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Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to this disorganization problem. There are easy ways to efficiently contain the batteries that are working while also getting rid of the ones that no longer do. We’ve rounded up the best ideas for how to store batteries so you can easily put a plan into action for your home. Where Is the Best Place to Store Batteries? Before you start organizing, there are a few safety tips you need to know about where batteries should or should not be placed....

Correctly trimming trees and proper tree pruning techniques are part art and part science. Once you know some of the science behind it, you can trust your eye for the artistic elements of pruning. Then, take a deep breath and start making your cuts. Tree Trimming Safety Approach every pruning situation by assessing the need for a professional arborist. Then, leave these tasks to the professionals with the equipment and advanced training for tricky pruning jobs....

Playing off last year’s dusty green tones, this year’s pick for the color of the year is also inspired by nature. But instead of the lush greens, we’re thinking of sunsets over sweeping desert landscapes, like the red rock spires of Zion National Park. The color is a versatile design choice and works well painted across a full room or as a subtle accent wall. Available exclusively at Walmart, the shade is ideal for indoor DIY projects....

What You’ll Need Kraft paper or newspaper and tapePlywood (We used 1/2-inch-thick plywood.)JigsawBattingStaple gunFabric (We used natural linen.)Fabric glue (optional)Two-hole steel straps designed for supporting conduit and pipe (available at hardware stores and home centers), sized to fit snugly around rails of iron headboard (We used nine straps.)Drill (optional)Screws (We used 1/2-inch sheet-metal screws. Standard plywood thicknesses can vary slightly, so test to make sure screws do not protrude through the wood....

There are some more serious celebrations this month, too. July is National Fireworks Safety Month, so spend some time learning these expert fireworks safety tips. It’s also National Picnic Month, so grab a few friends and patch of grass and have a summer picnic. Here are all the holidays and observances in July. Monthly Observances in July American Artist Appreciation Month Bereaved Parents Awareness Month Cord Blood Awareness Month Family Fun Month Family Reunion Month National Baked Bean Month National Black Family Month National Blueberry Month National Culinary Arts Month National Fireworks Safety Month National Foreign Language Month National Grilling Month National Horseradish Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month National Make a Difference for Children Month National Peach Month National Picnic Month National World Watercolor Month Purposeful Parenting Month Read an Almanac Month...

2 cup water 2 cup sugar Chamomille-Lavender Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup chamomille lavender herbal tea blend in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling. Basil Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours....

**Sugar Substitute: Choose Splenda Sugar Blend. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar.PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE: Same as above, except 144 cal., 19 g carb. (5 g sugars). Exchanges: 0 carb.

Her quick wit has made her a beloved writer at O magazine, where Lisa has been a writer-at-large and columnist for more than 20 years. She’s the host of O Magazine on the Radio. Lisa has also spent seven years as a writer-at-large for Elle magazine.

3 tablespoon butter 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla Caramelized Hazelnut Brittle 2 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 cup granulated sugar Candied Hazelnuts 12 hazelnuts (filberts) 1 cup sugar Store in a tightly covered container in a cool dry place for up to 1 month. Store in a tightly covered container in a cool dry place for up to 1 month.

Slow Cooker Thaw one container of sausage mixture as directed. Transfer to a 3 1/2- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in 4 cups of the broth. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or high 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro.

½ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoon Asian chili sauce (Sriracha sauce) 2 12 inch loaves baguette-style French bread, cut into 6-inch rolls 1 cup fresh baby spinach 16 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced (optional)* Vietnamese Quick Pickle 2 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon white vinegar ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup thin, bite-size carrot strips ¼ cup thin, bite-size daikon strips 2 tablespoon thin, bite-size English cucumber strips 1 tablespoon chopped red onion...

That’s why a few potted mums perched on your porch seems like a no-brainer for transitioning from summer into the next season. But don’t be in too much of a hurry if you want your plants to last. Even though retailers start selling mums well before fall begins, you may want to hold off on buying them just yet. Mums prefer cooler temperatures, which can be a problem if you buy them when they’re first available and it’s still getting to 90°F during the day....