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1. Exchange Lightbulbs If you’re still using incandescent lightbulbs, consider replacing them with LED lightbulbs. These bulbs last longer and are energy-efficient. Many LED bulbs are also adjustable, so you can change their brightness depending on the time of day. Set your lights to a bright bluish hue in the morning to help you wake up, then switch to warm, yellow light in the evening to ease into your bedtime routine....

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And don’t forget the thirstiest part of your property: your lawn. To calculate your lawn watering costs, “you need to determine the total area of your lawn/garden, and figure out how many inches of water your lawn needs,” says McKenzie. It’s usually one inch per week, and it takes about 0.62 gallons of water to equal one inch per square foot of lawn. “Multiply the total area of your lawn by 0....

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1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel, set aside. ¾ cup sugar ¼ tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup water 3 egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup whipping cream Tropical Fruit Salsa 2 cup tropical fruits such as kiwifruit, mango, pineapple, strawberries, and/or oranges cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1 tablespoon rum (if desired) 1 tablespoon orange or lime juice

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Colorful Combinations Surprisingly, many types of maidenhair ferns— a delicate, tropical-looking plant—are winter hardy; some are even native to the United States. No matter which species you grow, all maidenhair ferns feature light green compound leaves made up of small leaflets. Several species and varieties bear new growth in pink or red that eventually ages to green. Most maidenhair ferns sport striking shiny black leaf stalks (petioles) that stand out against all the green foliage....

After: DIY Masterpiece This bathroom makeover was completed without the help of contractors or designers. A fashionable bath is within your reach, too. Wallpaper was installed after the subway wall tile but before the tile trim so the trim hides the wallpaper edges. Not sure how much wallpaper you need? Find out here! Tile Perfection Add interest to a shower with a square of inset marble tile. Draw an outline on the wall where the inset tile will go, then set the subway and thin liner tiles around the designated area....

Resolution 1: Keep Your Tools Organized You obviously need the right tools to accomplish just about any garden task, and while it’s easy to toss your favorite gardening gloves or best set of pruners in a random bucket in the back corner of the garage, you’ll curse yourself next time you need them and can’t find them. Instead of wasting time hunting, resolve to get your tools organized and keep them that way....

1. Print and Hang Cooking Guides Nothing halts culinary progress like running out of baking powder, oregano, or pumpkin pie spice. Our printable list of key ingredient substitutions will keep meal prep in progress. Pin up our other informative guides, like measurement conversions, meat temperatures, and a quick table setting guide, for stress-free entertaining. This easy-to-access information will take the confusion out of the kitchen. From halving a recipe to making sure chicken is cooked thoroughly, you’ll be prepared for whatever your next recipe throws at you....

Note: Grout paint isn’t recommended if you have unglazed tile—its porous surface will absorb the paint and can cause permanent stains.

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pastry for a Single-Crust Pie 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup ice water Chocolate Pecan Pie: Prepare Classic Pecan Pie as directed, except before adding the filling to the pastry-lined pie plate, evenly spread 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces onto the bottom of pastry....