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A few quick checks now could save you from overspendingand sweatinglater. Here are four ways to prep your windows and doors before warm weather arrives, according to an expert. Dustin Katjeis a Project Manager atPella Corporation, a window and door manufacturer. Credit: Erica George Dines Check for Drafts You likely inspected yourwindowsand doors for drafts before temperatures dropped this winter. Now its time to check them again. Humiditycan highlight seal failures in older windows....

If you think that every throw in of undercooked meat is the same, you’d be wrong. Why Is Eating A Rare Steak Safer Than A Rare Burger? “With steak, that’s a whole muscle. The danger is not inside the steak. Why Are Rare Burgers Less Safe To Eat? Ground meat is more dangerous than a whole cut of steak because of how it is processed. “I take that same steak [and] I grind it up....

As spring dips into summer, these flowers put on a show. Robbie Caponetto When I visited theBirmingham Botanical Gardensfor the first time, the roses were in bloom. Open since 1962, the gardens make up one ofAlabamas most cherished green spaces. True to its name, this selection has petals that resemble paintings, with pink and yellow blending together. ‘Watercolors Home Run' is long blooming, disease resistant, and hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 10....

We found all the shortcuts that don’t sacrifice any of the flavor. That’s when you reach for this easy lasagna recipe. For those nights when you’re lacking in time and motivation, pull out this no-fail recipe. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox It’ll save the dayor night. But the method is where this recipe stands above others. Browning the ground beef, perhaps the longest task besides baking, takes just 5 to 7 minutes....

Thats the feeling I got the first time I visited Fairhope, Alabama. But that doesnt make it any less wonderful to visit. None of its most compelling characteristics have dulled in the least as a result of its increased popularity. Credit:Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Fairhopes lowkey vibes and easy pace are the ideal backdrop for that. Stroll the walkable flower-lined downtown streets, taking time to stop into as many shops as suit your fancy....

This coastal Alabama town may not be utopia, but it’s pretty near perfect for me. ROBBIE CAPONETTO Key Takeaways It all started with a boat ride. I remember the vessel was a good-looking Caribiana with a wicked, rakish bow. Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO A long, narrow craft, it seemed too skinny for a big man…or a clumsy one. It heeled when I moved to starboard and when I shifted to port. I was a little uneasy even before we untied from the dock atBig Daddys Grill....

A dinner that will impress without a whole lot of effort. There isn’t a single local Austinite who doesn’t love Polvos, which specializes in interior Mexican food. I drive visiting guests straight there so they can immediately start living. Credit:Courtesy Harvest I have easily been there fifty times since, and I have never ordered anything else. I can’t bring myself to not have them. I’m sure the rest of the menu is equally fantastic, but I’ll never know....

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Its an active year for these pests in parts of the Southeast. Getty Images Fall armyworms (Spodotera frugiperda) are not a welcome visitor in the Southeast. Fall armyworms cannot survive winters in most of the Southeast, says Waltz. Credit:Getty Images In some years, their numbers are worse than others. Knowing what fall armyworms look like and how to treat them is your best defense against these destructive pests. Although they attack a variety of crops and grasses, their favorites arebermudagrass and tall fescue....

Bring the warm colors of autumn into your home with these beautiful and simple fall decor ideas. Grace an entry with a garland made of clippings from the garden or create an elegant pumpkin table topper.

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