To find the best outdoor mounted solar lights, we sent 19 models to our real world testers, who installed the lights and evaluated them over two weeks. Testers took note of qualities such as ease of setup, brightness, bonus features (like smart capabilities and motion sensing), and more. For expert advice, we spoke to Amber Freda, a garden and landscape designer, and Sheva Knopfler, co-founder and creative director of Lights....
To buy: $57 with coupon (was $76); amazon.com. “With allergies and dogs, this item is a game changer,” wrote one five-star reviewer. A fellow allergy sufferer added, “Surprised how quiet it is in quiet mode; [and it] fits nicely on the dresser. [I] saw an improvement in my sinus allergies in the morning.” The Aroeve Air Purifier works to circulate clean, filtered air up to five times every hour throughout rooms of up to 215 square-feet....
Sponsored by: Cricut. All opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. So one of the biggest things lately is charcuterie boards that aren’t actually charcuterie. I’ve made a handful of them including the cutest witch Halloween dessert board last year for a movie night at my house!...
“Carpet can be a great investment and really enhance a space if done right,” says Cameron Johnson, Founder & CEO of Nickson Living. The best carpets are available in an array of styles and materials, such as nylon, polyester, wool, or cotton. You can also get them in a vast selection of colors and patterns too, making it easy to truly personalize your space. However, not all carpet is created equally, and since it fills such a large surface area in your home, it’s important to evaluate which carpet is best for your needs....
Start by determining if floors, countertops, tiles, and other permanent finishes are warm (cream, yellow, red undertones) or cool (gray, blue, green undertones). It’s natural to let that color temperature drive your overall scheme. If your personal preference contradicts that direction, though, never fear! Go ahead and listen to your heart. You can also carefully blend color temperatures to keep a space from feeling too warm or cold. And if you’re looking for the perfect balance between gray and beige, greige hues are game-changing tones that play well with any palette....
Boneless chicken breasts are a go-to because they cook quickly, faster than chicken thighs and bone-in chicken breasts. They’re often found skinless, which makes them leaner than their bone-in counterpart, which usually comes with the skin on. Boneless chicken breasts are of course fine on their own. yet preferred for dishes where chunks or shreds of chicken will be added, such as salads, stews, soups, or casseroles, for example. That’s not to say you can’t cook a bone-in chicken breast for these types of dishes and cut around the bone once cooked....
For traditional European-style bedding, a duvet and a fitted bottom sheet are all a well-made bed needs, while American-style bedding adds a flat sheet (the “top sheet”) in between. At one time, all sheets were flat sheets, which people simply wrapped around a mattress. In 1959, Bertha Berman patented a design for a fitted sheet with elastic pockets that tucked around the edges of the mattress. Berman’s design took off and can now be found on beds around the world....
The notice also states that based on the brand’s investigation to date, it’s “not aware of any adverse health impacts related to this issue.” Still, the brand is asking customers to immediately stop using all The Laundress products in their possession. All of the brand’s laundry detergents and fabric care products, as well as home cleaning products are currently listed as “out of stock” on TheLaundress.com (aside from the Kitchen Soap Bar and Wash & Stain Bar)....
The sensational video posted by HBO Max shows a clip of House of the Dragon co-stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy interviewing each other about their drinks of choice. The video has become an undeniable hit—15.6 million views and 1.4 million likes, and counting—due in part to it featuring some of the best eye contact ever caught on camera and D’Arcy giving their answer in an ultra-sultry voice that the internet can’t get enough of....
To buy: $180; amazon.com In addition to an audible alarm, the light therapy clock provides a stream of light that intensifies over a 40-minute period and looks just like the natural sunrise. Depending on which version you get, there are even more neat features, like various alarm sounds (my favorite is waking up to cheerful “summer birds”) and sunrise themes (I prefer “sunny day”). The device is also capable of reading your bedroom’s conditions and alerting you to potential sleep disruptions, like hot temperatures and low humidity levels....
