or silvery gray...

Meet cacao water: The antioxidant-packed beverage that’s on the verge of becoming a major wellness trend, and for good reason. We tapped Molly Knauer, MS, RD, founder of Molly’s Best, to dish on the health benefits of this buzzy new superfood beverage. What Is Cacao Water? Cacao water is made from one of the underused, underrated products of the cacao plant—the cacao fruit. Cacao fruit is the white, fleshy part that surrounds the cacao bean (aka the part that’s used to make chocolate)....

These included the reality that life is fleeting and that money can’t necessarily buy happiness. Or more to the point, wealth accumulation is hardly what will matter most in the end. You can’t take all that money—or that fancy house, or the shiny car—with you to your grave. The pandemic also disproportionately impacted women, eliminating their jobs or causing them to leave the workforce to care for loved ones—all of which set women’s progress back a generation, and made clear just how quickly some things can be reversed....

But as clinicians continued to practice, they realized that other events (perhaps not traditionally defined as “trauma”) were causing the same emotional and physical impact. “Some people were dealing with stressors that caused the same symptoms,” Moutier says—even if the stressors weren’t as life-threatening as, say, a natural disaster, deadly illness, or an abusive relationship. Clinicians and mental health professionals realized the importance of recognizing and classifying these “smaller” distressing experiences as legitimate forms of trauma in their own right....

If you’re not quite sure where to start (or you’re looking for ways to level up your current pre-poo regimen), keep reading for everything you need to know about pre-poos—and how to get the most out of your pre-poo treatment. What are the benefits of pre-pooing? Though we all want our hair to be clean, “squeaky clean” is too much. The main goal of a pre-poo is to keep your hair protected and hydrated during your cleansing routine....

Vitamin K is a relatively uncommon skincare ingredient mainly hailed for improved wound healing. However, this vitamin could be another important link in building an iron-clad defense against skin aging. Moreover, the vitamin is a rather intriguing one—some experts suggest that an adequate intake of vitamin K could help you live longer. So how good is vitamin K for our skin, really? We asked dermatologists to break down the vitamin and explain its various skin-related benefits when ingested and applied topically....

Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Maccabees managed to recapture the Holy Temple, the premier site of ancient Judaism, from their oppressors. Hanukkah translates to ‘dedication’ in Hebrew—the holiday pays tribute to the dedication of a group of Jews who believed fervently in their right to religious freedom. Also known as the “Festival of Lights,” Hanukkah celebrates the miracle that occurred when the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple. The sanctuary was a shambles, torn apart by the Hellenic forces....

Cash back credit cards are a good pick if you don’t want to pursue travel rewards and prefer to reap your rewards in cash back statement credits or bank deposits. “Deciding between card types depends on your lifestyle, individual spending habits and personal preferences for how you intend to use the card and how you’d like to earn rewards,” says Jason Gaughan, credit cards executive at Bank of America. For example, he says, if you don’t drive much, a card that offers gas rewards as its main perk won’t be of much use to you....

We’ll take any excuse to throw together a solid cheese platter, so here’s an expert guide to pairing wine and cheese like a pro. To ensure our list was legit, we consulted Wisconsin Cheese-certified expert Elena Santogade. Here, she dishes on the wine and cheese combinations to have at the ready when entertaining—or not. “Pairing artisanal cheese with the right wines can elevate the flavors and take your tasting experience to the next level, so be sure to select varieties that complement each other for optimal indulgence,” Santogade says....

Classic Italian lasagna features pasta, tomato sauce, cooked ground meat (usually beef and/or sausage), and layers of cheesy mozzarella and creamy ricotta; finished with a final sprinkling of Parmesan and bright parsley. While this basic recipe is so well-loved, cooks and creative culinary types have ventured into other flavor profiles, putting their own spin on this layered favorite. What about creamy béchamel sauce instead of tart tomato sauce, or sautéed squash and leafy greens in place of meat?...

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The method: Press a foot-long stretch of tape onto the surface, then pull it back to pick up the grime. To get crumbs out of drawers, ball up the tape, leaving much of the sticky side facing out. Tap the ball onto the debris, applying extra pressure to catch stubborn pieces. —Maeve Richmond, founder of the organizational company Maeve’s Method The method: Using a formula of equal parts water and white vinegar, spritz the bottoms of a pair of thick, absorbent socks, then put them on....