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Centerpieces are designed to be focal points, centers of attention. And what better way to make use of this adornment than to show your pride in your country?
Honor all those who have served in our military by creating a one-of-a-kind star-spangled centerpiece, which is certain to be an eye-catcher and conversation starter!
Materials
3 quart-size mason jars White spray paint Paintbrushes (large and fine tip recommended) Red, white, and blue acrylic paint Painter...
Sometimes it seems there’s always something around the house that needs fixing – and the longer you put off doing the fixing, the more the glitches seem to multiply.
Real Simple Magazine suggests quick fixes to help keep your living space looking tip-top without tearing chunks out of your weekend:Squeaky wood floor. The fix isn’t permanent, but for temporary relief from that annoying squeak, sprinkle a little talcum powder over the noisy area, then sweep it into the cracks between floorboards a...
What looks like a crab but tastes like delicious tuna? This sandwich, which is made to look like a clawing red beach-dweller!
- 2–4 cans of tuna
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–8 croissants, cut in half
- Romaine lettuce
- Asiago cheese, sliced
- Black olives
Instructions:
Drain water from the tuna, and place it into a medium-sized bowl. Combine...
Dust off your vases, pitchers and mugs — your home will be overflowing with fresh-cut blooms in no time.
Have you ever ended up with a bed of dead flowers, mountains of mulch and a whopping garden center receipt? Let’s do something about that, shall we?
Get your gardening groove back with these nine tips.
1. Start with a clean slate
There are two kinds of flower beds: those that have been well-prepared and those that are covered in weeds.
Give your unplanted bed the once-over. Does it get...
The eco-friendly, energy-saving trend is not new in real estate, but it has ramped up in recent years. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle for a new homebuyer is efficiency and sustainability, two things you can easily incorporate into your home without breaking the bank.
Start a compost pile.Composting is a great way to ensure your nutrient-rich food waste doesn’t end up sitting in a landfill, creating harmful methane gas. All you need is a large plastic bin that will keep animals at bay...
Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we spend so much time in our familiar kitchen space that we don’t pay much attention to what it looks like.
But the trends, they are a-changin’. Today’s kitchens are sleek and practical. Design experts list seven kitchen looks that are quickly going out of style:
Short backsplashes. Backsplashes that reach up to six to eight inches above the countertop are sorely outdated. If you’re up for a rem...
This is a perfectly delightful spring salad, featuring fresh veggies and a peppery vinaigrette kissed with honey.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, blanched, and cooled
- 2 cups snap peas, blanched and cooled
- 1 cup sliced assorted radishes, quartered, blanched, and cooled
- Pea shoots, for garnish
Instructions:
To make the d...
