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Taskrabbit, the online marketplace of service providers for home projects, analyzed 3.9 million Taskrabbit bookings from the last 12 months to gain insight into trending tasks, and conducted a survey to learn how social media platforms pushed forward these trends. To be clear, TikTok is far from the only player in this game, with Pinterest and YouTube coming in as the top sources of home and interiors inspiration in the U....

In baking especially, precise measurements are essential, which is why it’s good to have a viscous ingredient trick up your sleeve. Next time you have to measure a particularly sticky ingredient, try this simple hack, which doesn’t even dirty any extra tools. If that isn’t a win-win, we don’t know what is! Before measuring said sticky ingredient, rub a very small amount of a neutral cooking oil (grapeseed, avocado or vegetable oil all work well) over the measuring utensil, making sure it all has a decent coat of grease....

Credit cards serve a myriad of purposes—providing a way to consolidate expenses, establish or build credit, earn points or rewards, make a big one-time payment without impacting cash flow in the short term, and more. Credit card spending can also bring with it a host of ingrained reflexes and assumptions, depending on your history with the powerful piece of plastic. You may feel excitement at the new world of possibilities that opens with a swipe, tap, or click, or you may feel anxiety about mounting debt and compounding interest—and sometimes, both....

The first step to learning how to carve a convincing jack-o’-lantern actually starts at the pumpkin patch (or your local store). Set yourself up for carving success by selecting a pumpkin in its prime. Choose one with an intact stem—the greener the better. “The stem is the lifeline to the pumpkin, providing moisture and nutrients even after it’s been cut from the vine,” says Marc Evan, of Maniac Pumpkin Carvers....

“Additionally, the buildup from spills and splatters can lead to decreased efficiency or potentially void your warranty,” notes home expert Noell Jett, author of From the Ground Up: Building a Dream House—and a Beautiful Life—through Grit and Grace. “In the worst-case scenario, a dirty microwave can even cause a fire.” As it turns out, cleaning a microwave and keeping it sparkling is surprisingly easy. Almost magically easy, really. Keep scrolling to learn how to clean a microwave inside and out, including how to clean the microwave filter....

What You’ll Need: Pizza stone brush (such as this one) or nylon dish brush Silicone pan scraper Baking soda Dishcloths How to Clean a Pizza Stone:

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven By roasting your squash halves in a hot oven with a bit of olive oil and salt, you’ll get a caramelized flavor that highlights the squash’s natural sweetness. The process takes almost an hour, though, so keep that in mind when you’re planning dinner. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave If you’re in a pinch, the microwave is your best bet for cooking spaghetti squash....

Rotating your mattress has some clear-cut answers to those questions (about every three months, carefully, and yes, probably), while retirement planning can be a little more vague and situation-specific. The good news for retirement planners, though, is that you can get really, truly excited about retirement planning, and doing so can help motivate you to set and reach goals for a better future and find answers to those big questions for yourself....

While it’s a common skincare concern, not many people understand its causes or the proper way to treat sebaceous filaments. So we spoke with three board-certified dermatologists to answer all of our questions. What Are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are a normal part of the skin structure, explains Loretta Ciraldo, MD, a Miami-based, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Loretta Skincare. “They are tube-like structures that line our pores,” she says....

Luckily, you don’t really need an iron to get wrinkles out of clothes. In fact, many clothing care hacks require far less effort and time. It won’t even need a trip to the dry cleaner or for you to spend much, if any, money. However, the easiest way to get rid of wrinkles is to prevent them in the first place. After all, clothing doesn’t just wrinkle on its own....

A large wire wreath frame is perfect for making a succulent door wreath. You can also swap in a smaller version to make a beautiful centerpiece for the table. Just add votives in the center. What You’ll Need Large wire wreath frame4 bunches of spruce branches1 bunch of olive branches1 bunch of seeded eucalyptus branches (with tiny pods among the leaves)1 bunch of gray Berzelia branches (which look like mini pom poms)8 or 9 echeveria succulents (each 4 inches wide; or for a smaller wreath, each 3 inches wide)1 or 2 manzanita branches (from a flower shop) or nice twigs from the yardGarden gloves, shears, and 1 spool of medium-gauge floral wire...

We consulted Keith Lada, executive chef of The Skinny Pancake—an assortment of creperies founded in Burlington, Vt.—for his expert advice on how to make crepes at home. Keep reading for his pointers, a crepe recipe, and many sweet and savory ideas for different crepe filings. You’ll be making crepes at home in no time! What Equipment You’ll Need Chef Lada assured us that you don’t need to buy a fancy crepe pan to make crepes at home; all you need is a nonstick skillet, along with a rubber spatula for flipping....

How to Make Deviled Eggs First, boil your eggs. To do so, Real Simple’s preferred method is to fill a saucepan with water and add the eggs. Heat over high until the water comes to a boil, then turn off heat, keeping the pot covered, and let the eggs cook. Deviled eggs require harder yolks, so you’ll want to cook the eggs in this water for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the eggs from the pot and let them chill in an ice bath....

The best option is to simply minimize how frequently your hair is exposed to water. But since that’s easier said than done, you can also shield your shade by coating hair with a treatment before you hop in the shower. Try misting Aquis Prime Water Defense Prewash ($29; neimanmarcus.com) on dry strands; the mix of hydrating coconut oil and strengthening amino acids coats the hair, making it hydrophobic so that it won’t absorb as much water....

Like learning how to slice and dice an onion or how to peel a mango, learning how to chop (or mince) garlic just takes patience and practice. Garlic cloves are rather small, so improving your knife skills here, particularly if you’re working toward a mince, will help you out with any recipe, no matter what you’re chopping. What You’ll Need Cutting boardChef’s knifeGarlicGarlic press How to Peel Garlic Peeling garlic is a must: The papery skins are not pleasant to eat....

“To understand color fading you need to understand the anatomy of the human hair shaft,” says Aaron Brandford, a colorist at Cedric Salon in New York City. “The outermost layer is the cuticle, which resembles a scaly snakeskin under the microscope. The inner layer, protected by the cuticle, is the cortex, where pigment resides. The concern for hair color relates to both the cuticle and the cortex, and how these two layers interact with three variables: heat, water, and sun....

There are many delicious methods for how to cook mushrooms, but we think roasting them is one of the best—the high and dry heat can bring out all their savory, meaty, deeply complex flavors. But even roasting can lead to soggy-textured mushrooms. Thanks to their spongey structure (similar to eggplants), mushrooms are highly prone to emitting a lot of moisture as they cook. It’s near impossible for mushrooms to brown until this water has evaporated, because the moisture makes it difficult for them to reach a high enough internal temperature....

Canned cranberry sauce is made with fresh cranberries that are cooked in water, sweetened, cooked again until the berries have broken down, and poured into cans. Ingredients typically include cranberries, corn syrup, water, and citric acid (a preservative). Interestingly, canned cranberry sauce does not contain gelatin or pectin because cranberries themselves have a high pectin content. Read on for tips on prepping canned cranberry sauce and how to impress guests when you serve it....

However, living with others is not always easy—especially when it comes to talking about money. A survey by Apartment Guide on roommate experiences found that more than one in five people had argued with their roommates regarding finances. “Having a roommate can help someone save money, but finances can make or break the experience,” says Khari Washington, broker and owner of 1st United Realty in Southern California. It’s hard to talk about money with friends (much less people you don’t know very well), but it’s necessary to have an honest discussion when you’re going to be living with them....