An interior designer schools us on how to style it fabulouslyand on a budget. That’s especially true when you’re looking to decorate a large blank wall that anchors a room. Will you go with vintage art from a flea market? Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Family heirlooms professionally framed? Johnice Katzis an interior designer based in New Orleans. Using rugs can also help delineate one space from another and help things feel more intimate....

Decorating cookies is an art. The canvas may be small, but the results are breathtaking. Key Takeaways Much like cake decorating, cookie decorating is a form of edible art. Credit: Rawpixel/Getty Images The canvas may be quite small, but the results are often breathtaking. You’ve likely seen examples of delicately piped cookies in bakery windows or as personalized favors atbirthday partiesor weddings. With so much potential for customization, cookie decorating is an art worth mastering....

Deck the halls with yards of tartan. Molly Kunselman Design Is there anything more festive than aChristmas treecovered in deep red and green tartan bows? Tartan is one of the most classic holiday prints. Credit:Molly Kunselman Design “Tartan can bridge the seasons and ground your space in something timeless and evocative. “Use it sparingly for an understated touch of tradition. Go bold, and it can help set the stage for something more grand....

These tips will help your hardwoods shine. If youve ever watched any show involving home renovations, you probably know how sought-after and specialhardwood floorsare. Its not surprising that something so desirable probably requires a bit of maintenance, too. Credit:Getty Images Like any flooring, hardwoods get dirty from everyday foot traffic, spills, pets, and dust. Wood is a more porous material, so you’ll want to minimize liquid absorption. Below, weve asked Turley for her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood floors the right way....

Yes, its possible, but will take quite a bit of effort to get it all done! Jacqueline Steinis a professional cleaner and theowner of Home Reimaginedin Austin, Texas. Thankfully, it only needs to be done once or twice a year. Credit: Richard Drury / Getty Images Use this guide to clean it in one day or to break up tasks throughout a longer time frame. Pop them in the washing machine, so they can be washed while you clean, suggests Stein....

It’s time to give this appliance a top-to-bottom refresh. Whats The Difference Between “Cleaning” And “Deep Cleaning” The Fridge? Adeep cleaningvaries from a standard-issue cleaning both in terms of thoroughness and time commitment. Credit:Getty Images You should also rotate the food as it starts to get older to prevent things from spoiling. Wipe lids on [food containers], and put paper towels down underneath anything likely to drip. This system works by rotating the older food to the front and the newer food to the back....

Secrets of the thaw, right this way. How do you get that currently-iced-but-potentially-warm-and-delicious casserole from freezer to table? There are rules, depending on whether that casserole is store-bought or homemade. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez The laws of thaw are as follows. You’ll probably end up with overdone edges and a chilly middle. There is a caveat to this, though. If it’s a frozen, store-bought casserole, you should follow the instructions on the package....

Get any package of frozen chicken thawed safelyand quickly. If you’ve ever questioned the right way todefrost frozen chicken, you’re in the right place. This gentle method keeps the chicken at a safe temperature (above 40F) throughout the process. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox You’ll have to have the forethought to defrost the chicken well before it’s needed. This typically takes between one to three hours depending on the size of the bird....

Say goodbye to peach fuzz and hello to baby-soft skin. Getty Images/Jena Ardell “Peach fuzz.” Usually, only you and the ring-lighted magnifying makeup mirror are the wiser. Credit:Getty Images/Jena Ardell Facial hair is just a fact of life, and it’s not something anyone notices beyond just yourself. What Is Dermaplaning? “Does dermaplaning cause hair to grow back thicker or darker on the face?” Credit:Getty Images/picture alliance No need to worryit does not; that is just an old tale....

Our easy step-by-step guide will help you quickly and neatly dice tomatoes into uniform pieces. Not to worry, though. With our easy guide, youll neatly dice those tomatoes like a pro. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox What’s the Best Kind of Knife to Dice Tomatoes With? To easily glide through the tomato, use a sharp serrated knife. What Does Dice Mean, Anyway? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Remove any stems that are still attached....

Not sure what to do with used cooking oil? Mom was right when she said never to pour it down the drain. We love ourfried chicken,fried okra,fried catfish,fried pork chops… the list goes on. Credit: Getty Images Never (Ever!) When hot oil cools down, it solidifies and sticks to the inside walls of your kitchen pipes. There are two preferred ways to get rid of cooking oil if you don’t plan to reuse it....

We hope your cornbread is getting stale on the counter as we speak. If not, your oven just might be the answer. Even when referencing a trusty passed-down recipe, making cornbread can be overwhelming. Credit:Alison Miksch The trick to truly great dressing, though, is all in the preparation. Alison Miksch Why Do You Dry Cornbread For Dressing? We all knowgood cornbread dressinghinges on perfectly stale (but not too stale) cornbread....

Elizabeth Jones Elizabeth Jonesis a Texas-based crafter and creator of DIY and craft blogCountry Peony. This low-cost DIY activity takes less than an hour to complete, and the result is edible, too. Here’s how Jones does it. Credit:Elizabeth Jones Otherwise, boil and egg using our instructions forPerfect Hard Boiled Eggs. After they’ve cooled, carefully remove the shells. Run a plastic knife back and forth through the mixture to swirl the colors....