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Walmart just announced today a recall of approximately 3,900 bottles of essential oil room sprays due to the possible presence of a rare and dangerous bacteria that has been associated with a risk of serious injury and death. The Better Homes & Gardens-branded product—Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones—was sold in approximately 55 Walmart stores nationwide and online at walmart.com from February - October 2021. Retailing for about $4 a bottle, the now-discontinued product was available in the six scents below:...

Create a unique water garden and enjoy a host of backyard benefits. All water features beckon wildlife—from songbirds to foxes—to your landscape and provide a valuable water source for the creatures. Add a fountain to your garden, and you’ll enjoy the music of moving water. A pond will quickly become home to frogs, dragonflies, and other creatures. Stock it with fish and enjoy their graceful movements. Ready to get started?...

ADU proponents say these structures can help solve societal problems while offering creative, manageable, and affordable ways to live, particularly when compared to traditional homes. But these experts also have lots to say about ensuring your ADU is in compliance with local ordinances: Here’s what they want you to know, whether you’re thinking about buying a property that already has an ADU or planning to build one yourself. What an ADU Is It might just seem like a long-winded way of saying guest house, but ADUs actually have a specific definition based on where you live and the local ordinances governing these structures in your area....

What Is Shelf-Stable Milk? Shelf-stable (aseptic) milk is milk that does not need to be refrigerated and can be stored at room temperature in your pantry for later use, says Julia Joseph, co-founder of Maple Hill Creamery. Maple Hill’s single-serve, shelf-stable milk boxes are a true innovation as they provide the only 100% grass-fed organic milk in a shelf-stable format. Why Doesn’t Shelf-Stable Milk Need Refrigeration? Pasteurization and sterile packaging allow for the shelf-stable storage of milk....

What Is Shochu? Shochu is a clear white spirit that’s distilled from (one or a combination of) grains and vegetables such as barley (mugi), rice (kome), or sweet potato (imo). It’s often fermented with koji, a type of mold that grows on the grain which aids in breaking down the starches. (Fun fact: different strains of koji are essential to Asian food preparations and crafting ingredients such as soy sauce and miso....

What Is Soy Sauce? Soy sauce, or shoyu, is a dark brown, salty liquid used as a condiment or ingredient in recipes. Soybeans are, of course, the main ingredient in soy sauce, but the base recipe also usually contains wheat, salt, and water. There is also usually an acid or fermenting agent such as mold or yeast. What Does Soy Sauce Taste Like? Soy sauce provides a salty, savory flavor to dishes when used as a condiment....

How to Plant Orienpet Lilies Like most lilies, you want to get Orienpet bulbs in the ground in the fall. Late fall is the best, but you can plant them as soon as the soil is workable in spring. First, choose a spot in full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight each day) with well-drained soil, then place the bulbs in a hole 2 ½ times their height. Cover the bulbs with soil, pressing firmly to remove any air pockets, then water well....

The tradition dates almost as far back as the holiday itself, and its story is fascinating. It turns out it wasn’t always about performing tricks for the neighbors or carrying around a pumpkin-shaped bucket to collect handfuls of Reese’s Cups and Hershey’s bars. In fact, the phrase “trick-or-treat” wasn’t coined until fairly recently. Before you get into costume and head out with your family this Halloween, read up on the history of this iconic celebration....

Well, there are actually 654 trees that qualified as national champions or co-champions in the 2020 National Register of Champion Trees published last October. They represent nearly 600 different species. Winners are determined using a formula based on the tree’s height, circumference, and crown span (the spread of its branches). That means their status is based on more than just how tall they are. And because trees continue to grow or may get limbs broken off in a storm, the list is updated each year....

So why do the shapes taste so much better than the original? People have been sharing their opinions online for years. While there’s no official statement yet from the Hershey Company on the specific recipe differences, we’re going to proclaim ourselves Reese’s experts and weigh in. We did what any good investigative journalist would do—we bought two bags of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and started unwrapping. We discovered that it all comes down to the peanut butter-to-chocolate ratio....

Spring Maintaining Your Mower Before you even step foot onto your lawn, tend to your mower. Bring your grass cutter in for service in early spring—that way, you’ll beat the rush, and your most critical tool will be in tip-top shape when you need it. Make sure to sharpen the blades so they cut evenly and efficiently. Starting Your Lawn from Seed Fall is the ideal time to start a new lawn from seed....

If you love the look, follow our step-by-step guide to mimic this stunning coastal style—no matter if you’re hundreds of miles from the shore. Although cedar shingles are more time-consuming to install than most other types of siding, the extra effort is worth it for the rich, textured aesthetic they’ll give your home. Before you dive in, make sure your house’s sheathing—the exterior material covering the framing—is made from boards, plywood, or oriental strand board (OSB); otherwise, you won’t be able to install cedar shingle siding....

The most important part about planting successful bulbs is getting the timing right. Then, there are some must-know tips and tricks for taking care of bulbs after they are planted. Use this guide as a springing-off point to get perfect bulb-based blooms in your garden bed or container garden. Learn how to care for bulbs in pots here. When to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs The best time to plant most spring-blooming bulbs (including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths) is in fall when the soil temperatures have cooled but before the ground freezes....

Pegboards can be as big or small as you need them to be, so if your space is limited, just cut the board to the appropriate size for the area. This makes it easy to add a pegboard to your basement, workshop, garage, garden shed, or anywhere in need of additional storage. Use this guide to find out more about pegboard materials and learn how to hang pegboard on your wall....