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Ideal for topping a wide variety of coffee shop favorites, our DIY cold foam can hold its own atop your go-to coffee drink or tea; slowly seeping down to infuse it with just enough richness and vanilla flavor. Prepare to save time and money by skipping the drive-through or coffee shop line. Ahead, we’re spilling all of the details about how to make DIY cold foam right in your own kitchen....

Natural Dye Chart Leftover fruit and vegetable materials, such as peels and skins, are ideal for creating natural fabric dyes in a variety of colors. The intensity and shade may vary from plant to plant, but you can generally expect the following colors. Use this list of natural dye ingredients, but don’t hesitate to experiment with other items to create your own colors. Blue natural dyes: blueberries and blackberriesRed natural dyes: raspberries and beetsYellow and ochre dyes: lemon and orange peels, turmericGreen natural dye:spinach leavesOrange natural dye: onion skinsPurple natural dye: red cabbage leaves...

How to Make Potato Salad Follow these simple steps to learn how to make potato salad. We’re using our classic recipe complete with eggs and mayonnaise for a fan-favorite side. Once you’ve mastered the original homemade potato salad recipe, try one of the recipe twists below. 1. Cook the Potatoes In a medium saucepan, place potatoes, ¼ teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Wondering how long to boil potatoes for potato salad?...

The main difference between stovetop and baked versions is that baked versions set up more firmly and densely. Stovetop versions are looser and creamier in texture. Baked versions also develop an appealing (and irresistible) toasted-cheese crust on top. Since each of these types are popular, we’re going to show you how to make macaroni and cheese on the stovetop and in the oven. How to Make Macaroni and Cheese in the Oven It would be nice if you could just mix cooked macaroni with shredded cheese and bake it....

We’re guessing that most of those tens of thousands of cookies are from a bakery or store-bought, but it’s totally doable to master making homemade chocolate chip cookies right in your own kitchen. Ahead, our Test Kitchen’s tips, tricks, variations, and more so you can learn how to make chocolate chip cookies from scratch that are the best ever. How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch Our classic chocolate chip cookie recipe holds its shape and has a slight chewiness from the combo of butter (for flavor) and shortening (to keep the cookies from spreading too much while baking)....

Step 1: Bake Cupcakes Before you get started, you need cupcakes to decorate. Here, we turned a Southern classic hummingbird cake recipe into cupcakes. These hummingbird cupcakes add cozy flavors to an Easter brunch or dinner, but you can swap them with your favorite cupcake recipe if you’d prefer. You can also use store-bought cupcakes and skip straight to the fun part of decorating. Get the recipe: Hummingbird Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting...

How to Make Oat Milk Start with whole rolled oats, commonly referred to as old-fashioned oats. Quick oats are too processed for oat milk and can result in a slimy beverage. Make sure to buy gluten-free oats if needed. This recipe will make approximately 1 liter of oat milk or four 1-cup servings. Sweetened Homemade Oat Milk If you prefer your oat milk sweetened, try adding one of the following options before blending: 1 or 2 Medjool dates (remove the pit first) or 1 to 2 Tablespoons....

How to Choose a Deck Stain Color Whether you’re looking for a light tint or a solid-color deck stain, here are a few tips for concealing your deck’s age with stain. 1. Return to Color Basics “Remember the color wheel from grade school,” says Jeff Wilson, renowned deck builder and former host of HGTV’s Restore America. Find the most dominant, unchanging color in your backyard (likely this will be your home’s exterior) and choose its complement for a stain....

But what causes pilling, is there anything you can do to prevent it, and how can you remove fabric pills? We’re here to answer all these questions to help you protect and restore your clothes and furniture. What Causes Fabric Pilling? Depending if it’s clothing, furniture, or bedding, as fabric is worn or sat on, its fibers begin to loosen and clump together to form pills. Some fabrics pill more than others, though this doesn’t necessarily mean that those that pill more are of lower quality....

Check out our guide to the different types of lumber, including pressure-treated woods, naturally-resistant woods, imported varieties, and more. We’ll walk you through how to calculate how much lumber you’ll need. Types of Lumber for Decks Lumber used in deck construction generally falls into one of the following categories. Pressure-Treated Deck Lumber Pressure-treated lumber (PT), which is usually pine or fir, is infused with chemicals that make it extremely rot-resistant....

This guide to washing and drying weighted blankets covers care instructions for every fill type, stain removal tips, and cleaning alternatives. Before Getting Started Before attempting to wash a weighted blanket, check the tag for care instructions. Most weighted blankets can be machine washed, but many fabrications cannot safely be machine dried, and it is critical to know this information to avoid ruining the blanket. If the weighted blanket has a removable cover, it can and should be washed regularly, depending on how frequently the blanket is used....

Best Water for Houseplants Perhaps you’re wondering if tap water is OK for your plants. The short answer is, it depends. Most tap water should be fine for your houseplants,unless it is softened, because softened water contains salts that can build up in the soil over time and cause problems. Chlorinated water is also safe for most houseplants, but if you have a filtration system, that’s much better for your plants....

Conversely, a considerate piece of snail mail is never frowned upon. Discovering a hand-addressed card or letter in the middle of a stack of bills, ads, and flyers is like finding a pint of ice cream in the back of the freezer. Jackpot! While there’s no wrong time to send snail mail, these are my top five reasons why now is a great time to stock up on stamps....

7 ½ pound bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Cheesy Sauce ½ cup butter 1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large) 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 cup milk 3 8 ounce shredded three-cheese blend with cream cheese (6 cups) Pastry Dough 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ½ cup ice water...

23 of the Easiest Houseplants You Can Grow Japanese Holly Fern Care Must-Knows Japanese holly fern tolerates low humidity, which makes it a great houseplant. Plant it in a 12- to 18-inch container filled with a good quality potting mix. Site it in a room with medium light; direct sunlight can scorch this plant’s foliage. When Japanese holly fern is grown as a houseplant, water it regularly to maintain moist but not soggy soil....