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How to Clean Painted Walls What You’ll Need: Dry dust mopMicrofiber clothSoft spongeMild dishwashing liquidMagic Eraser (optional) Follow These Steps: How to Clean a Wallpapered Wall Before you start scrubbing, it’s best to check the cleaning instructions on the manufacturer’s website. For fragile, antique wallpaper, it’s best to skip any cleaning methods that involve water. What You’ll Need: Vacuum with brush attachmentDry duster (optional)Mild dishwashing liquidSoft spongeClean towel Follow These Steps:...

Some Insta-famous so-called money coaches (of course, not all) promise big changes—and fast. Who wouldn’t be attracted to quitting their day job and following an off-the-beaten path to financial success and freedom? But let’s take a step back toward reality. According to a National Women’s Law Center analysis, nearly 2.4 million U.S. women were obligated to quit the labor force from February 2020 to February 2021. So a quick-fix financial course catches the light a bit differently for those seeking actual, necessary financial refuge....

Whether you’re sober-curious, aiming to drink less, or simply want to experience the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol, Dry January means making a lot of changes, and making those changes the right way can help set you up for success. Here are the top tips, tricks and bits of advice from sobriety experts on how to do Dry January right and make it easier on yourself.

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How to Fix a Snag in a Sweater What you need Sewing needle (or crochet hook)Clear nail polish Directions

Growing bonsai remains a specialized niche, but learning the art of bonsai is more accessible than ever. We’ve gathered tips for growing an indoor bonsai tree, including advice from the head curator of the celebrated bonsai collection at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Here is the best advice for how to care for a bonsai tree indoors—and actually keep it alive! What Is a Bonsai Tree? The word “bonsai” translates to “grown in a tray or container” and it refers to any type of tree that is forced to remain miniature....

How to Make Infused Liquors You don’t have to be a mixologist to create a great infusion. In fact, it’s pretty simple. A good rule of thumb when infusing liquor at home is to add your sliced ingredients into the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place for a minimum for 24 hours.However, it’s also important to know how specific ingredients work with certain liquors. For instance, spirits like vodka and gin are way more versatile than whiskey and tequila....

We know what you’re thinking: Crafts can take such a long time and can be so hard to execute properly—plus, you don’t have the supplies handy anyway. We’re here to squash all of those excuses. You only need a few things to create a shadow box (and no, artistic ability is not one of them). Just gather a deep frame, a few pieces of pretty scrapbook paper (though that’s optional!...

Why DIY homemade kombucha? First, for those who imbibe often, you’ll notice just how quickly the cost of your tangy tea habit adds up. The price per bottle is typically around $5, and if you down one every day, that’s a little over $1,800 a year! If you home brew a kombucha recipe, not only will you save money, but you’ll also have complete control over the ingredients that go in, and you can manipulate the flavor profile to meet your own personal preferences....

For a basic crust that makes two single-crust pies or one double-crust pie, find our easy recipe for pie crust here. What You’ll Need for Our Simple Single Pie Crust Recipe 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for rolling the dough½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1 tablespoon sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt3 to 4 tablespoons ice water How to Make Pie Crust The Best Pie Weights Substitute It’s a no brainer: if you’re trying to parbake, prebake, or blind-bake a pie crust and don’t have pie weights on hand, use dried beans....

If it makes you feel any better, your annoyingly capricious skin is not alone. According to dermatologists, how to manage combination skin is one of the most common questions they’re asked. In order to shed some light—and balance—on the situation, we turned to Tiffany Jow Libby, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, and Ranella Hirsch, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Cambridge, Mass. You’ll also want to add additional nourishing formulations, like a cream or emollient, to drier parts of your face, adds Dr....

But you can improve a scar’s appearance with a little time and TLC. “As part of wound healing, new blood vessels develop within the scars to effectively deliver oxygen and nutrients to the scar tissue. This is what gives a scar its red appearance,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research, department of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “This redness will go away on its own, usually within two years....

How to Roast Butternut Squash in the Oven This is one of the best ways to cook butternut squash. Roasting allows for subtle browning and caramelization to occur, which means even more flavor by enhancing the natural sweetness of the squash. Take your pick among roasting the squash whole, halved, sliced, or in chunks. Cooking time will vary widely depending on weight and how the squash is cut, and can take anywhere from about one hour for a whole squash, skin and all, to about 30 minutes for butternut squash that’s been cut into bite-size pieces....

Indeed, no matter how tempting takeout can be in busy seasons like summer, making homemade meals is always going to be more affordable than eating out. You’re already saving big just by getting yourself to cook at home, so give yourself a pat on the back. But if you really want to make your food shopping wallet-friendly, stock up on these genius tips and tricks from Lauren Greutman, the savings expert for Flipp....

For less expensive wines, Hoel recommends avoiding popular regions. “While I love the complex wines that come from Burgundy, France, some of my favorite wine regions are in lesser-known countries like Chile, Argentina, and South Africa.” Instead of California, he suggests trying a pinot noir from Oregon, or a pinot gris from New Zealand. These regions produce delicious wines but don’t have the same prestige as Tuscany or Bordeaux, meaning you can find excellent wines at a much better price....

If you don’t cook with your whole asparagus in that time, no worries. We have some chef-approved tips on how to preserve and freeze your cut asparagus for a later date. How to Store Whole, Fresh Asparagus Keeping your fresh-from-the-market asparagus crisp isn’t difficult, it just takes some prepping and proper asparagus storage. “Asparagus can be temperamental,” says Fernando Navas, chef and owner of BALVANERA, an Argentinian restaurant in Manhattan....

The good news is that there are easy steps you can add to your preparations and vacation packing list to get ahead of, and even take advantage of, different vacation styles (and interests) to ensure that everyone’s individual needs are being met. Whether you’re traveling with your S.O., a group of friends, or your entire family, read on as experts share their top tips for minimizing conflict leading into and during your next getaway so everyone comes out of it feeling relaxed, fulfilled, and even closer than before....

The versatile shoe is a favorite because it comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles (low top or high top). Even high fashion brands like Missoni and Commes Des Garçons have collaborated with the brand to make limited edition kicks. But like any comfy shoe, we know that it can get some wear and tear. The good news: There are some easy ways to get your Chucks looking (almost) new....