It’s no secret that the social media app has become a source for life-changing cooking and cleaning hacks and genius products, and TikTok’s newest obsession, the Prepara Herb Saver, is no exception. In a video that has been viewed nearly 3 million times, TikTok user @the_homeyhome demonstrated how they use the kitchen gadget, sharing that they found themself using it a lot more than they expected to because “it keeps herbs fresh for weeks....
That simple ingredient is—wait for it—pepperoni, which we consider way more than a pizza topping. This Italian salami, made of pork and beef, is generously seasoned with black and red pepper, so it’s no surprise it lends a punch of flavor to a Thanksgiving turkey (which, let’s face it, has a tendency to be dry and bland). And when pepperoni meets butter in the food processor and then gets slathered under the turkey skin to add flavor and improve texture for a very juicy turkey…it’s magic!...
The good news is that this is your first apartment and your first time picking these items out for yourself—and it’s practically guaranteed that it won’t be your last time, so every decision doesn’t have to mean a lifelong commitment to a mattress, a duvet insert, or an adorable loveseat that fits perfectly in a small apartment or starter home. The key is to balance getting everything you need on the first apartment checklist with prioritizing the splurges that are most important to you....
These findings held true regardless of a person’s political party, gender, age, level of education, or religious beliefs, says study author Diana Mutz, professor of political science and communication at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication. The massive popularity of the series, by British author J.K. Rowling, made such research possible; more than 450 million copies of the books have been sold worldwide, and Mutz found that both Republicans and Democrats were equally likely to have read them....
What is fatty fish? The American Heart Association recommends eating two (3.5 ounces, cooked) servings of fatty fish per week. Fatty fish include salmon, albacore tuna (the canned stuff), mackerel, herring, lake trout, and sardines. Fish is a great source of protein, but its real benefit is the omega-3 fatty acids it contains, Largeman-Roth says. Not only do omega-3s lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, they are also vital for brain health....
As popular as the regular fiddle-leaf fig trees have been, “not everyone has space for a big hulking tree in their home,” says Justin Hancock of Costa Farms. He notes that while it’s young, “Little Fiddle is perfect for desks and tabletops.” The plant will grow slowly, but when it does reach its mature size, you may want to use it as a floor plant. Wherever you place it, Little Fiddle will complement most home decor styles....
And it’s not just the cringe factor of it all, many women are still trying to undo the damage from over-plucking 30 years later. But after years of bushy, fluffy brows reigning supreme, the pendulum was bound to swing back. Here’s the good news: Like the resurgence of other ‘90s trends, the thin brow is getting a 2022 update. “The thin brows in the past weren’t just thin—they were actually bad brows,” says celebrity eyebrow stylist Joey Healy....
Balsamic Vinegar Substitute Here’s what you’ll need for quick balsamic vinegar replacement: For every 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, substitute 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar or red wine vinegar plus ½ tsp. sugar. For a DIY balsamic vinegar glaze: In a small saucepan ($17, Target), simmer 2 cups balsamic vinegar with ½ cup of brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and the sauce is reduced by half. The glaze will be a thick, syrupy consistency....
Don’t be afraid to paint (and repaint) In his YouTube video detailing the fall makeover, Scott assures us that paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a room—and it’s fairly easy to fix if you end up regretting your color choice. “I try to remind myself that you can easily repaint,” says Scott. Especially if you’re just painting an accent wall, the stakes are pretty low—it will only cost you one gallon of paint and about an hour of your time....
The TouchBeauty Heated Eyelash Curler uses a gentle surge of warmth to lift lashes to sky-high lengths—it’s essentially a hot tool for finer hairs below the brow. It’s a modern take on the terrifyingly cumbersome eyelash curlers of your youth, elevated with the addition of heat to not only curl lashes instantly and effectively, but also keep them up throughout the day. To buy: $15; amazon.com. Unlike the styler you use on longer strands, this curler can be set to one of three safe low-temperature settings to prevent painful scorching, reaching a mild max of 158 degrees Fahrenheit after a quick preheat....
