Gas fireplaces are typically lit using a pilot light. This small flame stays on continuously, so you can light a fire whenever you like. Although the specific steps for how to start a gas fireplace will depend on your exact model, most are ignited using a control panel, key, wall switch, or remote. We’ve outlined some of the most common methods below, as well as what to do if your fireplace won’t start....
1. Prepare the Sand Mixture Fill an old pot or bucket (large enough to hold all of your metal-blade tools) with dry sand ($4, The Home Depot). Mix lubricating oil such as WD-40 or linseed oil ($15, The Home Depot) with the sand until it is thoroughly moist. Avoid using motor oil, especially for tools you use in your vegetable garden, so that you don’t end up contaminating your soil with it....
That being said, there are some things you need to know to properly master how to use an Instant Pot as a slow cooker. So we tapped our Test Kitchen to share their complete guide for how to convert or adapt slow cooker recipes so you can whip them up in your multicooker, the one piece of gear that will make it easier, and how much liquid is essential to ace any recipe....
3 pound boneless pork shoulder 2 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil ⅓ cup chopped onion (1 small) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cup water 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel ⅓ cup orange juice 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano, crushed ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 bay leaves
The campfire candle is currently available in four different sizes (3, 9, 11.8, and 22 ounces), based on the holder you choose, two of which—the Vanity Tin and Demi Vanity Tin—are currently on sale for up to 38% off. I purchased the 11.8-ounce Vanity Tin option, and though I’ve been lighting it each night since mid-December, it barely looks used. Illume says this size should last a total of 50 hours worth of burn time, which feels like a conservative estimate at this point....
Varieties of Japanese Kerria ‘Pleniflora’ Kerria Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ is a vigorous, upright selection with magnificent pom-pomlike double flowers. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Plant in zones 4-9.
Caring For Jewel Orchid Jewel orchid thrives in low to medium diffused light. Rooms with north- or east-facing windows are ideal. These easy-care plants are also tolerant of extremely low light. Avoid spots that get direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Jewel orchid grows best when it receives even moisture throughout the year. Water plants when the soil is just barely dry to the touch. High humidity is also key to great growth....
Joe Pye Weed Care Must-Knows Unlike other native wildflowers that are tricky to cultivate outside of their native conditions, Joe Pye weed is at home in any garden setting. Rich, well-drained soils are ideal for Joe Pye weed, but they’re adaptable to other soils. Many species are native to areas alongside streams, ponds, and marshes. With that in mind, most species of Joe Pye weed prefer consistent moisture throughout the growing season....
Her past roles include a wide swath of the art and design industry. From hand-crafting store displays in Boston’s Back Bay Anthropologie to helping clients design custom furnishings at Crate & Barrel, she’s immersed herself in the home and design world for decades. A homebody and avid host, Katie leverages her fine art background to create one-of-a-kind parties, handmade decor, and seasonal vignettes. In her writing work with private clients, Katie has a front-row seat to the inner workings of the interior design community....
Kickin’ Chicken Taco Salad: In a medium sauce pan, heat reserved chili over medium-low heat until hot. In a very large bowl, combine 6 cups torn green leaf lettuce; 1 large avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved, if desired; and 1/2 cup chopped red onion. Add heated chili; toss to combine. Divide among 4 large salad bowls. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed lime-flavor or plain tortilla chips....
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Tips To help release frozen pops, dip the molds in warm water for 30 seconds before unmolding. Peach Tea-Raspberry Ice Pops Prepare as directed, except substitute peach tea for vanilla rooibos tea, white grape juice for apple juice, and 1 1/2 cups raspberries for strawberries and kiwifruits.Per Serving: same as above except 25 calories, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12% Vitamin C
1 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 teaspoon water
To Make Ahead: Store jar of mix in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
