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Next time your budding artist uses your clean walls as a canvas, don’t freak out. Instead, turn to these expert crayon remover tips. Our proven ways to clean crayon off a wall—including heat treatments and household cleaner applications—will help get your home back to normal in no time. How to Remove Crayon from Walls Method 1: T-Shirt and Iron The best way to clean crayon off walls is to fold an old T-shirt into a pad several layers thick and place it over the mark....

How to Clean a Refrigerator A clean refrigerator can change your kitchen in more ways than one. Aside from looking nice, a clean fridge can rid your home of odors, expired foods, and unsightly clutter. Here’s how to clean a refrigerator the easy way. What You Need Step 1: Prep and Apply Cleaning Solution Mix together equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Keep this food-safe cleaner in the refrigerator (with a label)....

Nothing can quite compare to the way a skilled esthetician massages your face. The way they are able to work out all of the tension in your jaw, forehead, and scalp is something to be celebrated, and you feel both relaxed and sculpted after a really successful facial. And while nothing can compare to the real thing, there are ways for you to treat yourself at home. I consulted three renowned Los Angeles-based estheticians for their best techniques for massaging your own face at home....

How to Cook Brown Rice One cup uncooked long grain brown rice yields about 3 cups cooked rice. It can be eaten plain, used as a base for stir-fries, or as an ingredient in pilafs, soups, casseroles, salads, and desserts. Substitute cooked brown rice for white rice in most recipes. How to Cook Brown Rice on the Stove In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling....

Types of Lentils Three common varieties of lentils are shown above and described here, but there are other varieties, too, including yellow, green, and black lentils. Black Lentils: Also called beluga lentils, these legumes make a hearty addition to salads and vegetarian dishes. In addition to being rich in protein and fiber, black lentils contain anthocyanins, which are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Brown lentils: These are inexpensive and easy to find in most grocery stores....

The term “prime” is directly related to the USDA beef grade given, which is the highest standard. Prime rib is renowned for its even and abundant marbling, the amount of fat weaved with lean meat, and is most commonly found in restaurants, hotels, and prestige butchers. In everyday supermarkets, the best grade of beef is typically USDA Choice, which is still high quality but has less marbling—and good news, the meat will not be lacking in flavor and tenderness....

For added convenience, we’ve also compiled a handy list of important flag dates to observe. While it’s encouraged to display the flag every day, be sure to fly it high on important observation days. Some days are obvious—like Memorial Day and the 4th of July—while others are a bit more obscure. Government-run buildings are required to follow the codes outlined by the Congressional Research Service, and while it’s not mandatory for civilians, there are some rules and practices to consider for respectfully caring for and displaying your flag....

As your farmers market finds shift through the season, you’ll be treated to an entirely new slew of vegetables (and fruits!) to throw on the grill, thus bringing out new flavors and textures. To make the most out of your grilled vegetables, read on. The Best Vegetables to Grill “All vegetables can be amazing,” says Taylor-Brown. “For me, the most transformed by the grill, either because the smoke pairs with the natural flavors so well or the sugars caramelize beautifully on the grill, are eggplant, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, carrots, broccolini, and thin-sliced potatoes—aka grilled French fries....

Why Meringue Pies Weep As it turns out, undercooking and overcooking can both cause weeping meringue and unwanted moisture on top of your pie (aka beading). Overcooking meringue causes those little sugary drops of moisture on top of baked meringues. It is difficult to prevent this, as most recipes now bake longer at lower temperatures to cook the egg whites enough to eliminate any risk of salmonella. Our Test Kitchen recommends following the recipe, beating, and baking as written....

Spices come from the seeds, bark, roots, fruit, or stems of a variety of plants and trees, and dried herbs are dehydrated versions of a plant’s leaves. In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes. For a refresher on all things fresh, check out our complete fresh herb storage and life-extending guide here. Then read on for everything you need to know about selecting, storing, and organizing spices and dry herbs....

Just like some other alternatives, chickpea flour is incredibly nutritious, and rich in important vitamins and minerals. Not only does it have less calories than traditional white flour, it contains substantial amounts of protein, fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. Chickpea flour is also known to be better for digestion and may keep you fuller for longer periods of time. The only downfall to most flour alternatives is that they tend to be more expensive than standard white flour....

How to Make Mashed Potatoes in a Blender First, cut your desired quantity of potatoes into 1.5-inch chunks, and cook them in salted boiling water until tender. (If you’re really in a hurry, use a microwave.) You can peel the potatoes first, but why bother? If you’re looking for variety in your mash, try tossing in a bit of cooked parsnip, celeriac, or turnip, which adds more vitamins and fiber to the dish and is a great way to change things up a tad....

Bra size is notoriously fickle between different lingerie brands; a C-cup at one store can easily be a D-cup at another, and some bra sizes can grow and shrink (especially in band size) over the course of a day or between washings. The best option is to know your bra size by taking bust measurements using these simple measuring instructions, which will ensure a perfect fit in band and in cup—and can even help you find the right amount of support....

Broken panes, shattered glass, and other tricky window concerns are likely tasks for the professionals, but when it comes to old windows being stuck, chances are it’s something you can tackle on your own. Here, Hardy shares all the details on how to fix a stuck window, starting with what can cause this household concern in the first place. What Causes a Window to Stick “By nature, paint is sticky so it [clings to] the painted surface,” says Hardy....

One of the top ways to reduce food waste is to arrange your fridge in a way that you’ll know exactly what you have—information that can then guide your cooking and eating to ensure nothing goes into the trash. Mise en place, the French term for “putting everything in its place,” is typically used in reference to your setup when cooking. But this idea applies to your kitchen as a whole, including your refrigerator....

She suggests keeping anything that requires action in your mail spot (like an invitation that requires an RSVP, bills that are due, or coupons with an upcoming expiration date). Paperwork that doesn’t require immediate action can be placed in a separate category—or categories—to be processed at a later date, whether that’s filing, scanning, or shredding. She also suggests considering a portable system, like a decorative tray or a rolling cart you can easily move from your designated mail spot to wherever you pay bills or file paperwork....

Here’s how to pit olives like a pro Working one at a time (you can build up to a few at a time once you get the hang of it), put an olive on your cutting board. Place the flat side of your knife over the olive. We like a chef’s knife for this because it allots plenty of surface area. Place the heel of your hand on the knife right over where the olive is sitting underneath....

What Is Salt? Salt is a crystalline compound called sodium chloride that is most commonly used to preserve and season food—but there are many types of salt that all render a distinct texture, taste, and purpose for your cooking needs. The differences between a salt’s color, shape, and taste are attributed to the location the salt is mined and how it is harvested. For example, Himalayan salt comes from the Himalayan Mountains and gets its appealing pink color from the minerals (like magnesium, iron oxide, potassium, and calcium)....

Newer-model showerheads provide more options for control, including multiple spray styles, pivoting angles, and temperature settings. They’re also more efficient, using less water with equal cleaning success. Learn how to replace a showerhead so you can achieve a spa-worthy bathing experience in the comfort of your home. How to Replace a Showerhead Supplies Needed PliersWrenchClean, soft clothPlumber’s tapeShower armFlange (often comes with shower arm)Showerhead Step-by-Step Directions These five steps will make it a smooth transition, whether you’re simply switching showerheads or getting a new shower arm....

Many people aspire to one day be homeowners but aren’t sure how to make it a reality. The home buying checklist is a long one, and coming up with the money for a down payment on a house—the initial deposit you make on your property—is no small effort. It’s dependent on a landslide of factors—mainly your income, debt, and responsibilities. Experts agree it’s possible to save for a house in one year....