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Riche came up with a bold plan, which used multitasking items—like a deck box and storage coffee table—to provide space to hide away cushions and accessories when they aren’t in use. Faux greenery was installed over the partition walls and in planters so Dia won’t have to worry about maintenance. She “planted” the plants in larger pots and weighted them down with stones to keep them in place. To help ensure Dia’s furnishings can survive whatever Mother Nature dishes out, Riche recommended she protect them with teak oil and metal sealants, and invest in furniture covers to shelter them when winter comes....

Pistachio nuts, which are actually the edible seeds of the pistachio tree, were once considered a status symbol and delicacy for the bourgeois, but are now widely available to pretty much anyone craving a nutritious snack. It’s no wonder we’ve found countless ways to consume them, from roasting and tossing them over salads to mixing them into gelato and baked goods. Pistachios truly have a place in any meal or snack—it just depends on how much you love them and how creative you can get....

To tour the virtual house, click on the “Enter Tour” button above. Once you arrive at the house, click on the arrow to step inside. To spin 360 degrees around the room, click and drag. In each room, you’ll notice lightbulb icons highlighting all the bright ideas within the space—click on the lightbulb and you’ll find tips, how-tos, and shopping sources so you can incorporate these tips and projects into your own home....

Think of MC Squares as tiny, flexible whiteboards, roughly the size of your average sticky note. Like a whiteboard, they come with a special marker and have a shiny, washable surface, so you can write, erase, and repeat up to 2,000 times on each. On the back side, there’s a patented micro-suction material, which functions almost like an adhesive in that it sticks to stainless steel, glass, cabinets, and plastics....

Maybe you can’t justify spending loads of money on yourself, but there are a myriad of other methods to prioritize personal wellness that can be even more rewarding. Here are some ways to access practical self-care that require little to no spending. Looking back, I don’t know if I enjoyed the actual coffee as much as I enjoyed the ritual of doing something for myself. So I switched this routine for an at-home coffee ritual instead....

Congestion can make our pores appear larger, says dermatologist Geeta Yadav, MD. “Skincare products simply make pores appear smaller through exfoliation,” she adds. “By cleaning the dirt, oil, and other grime out of your pores, they temporarily look smaller.” As for a skincare product that makes good on its promise to cleanse and temporarily minimize pores, shoppers swear by Kiehl’s Rare EarthDeep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask. “This mask is light, easy to put on, and easy to take off....

The Lemomo Blackout Curtains are made from triple-weave 100 percent polyester to block out natural sunlight. According to the brand, the curtains block out 85 to 99 percent of light and UV rays depending on the color you choose. Not only do the curtains darken a room and provide privacy, they’re also noise-blocking and thermal insulated to keep temperatures cool in the summer and warm in the winter. To buy: From $20; amazon....

In fact, a July 2022 report by Attom, a property data provider, reveals that profits for home sellers surged in the midst of a new round of price spikes, and median home prices are up in almost every U.S. metro area. With homeownership becoming more out of reach, some millennials and members of Gen Z are looking at other ways to purchase a home—such as getting assistance from parents and grandparents....

The center section, beneath the slide-out shelves, has a nicely sized plastic bin that’s perfect for filling with water to wash up—or with ice to help keep drinks chilled. Adding hooks and towel bars made it easy to keep tools, towels, and even barware easily accessible, and attaching bottle openers ensures that it’s easy for guests to grab a cold beer or soda themselves. Adding a bin for trash and a few multipurpose trays and butcher block make it easy to serve all your barbecue favorites—and they help Haley save on trips into the house to throw out trash or grab more drinks....

So she called in an expert—professional organizer Kay Patterson—to help her clear the clutter and devise a better system. To start, she cleared her pantry and edited away any old or expired food, then added in new shelving and lazy susans to make it easy to get items that are stashed in that unwieldy corner. She decanted dry goods, like oatmeal and flour, into airtight glass jars to make it easy to see when she’s low on product—and help preserve freshness at the same time....

Three days before Christmas, and I’m still sharing cookie recipes! This week I’ve already shared my favorite take on white chocolate cranberry cookies, the best cut out sugar cookies, and even super adorable sugar cookie bites. I’ve been saving some of the best for last. These peanut butter blossoms are the best ones I’ve personally ever tried, and I’ve tried a lot of peanut butter kiss cookies in my day....

“The backyard was pretty much a blank slate,” says Kevin Lenhart, design director at Yardzen. “Lawn wrapped around three sides of the house, which was surviving without irrigation, and there was an existing mixed-forest area blanketed in pine straw further back.” In addition to these lackluster details, there was a tired concrete pad and a dearth of hardscapes, as well as no shade from the tropical sun. The couple imagined a backyard that would beckon them outside, and they aimed to renovate the space from a distance....

Make Ahead Lentil mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance; cover and refrigerate. Make coconut-cilantro mixture just before serving. Stir dip before topping.