5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (422+ words) Those decorative egg holders are tempting. If you’ve ever brought a dozen eggs home from the store and hesitated before sliding that gray carton onto a refrigerator shelf, you’re not alone. I’m a food scientist, and I’ve felt that way…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (548+ words) Yes, but it changes the flavor of the plant. Michelle Mastro is a writer and author specializing in home and garden topics. She has written for Architectural Digest, The Spruce, Midwest Living, and other publications. PaulMaguire / Getty Images Yes, you…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1126+ words) These tried-and-true flowers have been gracing gardens for generations. Here’s why. Sow a packet of seeds in an area with well-draining soil and ample sunlight, and you’ll be rewarded with armfuls of blooms for cutting. Zinnias are prone to powdery…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (488+ words) A few precautions can help prevent lasting damage. Rain can be great for your lawn. Your grass needs water to survive, so a regular sprinkling can help keep your front yard looking verdant and healthy. However, you can always have…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (526+ words) Washing citrus is more important than you think. Aamulya / Getty Images Citrus fruits naturally produce their own waxy coating as they grow. But that natural wax can be reduced or disrupted during post-harvest washing and handling. To compensate, producers sometimes…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (231+ words) Nearly 49,000 units are affected. Buddy Mays / Getty Images Southern Telecom of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling its Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits due to the risk of serious or fatal burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The company has received…...